the systems-built home sits on a previously subdivided 5-acre parcel bordered by a few homes to the north and pristine rolling farmland to the south.

Case Study: Ultra-Efficient ‘Hybrid Home’ Utilizes High-Performance Building Techniques

Pennsylvania home boasts an insulated precast foundation, SIPs construction, passive solar design, and timber framing.

The LEED-H Silver dwelling’s three discrete living areas keep energy use low.

 
bi-fold sections allow residents to open up the metal screening system for additional light, ventilation, and views as desired. the random openings lend the building a unique look, adding to its edgy feel.

Case Study: The Lofts at Cherokee Studios Brings Hip, Sustainable Living to Downtown L.A.

Through thoughtful décor and integrated design, the 12-unit West Hollywood condominium melds a musical past with a sustainable future.

the 2,750-square-foot home’s landscaped yard is maintained economically using water from the buried cistern and the root irrigation system.

Case Study: Wilmington, N.C., ICF-Built Home Achieves LEED-Platinum

Mark Johnson Custom Homes navigates the challenges and rewards of high-performance techniques and green certification.

 

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