KellyGreen homeowners are committed to building a sustainable home, but not chasing LEED points.
Before the wallboard goes up, Bethesda Bungalows’ green rater was on site to verify a sealed envelope, tight ducts, and other key elements of the high-performance home.
Infill builder incorporates a range of products to keep its houses tight.
As the first half of the KellyGreen project comes to a close, here’s a look at 11 products from the building’s shell.
When it comes to branding its high-performance homes, the builder now relies on social media, SEO, and blogging just as much as (and sometimes more than) traditional yard signs and print ads.
Panelized framing get the project under roof as fast as possible.
From the concrete mix to the extra insulation, Bethesda Bungalows specifies foundations to ensure efficiency from the ground up.
Third-party certification requires meticulous documentation each step of the way.
Poor soil conditions cause Bethesda Bungalows to switch gears on the heating and cooling system for KellyGreen.
Here's what to expect--and what to bring--to ensure you project gets off to a good start.
For green infill builder Bethesda Bungalows, the first step to a high-performance house is tearing down an old, inefficient one.
Bethesda Bungalows relies on Oregon designer Christian Gladu to interpret his bungalow philosophy for the unique size and layout needs of a higher-end, yet still green-minded, clientele.
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Modeled after the builder's ultra-green demonstration home, this tear-down project combines sustainable construction techniques with conservation-boosting products. Follow the crew as they offer insight and advice on green building, product selection, marketing, installation, and much more.