Energy Efficient

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Construction & Design, Home Design | 0 comments

It makes sense to build smart! What we build for you will give you a return on your investment with significantly lower utility bills, as well as transferable discounts on your power bills for the life of the home. This example of building smart represents ultimate value for our clients and is why we have partnered with Energy Star to make every home certified. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.

The Ironwood

All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan

The Holly is a quaint cabin plan that features energy efficient construction and close quarter living. This plan works well for the first time homebuyer, those looking to downsize, or simply as a vacation home. This 1 bedroom/1 bath home can be fitted with a loft for overflow guests. The foundation can be placed over a crawl, unfinished basement, or finished lower level depending on your needs and desired budget.

The Cedarcliff – semi-custom plan

The Cedarcliff – semi-custom plan

All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Starting on your lot for $749,000
Contact: 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan

The Cedarcliff is a universally designed home that maximizes your mountain views, boasts a more rustic craftsman feel, and is incredibly energy efficient. This floor plan works well, on a sloping lot, for families of all sizes and ages. With a large master suite on the main level, home office, and large entertaining spaces, it is ideal for the couple that is looking to slow down their professional life and begin enjoying mountain living. Since it has overflow bedrooms, bathrooms, and recreational space on the lower level, family and friends can stay as (little or) long as you like! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath can easily be converted into 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths by enclosing the home office. Perhaps the best feature of this home is its orientation to the mountain views and its gracious outdoor living. This “right sized” plan allows for 1748 hsf on the main level and an additional 1116 of hsf on the lower level. The foundation can be placed over a crawl space, unfinished basement, or finished lower level (as shown) depending on your needs and desired budget.

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.