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High-Performance Home Insulation – What is it?
For custom home construction, high-performance insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to minimize your energy use over time. And, thanks to the rapidly rising cost of energy, high-performance...
Posted by on December 12, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment
Conservation Landscaping for Your Custom Home
In this day and age, sustainability is at the top of everyone’s mind. That’s why, if you’re thinking of building a new custom home, you should be thinking high performance from the start. But...
Posted by on November 27, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment
Atherton Farmhouse Complete – Touring Now!
Clarum Homes is thrilled to announce the completion of our Atherton Farmhouse! With a stunning main house, private guest abode, three car garage, and spacious pool, this 8,000 square foot farmhouse...
Posted by on November 11, 2013 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes, high performance homes, luxury homes | No comment
Custom Home Building Process: Construction
Building your very own custom home is an exciting experience - but it’s also a long journey, with many moving parts and different parties. One of the best ways to succeed in the construction phase...
Posted by on October 30, 2013 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes | No comment
Extreme Home Performance with an Airtight Envelope
Extreme home performance may feel like a new concept, but its rapid adoption in the US and abroad means there are increasing opportunities for custom home owners to gain efficiencies and maximize home...
Posted by on October 16, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment
Noise Protection in Your Custom Home
One of the most important, and often over-looked, comfort factors in any home is protection from unwanted noise. Sound energy created within and outside of the house can infiltrate your home environment,...
Posted by on October 2, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, high performance homes, passive home | No comment
Toxicity and Indoor Air Quality in New Home Construction
Building a new custom home? Indoor air quality should be at the top of your mind. The average American spends 90% of their time indoors, and air contaminant levels inside the average new home are 2 to 5 times...
Posted by on September 18, 2013 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes, high performance homes | No comment
High-Performance Homes Mean High ROI
If you’re thinking about building a new custom home, you’ve probably spent a lot of time weighing your options. And if you haven’t already considered high-performance home building practices, you may be surprised...
Posted by on September 4, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment
High Performance Homes: Passive-Certified vs. Passive-Inspired
If you’re planning to build a custom home or renovate your current abode, you have an amazing opportunity to transform the way you live. There are an incredible array of energy-efficient home systems...
Posted by on August 21, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | 1 Comment
Home Automation: The Future, At Your Fingertips
Imagine being able to turn your household alarms on or off using nothing but your smart phone. Or being able to receive automatic alerts about problematic events like water leaks or unexpected access to your...
Posted by on August 7, 2013 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment
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