Systems-Built Zero Energy Homes - Boulder's Leading Green & Zero Energy Home Builder

In April 2008, Solar Village Homes revealed to Ecofutures Building a line of systems-built zero energy homes that, we believe, are superior to every other option on the market. It's as if the designers at Solar Village Homes incorporated every item in our wish list: from construction practices founded in the best of building science to healthy and non-toxic finishes. And, by using systems-built construction technology, Solar Village Homes are built in a way that is as environmentally friendly as possible.

By working with Solar Village Homes, Ecofutures is now able to offer you a zero energy or near-zero energy home with all of the benefits and amenities of a custom home at about half the cost. And, by working with Ecofutures to purchase and install your home, you are able to customize the home to meet your site location and personal style.

Visit: Solar Village Homes to view a full line of homes available and contact Ecofutures Building to start the planning process.

Solar Village Modular Home

There are many reasons why we believe a systems-built home is a great option. Here are our top 10:

10. Near-Zero Waste Construction

"Systems built" homes are homes that are built primarily in a climate-controlled facility using fabrication techniques geared toward precision and speed. Because all homes in the factory share the same common building techniques, manufacturers are able to maximize resource use and nearly eliminate all construction waste. A plank of lumber, for example, is carefully cut into various forms fitting precise needs in the home. Leftover wood is then cut to meet another need. By being recycled in-house in this manner, the factory can guarantee virtually no construction waste results from your home. Since Solar Village Homes are built using environmentally preferred products, you can be sure that your home is as green as possible.

9. Low Maintenance

Solar Village Homes designers made sure to select finishes that are as low-maintenance and long-lasting as possible to reduce the long-term operating costs of owning the home. Products with 40 and 50 year warranties means the home will be truly affordable and hassle-free long after construction ended.

8. High Quality & Healthy Finishes

Interiors of Solar Village Homes can be customized to meet your style and include the upgrade options you want. From bamboo floors to solid-wood countertops, to natural countertops, the interior finishes of these homes are beautiful, healthy and stylish. Also, because the home is built in a carefully climate-conditioned environment by trained technicians, the finish work is guaranteed to be of the highest quality possible.

7. Customizable

As a general contractor, we love that Solar Village Homes are not only customizable with respect to finishes, but also can be integrated into custom homes to meet all of a client's needs. We can easily construct a basement, lower level, or addition that integrates well with the base model of a Solar Village Home, cutting down on overall construction costs without cutting down on space.

6. Time-Efficient Construction Schedule

Solar Village Homes can be ordered and installed in as little as 8-10 weeks.

5. Smart Passive Solar Design

As a net-zero energy design/build company, passive solar design is always the first quality in a home we look for. Solar Village Homes designers have done an amazing job integrating natural daylighting and passive heat gain into the building's design without interrupting its style. Passive gain is the first step to zero energy living. Solar Village Homes demonstrate this perfectly.

4. Ultra-Efficient Heating and Cooling

Homeowners can choose from a variety of heating and cooling systems that are all leaders in energy efficiency and range in cost to meet homeowner's budget points. Working with Ecofutures, we will help you define which system is best fits with your environmental goals. We are also able to help integrate solar hot water systems into the Solar Village Home base model to take your zero energy home to the next level.

3. Super Energy Efficiency with Integrated PV

It is obvious from energy efficient lighting design to the outside power outlet ready to power your hybrid car or electric scooter, that energy efficiency was paramount in the design philosophy of Solar Village Homes. What's even more appealing to us, is that the PV system is integrated with roofing and overall design - not added as an afterthought. And, better yet, it's included in the total low-cost package price. Homeowners don't have to add huge sums of PV to take their home to zero after the fact - the home comes with it!

2. Low Cost

Preliminary cost estimates are extremely appealing but will vary depending on the scope of the project. Contact Ecofutures Building to learn more.

1. Beautiful, Healthy, Comfortable, Durable and Valuable

Solar Village Homes incorporate all of the elements of a well-functioning zero energy home.