This elegant home blends the feel of the Southwest with contemporary style. Cromlech Custom Homes entry is 4000 Square Feet and is a bronze level green house according to the NAHB Green Building Guidelines, with particular emphasis on indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The house has achieved this through house orientation, a tight building envelope, and a duct system was designed and constructed within the building envelope to eliminate loss of efficiency. This custom home demonstrates how easy it is to incorporate sustainability in a home without sacrificing design or style.
This home is designed to maximize living space with elevated ceilings and abundant natural light throughout. One of the primary goals is to improve efficiency, to conserve building materials, water and energy. All heating and cooling systems (HVAC) have undergone rigorous design specifications (specific to the floor plan) and random field testing by an independent contractor to ensure optimum performance for the consumer.
Engineered lumber, blown-in insulation throughout, low "E" windows, Solatube skylights, foam-seal air filtration package and Energy Star digital auto programmable thermostats are standard features.
By utilizing this philosophy, the homeowner will experience improved air quality along with an average of 30 percent reduction in utility costs, along with a significant reduction in water use.
Home featured bamboo floors, and other green products.