Deltec Home Sets Standard for New Generation of Homebuilding For Extreme Makeover

Deltec Homes recently announced the completion of a LEED Platinum Home, achieving the highest possible certification from the LEED(R)Green Building Rating System administered by the US Green Building Council. The home was constructed from foundation to finish in 106 hours for the television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. One of only 25 Platinum certified homes nationwide, the home also achieved the Gold level awarded by the National Home Builder's Association Green Building Program. Celebrating 40 years of building sustainable, wind resistant, circular homes, Deltec is the first home builder to receive top ranking by both programs.

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[maganaonline]

The smallest one is a 1 bedroom with a 1 bath small kitchen and small living area. I think its less than 500 square feet. The cost for the smallest model after assembly is about $55,000.

[angetodac]

whats the price for the smallest one storied model house,with standard kitchen and bathroom that you have?

[bdmenne]

How many chemicals are being off-gased into this air-tight house? Termiticide, mold-repellent, expanding foam insulation?? Scary

otherwise, a really cool concept to combat the naturally destructive elements

[OneSoapworks]

This is really interesting. I wonder if they are priced reasonably.