Kimberley Bryan
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Solar PV panels provide 100% of the power for this home. Batteries provide power when the grid goes down. This is a total renovation and addition to a small A-frame home. We added a beautiful new high end kitchen, garage, and a spa room. We also expanded the second floor and added a deck. This is a Zero Energy Grid Independent home with solar power and batteries. We also installed a geothermal heat pump. The house has no utility bills and never loses power.

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Solar PV panels provide 100% of the power for this home. Batteries provide power when the grid goes down. This is a total renovation and addition to a small A-frame home. We added a beautiful new high end kitchen, garage, and a spa room. We also expanded the second floor and added a deck. This is a Zero Energy Grid Independent home with solar power and batteries. We also installed a geothermal heat pump. The house has no utility bills and never loses power.

Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structure's wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.

This 5,400-square-foot custom home in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood combines refined transitional architecture with advanced high-performance construction. Built by Eco Custom Homes, the residence was designed to significantly reduce energy consumption while providing the comfort, craftsmanship, and amenities expected in a luxury Atlanta custom home. The home’s energy system includes a 20 kW solar array paired with 40 kWh of battery storage, providing substantial on-site renewable energy generation and backup power capability. The project combines energy efficiency, building science, and resilient home technology with extensive outdoor living and entertainment areas designed for Atlanta’s climate. The Morningside Net Zero Home demonstrates Eco Custom Homes’ approach to high-performance construction: creating architecturally distinctive homes that are not only beautiful, but more efficient, comfortable, resilient, and designed to perform for generations.

This 5,400-square-foot custom home in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood combines refined transitional architecture with advanced high-performance construction. Built by Eco Custom Homes, the residence was designed to significantly reduce energy consumption while providing the comfort, craftsmanship, and amenities expected in a luxury Atlanta custom home. The home’s energy system includes a 20 kW solar array paired with 40 kWh of battery storage, providing substantial on-site renewable energy generation and backup power capability. The project combines energy efficiency, building science, and resilient home technology with extensive outdoor living and entertainment areas designed for Atlanta’s climate. The Morningside Net Zero Home demonstrates Eco Custom Homes’ approach to high-performance construction: creating architecturally distinctive homes that are not only beautiful, but more efficient, comfortable, resilient, and designed to perform for generations.

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

New kitchen addition with skylights and spa. This is a total renovation and addition to a small A-frame home. We added a beautiful new high end kitchen, garage, and a spa room. We also expanded the second floor and added a deck. This is a Zero Energy Grid Independent home with solar power and batteries. We also installed a geothermal heat pump. The house has no utility bills and never loses power.

This large gas insert is well suited to sealing large old fireplace openings with a high-efficiency heater that excels at producing warm, comforting radiant and convective heat. The LRI6E gas insert has a blower built in to circulate warm air to the far reaches of the room, ensuring you stay comfortable. With a wide range of finishing options including faceplates and accent vignette inlays, the LRI6E gas fireplace insert can be customized to match your style. Featuring an advanced remote control, direct vent technology, and electronic ignition system with battery backup, this gas insert will work even when the power goes out!

This large gas insert is well suited to sealing large old fireplace openings with a high-efficiency heater that excels at producing warm, comforting radiant and convective heat. The LRI6E gas insert has a blower built in to circulate warm air to the far reaches of the room, ensuring you stay comfortable. With a wide range of finishing options including faceplates and accent vignette inlays, the LRI6E gas fireplace insert can be customized to match your style. Featuring an advanced remote control, direct vent technology, and electronic ignition system with battery backup, this gas insert will work even when the power goes out!

The home is 100% solar powered with a battery backup system. The home can run independently of the utility indefinitely with this system. The owners will never be without power. There is approximately 6kW of solar on the roof and 4 - 250 amp hour 12v batteries for back up. The heating is backed up with a 95% efficient propane furnace and the hot water is backed up with a propane water heater. Cooking is propane and there are 2 propane fireplaces that can also heat the home. The solar system is also used to charge the owners 2 electric cars for daily driving.

This large gas insert is well suited to sealing large old fireplace openings with a high-efficiency heater that excels at producing warm, comforting radiant and convective heat. The LRI6E gas insert has a blower built in to circulate warm air to the far reaches of the room, ensuring you stay comfortable. With a wide range of finishing options including faceplates and accent vignette inlays, the LRI6E gas fireplace insert can be customized to match your style. Featuring an advanced remote control, direct vent technology, and electronic ignition system with battery backup, this gas insert will work even when the power goes out!

This large gas insert is well suited to sealing large old fireplace openings with a high-efficiency heater that excels at producing warm, comforting radiant and convective heat. The LRI6E gas insert has a blower built in to circulate warm air to the far reaches of the room, ensuring you stay comfortable. With a wide range of finishing options including faceplates and accent vignette inlays, the LRI6E gas fireplace insert can be customized to match your style. Featuring an advanced remote control, direct vent technology, and electronic ignition system with battery backup, this gas insert will work even when the power goes out!

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Chris Manske, Architect
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