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Welcome to LEED Platinum Certified efficiency combined with luxury living. Built around the historic 1815 studio of architectural photographer Balthazar Korab, this unique home marries unparalleled aesthetics with the latest in green technology, all of which is fully integrated to provide a seamless user experience.
Lutron RadioRA 2 lighting control and Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades work in harmony with solar panels and light harvesting techniques to create a sustainable, efficient lifestyle. A Savant control system not only choreographs all this, but monitors all energy both used and generated by the home.
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Perched high above the award-winning Mountain Course Hole #3 in the beautiful private golf community of Glacier Club, this exquisite home is the collaborative masterpiece of Architects Jon Pomeroy & John Courter, and Master Green Builders Greg & Hunter Mantell-Hecathorn. The complexity of the design and the challenging site make this home a striking combination of art, engineering, and high-performance building science. The contemporary design elements and incorporation of warm natural wood throughout the home create a modern and clean, yet comfortable environment for the Homeowner. Meticulously placed lighting, steel and glass accentuates custom details and the unique finishes. Like all homes by M-H Builders, this home was efficiently built using advanced building science techniques, highest quality materials and has undergone significant testing by an Independent, Certified Third-Party Energy Rater. This home achieved an impressive HERS® score of 20, which makes it 80% more efficient than a standard Code-Built home.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.
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Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Originally built in 1924, this full house remodel and addition is in the heart of West Asheville, just one block from Haywood Road. Original square footage was 1732 sq ft in one story on an unfinished basement. Mountain Sound Builders remodeled and added on to the home, providing 310 square feet of new living space for a total remodel of 2042 sq ft. Our team demoed the entire interior and exterior, framed out the home for a new, efficient floor plan, and used green building techniques to transform this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.
Features include:
Advanced framing
Closed cell foam insulation
High efficiency 16 SEER Inverter HVAC system
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Set up for future Solar Power
LED/Energy Star light fixtures
Converted attic area to full length storage space

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Originally built in 1924, this full house remodel and addition is in the heart of West Asheville, just one block from Haywood Road. Original square footage was 1732 sq ft in one story on an unfinished basement. Mountain Sound Builders remodeled and added on to the home, providing 310 square feet of new living space for a total remodel of 2042 sq ft. Our team demoed the entire interior and exterior, framed out the home for a new, efficient floor plan, and used green building techniques to transform this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.
Features include:
Advanced framing
Closed cell foam insulation
High efficiency 16 SEER Inverter HVAC system
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Set up for future Solar Power
LED/Energy Star light fixtures
Converted attic area to full length storage space

The Linear armoire offers all the beauty and function of large-scale storage within a unique, efficient design. You can detach the top cabinet from the bottom, making it easy to move or fit anywhere in your home. Each side of the armoire features two adjustable shelves and a removable hanging bar for storage personalization. Linear's combination of natural wood and steel, functionality and timeless design has made it a cornerstone of the Room & Board collection. Its refined, yet durable design, features details like dovetail joinery and handcrafted hardware, all indicative of expert technique.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Originally built in 1924, this full house remodel and addition is in the heart of West Asheville, just one block from Haywood Road. Original square footage was 1732 sq ft in one story on an unfinished basement. Mountain Sound Builders remodeled and added on to the home, providing 310 square feet of new living space for a total remodel of 2042 sq ft. Our team demoed the entire interior and exterior, framed out the home for a new, efficient floor plan, and used green building techniques to transform this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.
Features include:
Advanced framing
Closed cell foam insulation
High efficiency 16 SEER Inverter HVAC system
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Set up for future Solar Power
LED/Energy Star light fixtures
Converted attic area to full length storage space

Perched high above the award-winning Mountain Course Hole #3 in the beautiful private golf community of Glacier Club, this exquisite home is the collaborative masterpiece of Architects Jon Pomeroy & John Courter, and Master Green Builders Greg & Hunter Mantell-Hecathorn. The complexity of the design and the challenging site make this home a striking combination of art, engineering, and high-performance building science. The contemporary design elements and incorporation of warm natural wood throughout the home create a modern and clean, yet comfortable environment for the Homeowner. Meticulously placed lighting, steel and glass accentuates custom details and the unique finishes. Like all homes by M-H Builders, this home was efficiently built using advanced building science techniques, highest quality materials and has undergone significant testing by an Independent, Certified Third-Party Energy Rater. This home achieved an impressive HERS® score of 20, which makes it 80% more efficient than a standard Code-Built home.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

Originally built in 1924, this full house remodel and addition is in the heart of West Asheville, just one block from Haywood Road. Original square footage was 1732 sq ft in one story on an unfinished basement. Mountain Sound Builders remodeled and added on to the home, providing 310 square feet of new living space for a total remodel of 2042 sq ft. Our team demoed the entire interior and exterior, framed out the home for a new, efficient floor plan, and used green building techniques to transform this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.
Features include:
Advanced framing
Closed cell foam insulation
High efficiency 16 SEER Inverter HVAC system
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Set up for future Solar Power
LED/Energy Star light fixtures
Converted attic area to full length storage space

Originally built in 1924, this full house remodel and addition is in the heart of West Asheville, just one block from Haywood Road. Original square footage was 1732 sq ft in one story on an unfinished basement. Mountain Sound Builders remodeled and added on to the home, providing 310 square feet of new living space for a total remodel of 2042 sq ft. Our team demoed the entire interior and exterior, framed out the home for a new, efficient floor plan, and used green building techniques to transform this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home.
Features include:
Advanced framing
Closed cell foam insulation
High efficiency 16 SEER Inverter HVAC system
Heat Recovery Ventilation System
Set up for future Solar Power
LED/Energy Star light fixtures
Converted attic area to full length storage space

Nothing beats the laid back charm and homey feel found on the farm, and with the EcoStart Farm House our design team has captured that same allure in a custom-built home. With massive windows that showcase natural light, this sustainable modular construction is ideal for a small family or vacation retreat. The upstairs living quarters feature three bedrooms along with a full bath and custom tile shower. Head downstairs to the full finished basement and you have three complete stories of efficient living. Essential to every farm home design is a large front porch that is perfect for family gatherings— add the optional rear patio for even more space for those unforgettable get-togethers. This custom-built home is downright captivating and utterly enchanting. Call 1-800-274-6198 to explore the ways your family can homestead in a custom-built home featuring the highest quality materials and techniques available.

This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home.
The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living.
The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home.
The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play.
The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms.
Energy Efficient features include:
• The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade
• 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques
• Foil covered roof sheathing
• Extensive use of blown in cellulous
• All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass
• Tank-less water heaters
• Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV.
Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency.
These items include:
• 2x6 walls with staggered studs
• Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting
• Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows
• ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls.
The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.
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