Founded in 1994, and headquartered in Palo Alto, California Clarum Homes is a family-owned development company devoted to building exceptional new home communities and apartments in California.

Clarum's mission of building sustainable communities began in 1999 when they began installing solar electric systems in their homes as standard equipment. Clarum Homes is now recognized nationwide as a leader in green building.

In 2002, Clarum introduced the Enviro-Home^TM, its own Zero Energy Home prototype. A perfectly designed blend of innovative construction technologies, unsurpassed energy efficiency and the use of sustainable materials, this home was a breakthrough for Clarum Homes, and for the entire homebuilding industry. The Enviro-Home^TM minimizes the use of resources, reduces harmful effects on the environment, creates healthier and more comfortable living spaces, and provides savings on utility bills. The overwhelming response to the Enviro-Home^TM, and Clarum's strong commitment to the environment, have prompted Clarum to continue building the Enviro-Home^TM in all of its future communities.

Zero Energy Homes are constructed with sustainable building products, generate their own electricity with photovoltaic systems, and reduce energy consumption by up to 90% with other energy efficient features such as on-demand hot water heaters, radiant roof barriers, high-efficiency furnaces and appliances, tightly sealed ducts, extra insulation and low-e windows.

The Enviro-Home^TM is the result of much research and Clarum's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Program. Additional designations earned by the Enviro-Home^TM include the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star rating, ConSol's ComfortWise^SM designation, and the Building Industry Institute's California Green Builder Certification.

The Clarum Homes family and management team are a dedicated group of professionals with an in-depth understanding of green building and decades of combined homebuilding experience.