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A Bright Future with a Smaller Footprint

Now that Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is the default for all new residential homes, we’re going to see a tremendous change in the way houses are built in California. While ZNE is a positive development for the environment...
Posted by Clarum Homes on March 2, 2020 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment

Taking Sustainability Beyond Solar

Taking Sustainability Beyond Solar Since the California Solar Mandate took effect in January, sustainable building practices are on everyone’s mind. We all want to do what’s best for the environment...
Posted by Clarum Homes on February 1, 2020 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment

A New Mandate for the New Year.

The 2020 Solar Mandate is here The news has been swirling for months but the day is finally here. Effective January 1, 2020 all new residential home builds must live up to the standard of Zero...
Posted by Clarum Homes on January 3, 2020 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes, energy efficiency | No comment

Design-Build vs. Architect

Now that you know the “where,” it’s time to focus on the “what.” We’ll help you decide. Picking a path Now that you have a piece of property to develop or improve, it’s time for the design...
Posted by Clarum Homes on December 2, 2019 | Categories: custom homes | No comment

What is important to you when building a new home?

How do you decide whether to build a high-performance home or a home built to code? We can help you figure it out. Building beyond code In California, CalGreen is the baseline building code...
Posted by Clarum Homes on November 1, 2019 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment

What is a LEED home?

A LEED-certified home is a high-performance green building designed and built to achieve the highest point rating possible as defined by the U.S. Green Building Council. What is LEED for homes? LEED...
Posted by Clarum Homes on October 7, 2019 | Categories: custom homes | No comment

How to build a custom home in Silicon Valley

We’re here to support you in navigating the process of building a custom home in Silicon Valley, by helping you set a course of action and understand what potential challenges lay ahead of you. Take...
Posted by Clarum Homes on September 9, 2019 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes | No comment

What is a Net-Zero Home?

Did you know that Net-Zero homes generate the same energy they consume, through renewable sources like sun, wind, or water? When building a custom home, it's important to remember that the cost of the home...
Posted by Clarum Homes on July 30, 2019 | Categories: custom homes | No comment

Passive-certified vs. Passive-inspired: How to choose which one is right for you

A passive-certified home is one that employs a set of advanced building technologies to achieve extreme energy efficiency. Energy consumption is reduced by up to 90% compared to a conventionally-built...
Posted by Clarum Homes on July 1, 2019 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment

Planning for your dream home

Where high-performance houses are concerned, Clarum Homes believes the entire approach is important. This includes everything from design details, materials or installation methods. To ensure all these...
Posted by Clarum Homes on June 3, 2019 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment