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Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Modern Home

Posted by Clarum Homes on November 19, 2020 | Categories: California home builder, comfort, custom homes, high performance homes | No comment


2020 has been a difficult year for everyone - from a global pandemic, to economic shutdowns, to record-breaking wildfires up and down the West Coast. Suffice it to say that this is a year we'll be glad to put behind us. But with Thanksgiving coming up (and particularly when we've been spending more time than ever indoors), there are still plenty of things to be thankful for as you enjoy your modern home this holiday season. Seven modern home elements to be thankful for this season Rooms with natural light Since the sun makes briefer appearances in winter, it’s a good idea to capitalize...


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Maintaining Your Custom Home

Posted by Clarum Homes on October 26, 2020 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes, Major Renovation | No comment


These days, we’re spending more time at home than ever. It’s become increasingly important to have a house designed for being at home – with all the small modern comforts that make a difference, like a productive office space and a welcoming outdoor area. In addition, many homeowners are using this time as an opportunity to delve into much-needed home repair and maintenance. Maintaining your home can be a big job, but with a clear and systematic approach, anyone can give their home the TLC that it needs. This care will ensure that the health, performance, life, and resale value of your...


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Resilient Design: Fire-Resistant and Smoke-Safe Custom Homes

Posted by Clarum Homes on September 17, 2020 | Categories: California home builder, custom homes, health | No comment


As one of the worst fire seasons on record sweeps across California, many are facing the threat of losing their home – or are sequestering inside to avoid smoke. As drier, hotter conditions escalate, these outbreaks pose a greater threat to communities in harm’s way. Displacement is inevitable for many, and quality of life is still severely impacted for everyone else. Fortunately, there are many steps we can take in the near term to mitigate the risks of fire damage to our homes — and stay healthy in the event we need to hunker down. From the outside in, these are some of the key fire...


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How Your Custom Home Can Keep Your Family Healthy

Posted by Clarum Homes on July 28, 2020 | Categories: California home builder, comfort, custom homes, health, high performance homes, passive home | No comment


Not surprisingly, one of the primary concerns of the modern homeowner is the health and safety of their family. And it makes sense: even before shelter-in-place restrictions, the average American already spent up to 90% of their time indoors. Our current era has introduced new motivations for a healthful approach, and has brought some key wellness-related trends to the forefront in new custom homes. Fortunately, at Clarum, this was a priority for us long before COVID-19. One of our values is to create healthy environments: we’re committed to going beyond aesthetics when it comes...


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Your Custom Home Office: Build a Space that Works

Posted by Clarum Homes on July 12, 2020 | Categories: comfort, custom homes, Modern Homes | No comment


As our work patterns have shifted in the past few months, it’s no exaggeration to say that the home office has never been more important. Our home offices have quickly become an essential function of our domestic environments – and we’ve quickly learned that thoughtful design of this space not only aids with utility and productivity, but also provides sanity, privacy, and a little serenity. If you’re currently working from home, you know it’s easiest to be productive when you have a workspace that works for you! Here’s some inspiration and guidance for your custom home office. Plan...


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Enjoying the Great Outdoors (Without Leaving the House)

Posted by Clarum Homes on June 18, 2020 | Categories: comfort, custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, Modern Homes, passive home | No comment


Summer is officially here – and for those of us in California, it’s a time when we want to enjoy the great outdoors more than ever. Spending time outside is the perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, and improve mental health. However, with physical distancing measures still in place, many are looking to their own backyards for comfort, distraction and a connection to nature without straying too far from home. Even before the days of COVID-19, outdoor environments have always been a top priority for homeowners. Research from the National Association of Home Builders and Better...


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A Home Designed for Being At Home

Posted by Clarum Homes on May 4, 2020 | Categories: comfort, custom homes, health, high performance homes | No comment


Whether you find yourself with an abundance of time on your hands or busily working remotely, we have all been spending a lot of time at home lately. As you work on planning your new home build, it’s a good time to consider how to add some of the excitement and comfort usually found when you go out. A great benefit to working with a custom home builder is the flexibility to design a home that fits your lifestyle. High Performance Homes are built with cutting edge sustainability features which offer unmatched cost savings and comfort. They also offer the opportunity to combine technology with...


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Sustainability Comes Home

Posted by Clarum Homes on April 3, 2020 | Categories: comfort, custom homes, energy efficiency, health, high performance homes, luxury homes, passive home | No comment


For many people the idea of sustainability has been a concept without a tangible connection but that is quickly changing. Now that we are all spending so much time indoors, it’s clearer than ever how important it is to be intentional about our space. Having a home office might have been a nice-to-have before but, with remote work becoming more common, a home that supports the new ways we live and work will be essential.   From how it’s laid out to where you get your power, building a sustainable home is about building a home that takes care of you and your family. Passive and Passive...


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A Bright Future with a Smaller Footprint

Posted by Clarum Homes on March 2, 2020 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes, passive home | No comment


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 and the reliability of our electric grid, not all builders will have the experience to craft homes that will excel 2020 Solar Mandate. To understand this a bit better, let’s look at two families that represent clients we see at Clarum: the Parkers and the Joneses. Matt and Sarah Parker – On the go Matt Parker is a busy guy. As a lead partner in his private equity...


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Taking Sustainability Beyond Solar

Posted by Clarum Homes on February 1, 2020 | Categories: custom homes, energy efficiency, high performance homes | No comment


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 and integrating solar energy is a great way to do that; one we’ve been endorsing for years. The mandate is a positive first step toward more sustainable practices. Over the years we’ve found, when it comes to home construction, there’s so much more to sustainability than solar. We’re seeing the cost of energy rise in a rapid way, and it’s not just in dollars. It’s important...


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