Last week, I (Deltec’s Sustainability Manager) had the rare opportunity not only to attend, but to present a case study on Deltec Homes’ panelized building system at the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Buildings XV conference. Titled “Zero Energy Ready Out of the Box,” I…
One of great things about working with Deltec is access to green building and building science consulting from our experienced and passionate green building consultants. Here, just as in this previous blog, we post some answers to common technical questions that our clients often ask us as they think…
As the green building industry talks about decarbonizing the housing market, the concept of total home electrification is a common one. In fact, some local governmental bodies like Denver are moving towards that as a regulatory goal for new homes. The environmental rationale for total electrification is simple. Electricity…
Last month, I attended the ribbon cutting/switch flipping ceremony for the new solar array at Isaac Dickson elementary school here in Asheville, North Carolina. Consisting of 300 kilowatts of solar photovoltaic panels, the project was six years in the making, and is estimated to save the school more than…
This just in! A few weeks ago, we posted the exciting news that we had been honored by the US Department of Energy with our second Housing Innovation Award for a Ridgeline F project recently completed with a builder partner in Wilmington, NC. Housing Innovation Award winners are chosen…
This just in! Our recent certified Zero Energy Ready Home, a custom Ridgeline F recently built in Wilmington North Carolina, received a 2021 Housing Innovation Award from the US Department of Energy! This is our second such award, with a previous Ridgeline B project winning a Housing Innovation Award…
One of the biggest benefits of a Deltec Home is that it can be designed to fit your personal tastes and styles, together with your sustainable building goals. Our systematic approach and customization options provide the opportunity to build a home that is truly yours. In a recent blog,…
Our annual sustainability report for 2020 is hot off the presses! We know it’s already July 2021. You’ll have to excuse the delay, our green building and sustainability manager was out on maternity leave for several months at the end of 2020 – early 2021. And 2020 was, well…you…
Today we honor the memory of the matriarch of the Deltec family, Cathryn Kinser, who passed away at the age of 83. The wife of founder Robert Kinser, Cathryn helped to build the legacy of Deltec Homes into what it is today. Cathryn nurtured a lifelong dedication to education…
Japandi design in a ridgeline home
Sustainability is not just important for our homes, but how we operate ourselves. We were one of the first companies in NC to use 100% renewable electricity through our on-site solar array and purchased wind power to power our manufacturing facility. That was 13 years ago. But we are…
Since the launch of our Ridgeline model in 2013, it has been very popular for clients looking for high performance homes. The Ridgeline has been designed intentionally to take advantage of core high performance principles, as well as meet the general design preferences of many homeowners. However, Ridgelines are…
Head south of Atlanta, away from the skyscrapers and 12-lane highways, with an ever-so-slight turn toward the coast before Northern Florida, and you’ll find yourself in Moultrie, Georgia—and square in the heart of pine country. Longleaf and slash pine trees, both varieties of Southern yellow pine, have long been…
Deltec Homes is dedicated to being a leading voice in the sustainability movement. We have been at the forefront of green building and have continued to push ourselves and the industry forward towards even greater sustainability. One of the ways to increase our impact is to join with other…
One of the things that distinguishes Deltec Homes is the thought and intentionality that we put into new options. We don’t just select things but we look at emerging trends and products that make our homes better. Our new siding option does just that–combining both aesthetics and sustainability, giving…
Another element of Scandinavian living is friluftsliv. Many have heard about hygge and we discuss it here. Less well known is this concept that complements hygge. As the pandemic stretches on, friluftsliv, or living outdoors, has becomes even more relevant than before and is gaining rapidly in popularity. Like…
Many people are familiar with Scandinavian design from the 1950s that celebrated clean, functional, and minimalist design. It has regained popularity recently and there are many modern interpretations of it. Ikea is one of the most well-known examples for its simple and inexpensive furniture but many high-end furniture stores…
One of the critical steps in designing your home is how it will look on the exterior. Paint color plays a huge role in your home’s curb appeal, so it is important to take some time and be thoughtful about your selection. Here is a guide and some tips…
Includes trendy new colors and timeless classics One of the most important design considerations for your home is the exterior paint selection. What seems simple can be surprisingly difficult. While the interior paint colors are often geared towards your style and taste, the exterior colors are one of the…
The two previous blog posts have pointed out the historical background and the guiding principles of biophilic design, but how might you apply that to your own home or residence? For this blog, we will approach biophilic design from the perspective of building a new home so that we…
