Custom Home Building Blog by Sawlor Built Homes

Tag: Passive House

Energy Efficient Practices: Then and Now

Keith Sawlor, April 29, 2020

The 10-year challenge has been all the rage on social media, where people compare themselves now to who they were a decade ago. If we were to look at how energy efficient practices have evolved in the homebuilding industry these past 10 years, today’s standards would be the clear winner.

What Makes a Home Energy Efficient?

Keith Sawlor, October 9, 2019

Simply put, a home built with energy efficient practices performs better. It’s more comfortable to live in, it’s better for your health and the environment, and it saves you money on your energy bills.

2018 Kohltech Peak Awards - Chronicle Herald

Kaila Sawlor-Dion, January 28, 2019

SPOTTED in the Chronicle Herald this past weekend!!!!

2018 Kohltech Peak Awards - Most Energy Efficient New Home

Kaila Sawlor-Dion, December 7, 2018

We are proud to announce we brought home the Most Energy Efficient Home award in the Most Outstanding New Home category at the 2018 Kohltech Peak Awards.

Passive House Project: Contemporary Siding

Keith Sawlor, September 25, 2017

The Homeowners of our Passive House Project have selected natural wood siding and high density cement panels for their earth-friendly home on their beautiful ocean front property.

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Our research in the homebuilder market continuously pointed to Sawlor Construction as having “the best” reputation for building excellent homes with a “flare” for attention to detail and quality.