Page 18 - Green Builder May-June 2017 Issue

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N 2016, GREEN BUILDER MEDIA and Shelter Dynamics introduced
The Arc House, a small-footprint, resilient demonstration home that showcased
the convergence of intelligent, connected and solar technologies. Jim Gregory,

Ifounder of Shelter Dynamics and creator of The Arc House, called his prototype

“a demonstration of a direction” in
sustainable housing. This year, the two

partners are expanding on that direction

with the debut of The Flex House.
The Flex House is characterized by

the same high-end craftsmanship as its

predecessor, and the two homes share
many features, including curving rooflines,

vaulted interior spaces and abundant
daylighting. Like The Arc House, The

Flex House is net-zero-energy ready and Green Features

is built with durable, high-performance ■ ■ Net-zero energy ready
materials. But this new prototype is ■ ■ High-performance building envelope

■ ■ Flexible and optimized floorplan
designed to appeal to a broader audience.
■ ■ High-quality modular factory construction
The first Flex House is currently being ■ ■ Customizable exterior design
constructed in a factory in Ridgecrest, ■ ■ Long-lasting durable materials

Calif., in preparation for its debut at the ■ ■ Spacious daylit interior
■ ■ Intelligent water solutions
PCBC trade show this June.
■ ■ Integrated smart home technology
■ Efficient appliances and HVAC
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