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Envinity specializes in high performance home construction including Energy Star and Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) that utilize the principles of building science, achieving a desirable balance between cost, comfort, sustainability, and energy efficiency for your custom home.
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High Performance Custom Homes: Sustainable Design
Creating a sustainable custom home is not just a trend—it’s a commitment to the environment and future generations. At [Your Company Name], we specialize in design and construction that prioritizes energy efficiency and sustainability without compromising on style or comfort.
Why Choose Energy-Efficient Design?
1. Lower Utility Bills: Our energy-efficient designs incorporate advanced materials and technologies, reducing your energy consumption and lowering your monthly bills.
2. Environmental Impact: By choosing sustainable options, you help minimize your carbon footprint, contributing to a healthier planet.
3. Increased Home Value: Homes built with a focus on energy efficiency tend to have higher resale values, making them a smart investment.
Our Approach to Custom Home Design
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Personalized Solutions: Every custom home we create is tailored to meet your specific needs while ensuring sustainable practices are at the forefront of our design philosophy.
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Innovative Materials: We utilize eco-friendly materials that enhance the durability and efficiency of your home.
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Smart Technology Integration: Our designs often include smart home systems that optimize energy use, giving you control over your home’s energy consumption.
Building Your Dream Home in State College, PA
Choosing to build your custom home with us means partnering with a dedicated team focused on sustainable practices in the heart of State College, PA. Our commitment to design and construction that emphasizes energy efficiency ensures that your new home is not only beautiful but also responsible and future-ready.
Custom Homes: High Performance New Construction
Zero energy ready homes: Beautiful, functional with a reduced carbon footprint. They are so air-tight, well insulated, and energy efficient that they produce as much renewable energy as they use over the course of a year. They are known for being comfortable, quiet, sustainable, affordable, and overall more healthy than your average home.
Site Development + New Build: The home design and construction process have a significant impact on our environmental surroundings. We strive to lessen the environmental impact and optimize the zero energy construction potential of your design from start to finish.
Timber Frame: A timber frame from Envinity is not a factory-made “kit home.” The timbers are handcrafted in our shop out of high-quality, with mostly local woods.
All of our homes are designed to achieve the ZERO ENERGY READY HOME standard and certification. Curious about other programs? Contact a designer for a free consultation.
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High Performance Buildings: Consulting
At Envinity, we specialize in High Performance Building Consulting, guiding you through every step of creating energy-efficient, sustainable structures. Our expertise ensures that your building projects not only meet but exceed current standards for performance and sustainability.
What is High Performance Building?
High performance buildings are designed to maximize energy efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and enhance occupant comfort. Our consulting services focus on:
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Energy Efficiency: Implementing strategies that reduce energy consumption while maintaining high levels of comfort.
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Sustainability: Using eco-friendly materials and practices to create buildings that are both functional and environmentally responsible.
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Health and Comfort: Prioritizing indoor air quality and thermal comfort to ensure a healthy living or working environment.
Partnering with Phius for Optimal Performance
We proudly utilize the Phius certification framework, which emphasizes rigorous energy performance standards for buildings. By incorporating Phius principles, our consulting services help you achieve:
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Net Zero Energy Goals: Designing buildings that produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year.
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Resilience: Creating structures that withstand climate challenges while maintaining efficiency.
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Long-term Savings: Investing in high performance solutions can lead to significant savings on utility costs over time.
Why Choose Our Consulting Services?
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Expert Guidance: Our team of certified professionals offers insights and strategies tailored to your specific project needs.
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Comprehensive Approach: We handle everything from initial assessments to final construction, ensuring a seamless process.
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Local Expertise: With extensive experience in State College, PA, we understand local regulations and environmental factors that affect your project. Navigating the local Code office leads to a budget savvy, smooth delivery of your custom project.
Start Your High Performance Journey Today
Contact us to learn how our High Performance Building Consulting services can elevate your next construction project. Together, we can create sustainable, energy-efficient spaces that benefit both you and the environment.
Sustainable Construction: Commercial
At Envinity, we specialize in Sustainable Commercial Construction, delivering innovative building solutions that prioritize environmental responsibility and energy efficiency. Our services include:
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Eco-Friendly Design: We create designs that maximize natural light and reduce energy consumption, utilizing sustainable materials that enhance durability.
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Energy Performance: Our focus on energy-efficient systems ensures lower operational costs and a reduced carbon footprint, helping your business thrive sustainably.
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Certification Support: We assist clients in achieving green building certifications, including LEED and Phius, ensuring compliance with the highest sustainability standards.
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Project Management: Our experienced team oversees every phase of construction, ensuring quality and adherence to sustainable practices.
High Performance Custom Homes:
Additions + Renovations
Additions + Renovations: Many of our clients who build additions & renovations increase the living area of their home but A timber frame from Envinity is not a factory-made “kit home.” The timbers are handcrafted in our shop out of high-quality, local woods do not increase their annual energy budget.
Kitchen + Bath: For many homeowners undergoing home improvement projects, among the first rooms to be upgraded are the home’s kitchen & bath areas.
Solar
At Envinity, we offer comprehensive solar energy solutions designed to harness the sun’s power for your commercial and residential needs. Our services include:
- Custom Solar Design: Tailored solar systems that maximize energy production based on your specific location and energy requirements.
- Installation Services: Professional installation by our experienced team, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your solar system.
- Energy Savings: Reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint while increasing your property value through renewable energy.
- Incentive Guidance: We assist clients in navigating available tax credits and incentives to make solar energy more accessible and affordable.
Choose Envinity for reliable, sustainable solar solutions that empower you to take control of your energy future.
Energy Audits
Envinity offers comprehensive energy audits to identify inefficiencies in homes and businesses. Using advanced tools like blower doors and infrared cameras, we assess air leaks and insulation issues.
- Residential Audits: Detailed assessments with reports highlighting energy-saving opportunities and payback periods.
- Commercial Audits: Tailored for businesses to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Benefits: Enhanced comfort, better air quality, and significant energy savings. Explore benefits
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