4 More Sustainable Design-Build Ideas for Your Custom Home

You deserve to have the best custom home design possible. When you work with the experts here at Accessible Home Builders, you can rest assured that this outcome is possible. After all, for us, “quality is standard” in terms of both home designs and home remodeling. Here now are four more sustainable design-build ideas that you can use to bring your dream home to life!

Consider Using “Green” Roofing 

First of all, don’t hesitate to use so-called “green” roofing. There are two major benefits to doing this: the curb appeal increases while the home also becomes more energy and cost-efficient. Green grass roofs may sound odd, but they could represent a unique touch for your custom home. Besides, if it is located by the coast, then why wouldn’t you want this special feature? Perimeter drains, subsurface drainages, rainwater gutters, and even living gardens integrated into your roof can be spectacular additions you never expected to have before. 

Rethink Where the Rooms Go 

The inside of your custom home is just as important as what’s outside. Therefore, rethink where the rooms should go. Which rooms will need the most heating and cooling, and how will you distribute the air throughout the house? Besides the function of each room, ensure that every part of the home will receive the amount of air and natural light they need to be extra inviting.

Account for Energy-Efficient Windows 

Energy-efficient windows are a vast improvement over their older, less eco-friendly counterparts. After you have determined the direction of the prevailing winds in your area, you can choose the windows that will be the most effective at providing natural ventilation. Ah, but don’t forget about the window frames! For the best results, choose either wood or recycled aluminum.

Don’t Forget About the Walls

Finally, don’t exclude the walls from your home design plans! Every home needs a sturdy set of walls, and a fabulous new custom home is no exception! Bricks made of lime, cement, and sand are great elements to include, as are low-maintenance ceramics that can make your exterior walls look more sophisticated. 

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. In that time, we’ve serviced the areas of Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Seaford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the home they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Alternatively, give our satellite office a call at 302-628-9571, which is located at 500 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!

We are proud to be recognized as “Southern Delaware’s Best Home Remodeling” Company for 2020 by Metropolitan Magazine.  We work hard every day to provide quality workmanship and service to create that new space or the new look you want in your home.  Call us today to discuss your next project.