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Home Inside the Perfect Custom Spec 6 7 Acres of High Performance Building

Inside the Perfect Custom Spec 6 7 Acres of High Performance Building

High performance shouldn't be out of reach.

While most builders are cutting corners to lower costs, we focused on lowering your cost of ownership.

Between the projected $2,900/year utility savings and the 2.1 interest rate buy-down we’re currently offering, this custom spec home is designed to be as efficient for your wallet as it is for the environment.


Why this matters:

This isn't just a small credit; it significantly lowers your monthly mortgage payment for the first few years, making high-performance luxury more affordable than a standard bank rate.

When you combine this financing incentive with the projected $2,900/year energy savings, the total cost of ownership on this home is far lower than a typical new construction house.

📍 View the Full Listing & Price Here:
View Property Listing


🏠 Key Features of the Madrona House:

  • High-Performance Envelope: 1.37 ACH50 blower door score and a HERS Index of 42
  • Triple Pane Glazing: Innotech windows and doors for superior thermal performance and sound dampening
  • Advanced HVAC: Mitsubishi ducted mini-split system with a Santa Fe compact dehumidifier in a sealed, unvented crawlspace
  • Smart Fresh Air: Panasonic Intelli-Balance 100 ERV with Swidget controls for optimal indoor air quality (IAQ)
  • Zero-Step Entry: Seamless transitions for aging in place and modern aesthetics
  • Custom Details: Free-of-heart-center wood mantel, solid surface countertops, and professional-grade Grundfos recirculation pumps

🏗️ Build Science Highlights:

We talk Mean Radiant Temperature, the "Predator" effect on comfort, and why we chose the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard for this project.

This house was third-party verified to ensure it performs exactly as we promised.


🔗 Resources & Socials:

The Madrona Project Playlist:
Madrona Playlist

Follow Bryan Uhler:
@PioneerBuildersInc on Instagram and YouTube
@BuildShowNetwork

Follow Tim Uhler:
@AwesomeFramers

Website / Blog:
AwesomeFramers.com

Company:
Pioneer Builders


⏱️ Video Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:32 LP Smart Side Nickel Gap
  • 1:40 Zero Entry InnoTech Door
  • 3:15 Primary Bedroom & Bath
  • 5:59 Open Living Room, Kitchen & Nook
  • 10:52 Upstairs & ERV
  • 12:48 Garage, Heat Pump Water Heater & Monitoring
  • 16:49 HERS Score & Rate Buy Down

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