The Birch Perch Project

This week, we will begin clearing a site in Western Michigan, for our latest project, The Birch Perch Project. This project was designed by me in our new design studio and follows chapters of the book I wrote, Build Green, Make Green, Save Green. If you have read my book, then the weekly videos will be even more exciting to watch, because I will show you how to install ICFs and SIPs! You will learn more than ever on these videos, as this project is a project that most people could afford!

On the videos, I will seek to explain why I switched from all ICF houses to using SIPs for main floor and second floor walls.

We have once again become extremely busy, but are always able to take on new design and build jobs. I am so amazed at how much better designing the house and building the house is, opposed to building off a set of plans that someone else drew. The design process gets us in touch with the homeowners sooner so that the house ends up being so much closer to what the homeowners want. By the time we start building the house, we have been working with the homeowners for almost a year, and have gone over several revisions. As I lead the crew on site and build the house that I designed, the process is so much more fluid!

Stay tuned to this blog and to my Facebook page for updates on this new project.

For those of you who have been following the farm project, we are a week away from being finished. If you have not guessed it yet, that is where I live with my family. We plan to have a fully functioning organic farm with livestock, herb gardens, and year round produce. Can you imagine what your house warming gift would be from Hybrid Homes once the farm is fully functioning?

Happy Spring everyone!

Adam

More Farm Project videos!

Here are the latest farm videos! You will notice that we blew through the phase II demolition and are now priming drywall. This is a big step for us, because tearing things down can take the wind out of your sails! In episode 7, you will get to see us in action as we make the new office, and episode 8, you get to see what that wood wall covering looks like. Remember, we wanted to take the wood off of the walls and run it through a planer and use it as the floor in the office. How does the wood look? Incredible! Check it out!

The Farm Episode 7 link: https://vimeo.com/58304102

The Farm Episdoe 8 link: https://vimeo.com/59369011

Enjoy!

Adam

The Farm Project - Episode 6 'Phase II'

The Farm Project has moved onto the second phase! Watch as our crew demos more of the old portion of the Farm House and see what they discover along the way! There are hints at how to restore the tightness of an old farm house and also how to restore the beauty and charm of an old farm house!

Here is the link to Episode 6, enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/57726029

'The Farm Project' - Episode 5

The Farm Project is progressing. Check this link out to see Episode 5 of the Farm Project!

https://vimeo.com/57325370

Magazine Coverage

Happy Holidays Everyone!

'Tis the Season for just about everything!

One of our projects has been getting major national and international press. DETAILS Magazine (sister publication of GQ Magazine) recently did a story on Underground Homes around the world. I was surprised when I got an interview request for this piece, but I followed up with them anyway, as I felt that getting the word out about living healthy and smart outside of the green building world was beneficial.

The following link is to the online version of the article. All the featured structures in this article are amazing! I am honored to have one of our projects featured in a magazine of this caliber!

Here is the link to the online version: http://www.details.com/style-advice/tech-and-design/201212/underground-living-homes?mbid=facebook#intro

Happy Holidays!

AB

WGVU Newsmakers - The Hybrid Home Guy

Here is the link to the episode of the television show WGVU Newsmakers that I was on recently.

Let me know what you think about my response to the interviewer's comment 'Wow, that sounds CRAZY!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd_kFMrGpT4&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy!

The Grumpy Goat Project - Episode 2

Here is the link for our latest video! https://vimeo.com/52304842

We have moved from just building houses to building lifestyles. If you have an interesting story or idea for your own homestead, email me because I would love to hear about it!

Our future projects take us back by the lakeshore of Lake Michigan and to other areas of the country.

My true passion lies in helping people create a healthy, lifestyle. Many people have emailed me to discuss creating their very own homesteads, and it can be done in a neighborhood if that is where you live!

If your designer or architect does not understand about polar alignment, naturopathy, global alignment, sacred geometry, bio-dynamic farming, homesteading or anything outside the box, email us and we will get you heading in the right direction! Our design staff are trained in all of these important matters and more!

Have a great day!!

Adam