our goal:
create thoughtful, sustainable homes that are accessible to all.
Homes for a healthy,green lifestyle
Nichoel F
arris, Am
erican Hom
e Sales 530.885.4555 ecohomes@
msn.com
AMERICAN HOME SALES IS A DESIGN BUILD FIRM SPECIALIZING IN
INNOVATIVE AND HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE GREEN HOMES.
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oDesignAHS blends green architecture, sustainable design and green building principles into every project. Climate-responsive design rediscovers the powerful relationship of buildings to place.
oQualityoEach home is built using high quality materials and finishes with quality control at every building stage in the factory.
oExperienceo Years of combined design experience, hundreds of homes installed, and half a century of factory production affords our clients the ability to work with respected and experienced professionals.
Sonoma House School House
Eco Home
River Cottage Tahoe Chalet
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Manufactured Home Site Built$ 50-$70 Sqft Cost $ 180 SqFtAvg 4-6 months Time 10-24 monthsOff site building technology increases quality control and building efficiency. Fewer delays caused by the weather and vandalism damages. Reduce build waste (less than 5% of wt.)
Building Process
Vulnerable to multiple contractor scheduling, weather delays and vandalism. Increased embodied energy from multiple deliveries of materials. Increased waste.
Homes are built in a climate controlled factory using high quality materials and precise building techniques. Home is inspected for compliance prior to shipping.
Maintenance & Durability
Building materials left in weather elements and maintenance & durability are left to contractors building integrity.
“Between 40% and 50% of the homes built in 2010 are expected to be green.”
-National Association of Home Builders
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AHS Green Building Standards
Energy Efficient
Healthy & Safe
Durable
Water Efficient
Environmentally Responsible
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GREEN BUILDING & SYNERGISTIC DESIGN APPROACH
proper site placement for utilizing free natural resourcesclimate-responsive passive design Increased day lightingappealing elevations that harmonize with neighborhood and topographyengineer homes for on-site generation of clean solar energyefficient appliances & mechanical systems to minimize energy dependencygreen home options: electric or golf cart charge, recycling drawer, LED lights, whole house water filter, occupancy sensors, CO Detectors, Solar Prephealthy indoor environments with increased day lighting and improved air qualityprovide high quality and durable home with steel roof and cement sidingpromotion within green building community
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DAY LIGHTINGDaylight offers the twin advantages of creating a high-quality environment while reducing energy use for lighting. This will be gained thru additional windows, skylights, and solar tubes.
Studies show that increased daylighting reduces stress, tardiness and sick days, and improves general dispositions.
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DESIGN BLEND
With our factory technology and talented designers, we have the ability to affordably design the home’s elevation to blend naturally within the surround environment and neighborhood.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Energy Star Qualified Home Region IIIEfficient Mechanical SystemsHigh Performance WindowsTight Construction and Sealed DuctsLow flow fixtures reduce water usage
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IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR OCCUPANTS
LOW/NO VOC Paints & Adhesives
Low emitting finishes
Formaldehyde-Free Insulation (And fire resistant to 350 Degrees)
Air vents are covered during construction period
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Formaldehyde Free Insulation is 30% post consumer recycled glass
Lean building practices are in place to utilize all building materials to fullest potential
Predictable Scheduling
Door moldings and trim are SCS certified post industrial recycled materials.
Regional home builder and service team.
Up-to-date on green building innovations and promotion within green community.
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(530) 885-4555 or ecomanufacturedhomes.com
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Organic architecture seeks superior sense of use and a finer sense of comfort, expressed in organic simplicity.
-Frank Lloyd Wright