1. FAB-HOMESTM is a collection of pre-designed modern dwellings planned along the principles of Passive Design and Sustainable Architecture. Our green homes are highly energy efficient, easy to maintain, healthy to live in, environmentally friendly and affordable. Developed by Marken Projects Inc. architectural team, Fab-Homes flexible designs are capable of meeting the most stringent energy efficiency standard. More info at www.fab-homes.com Presented by builder partner AppleBuiltTMHomes, Olympia, Washington. Builders of Sustainably Designed and Built, Energy Efficient Homes. More info at http://www.AppleBuilt.com
2. The Olympia I is based on the Fab-HomesTM competition model from the 2009 “Chain of Ecohomes” design competition in Kansas. It is a three bedroom, two story Passive House with open floor layout, indoor-outdoor living, extra high ceilings, attached carport and small footprint. This would even fit on a small City lot. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and adding additional components depending on location and climate.
6. The Gardenhouse is all about connecting with the outdoors featuring a green garden patio roof for you to enjoy your own, little oasis. It comprises 2 stories, three bedrooms plus flex-room, an open L-shaped floor layout, lots of natural light, extra high ceilings and an attached carport. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
9. The Marken showcases modern, flexible Passive House architecture typically found in Germany and Austria. It can easily be customized to various street configurations, also suitable to take advantage of infill opportunities in urban areas. It features three bedrooms, two stories with open floor layout, extra high ceilings, an attached carport and small footprint. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable Energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
12. The Olympia II is a larger version of our Olympia I model featuring four bedrooms, up to three bathrooms, two stories plus basement with open, flexible floor layout, indoor-outdoor living, extra high ceilings, attached carport and small footprint. The spacious full basement with walk out option and bathroom can accommodate a guest suite, a recreational room or can be used as a flex space. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and adding additional components depending on your location and climate.
16. The Pedestal was designed with simplicity in mind, focusing on the Passive House essentials such as small foot print, rectangular building shape, glazing to the south, open and efficient floor layout. It comprises three bedrooms with flex-room, two stories with extra high ceilings, an attached carport and small footprint. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable Energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
19. The Prospect’s orientation is ideal on a site with panoramic views or garden-yard environments as it focuses views toward the landscape - bringing the outside in. This two story Passive House features three bedrooms plus flex-room, indoor-outdoor living, lots of natural light, extra high ceilings and a small footprint. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
22. The Ribbon’s contemporary design focuses on connecting with the outdoors, extending the natural living space onto the green roof garden patio. This two storey Passive House features three bedrooms, indoor-outdoor living, lots of natural light, extra high ceilings and a small footprint. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
25. The Tyrol is named after a province in Western Austria well-known for its beautiful, traditional wood architecture. This two storey Passive House features three bedrooms, indoor-outdoor living, spacious floor layout, extra high ceilings and an open balcony on the 2nd floor. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable energy Sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water on the roof. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and add additional components depending on your location and climate.
28. The Vista with its simple one level arrangement organizes private spaces like bedrooms around semi-private spaces (office, bathrooms) and the centralized public spaces (Living and dining rooms). It is ideal for those interested in maximizing efficient use of comfortable spaces in a single story house. More over, the Vista features three bedrooms plus flex-room, an open floor layout and extra high ceilings. At your choice, you could add a Green Roof, Renewable Energy sources such as Photovoltaic Panels or Solar Hot Water. For heating and cooling we primarily recommend a highly efficient heat recovery ventilation system and possibly additional components depending on your location and climate.
