SolarTerra LLC provides design and construction support services to custom home buyers and builders to ensure their project is built using building science methodologies, reliable and knowledgeable sub-contractors and with minimal construction waste and site impact. We can assist in up-front sustainable design elements and coordinate the installation of sustainable systems systems and healthy materials and finishes in the the project.

SolarTerra LLC's involvement in the project can reduce the finished project's ongoing energy and maintenance costs, increase it's durability and future value, and create a healthy and comfortable living environment.

Project Consulting Services

Support the project design phase by working with architects and/or builders to incorporate passive solar design components as well as other sustainable design features and systems

Support the project team creation, bidding, pre-construction, procurement, construction and post-construction phases of a custom home

On or off-site consulting for site selection, minimizing site impact, building design/orientation, green building materials/products, construction details, recycling/reuse of unused materials and construction problem resolution

Provide education on "building science" construction methodologies to builders and sub-contractors

Support the selection and sourcing of "green building" products, materials and systems, and any necessary sub-contractors

Ensure requirements for "green" certification are met during construction

Quantify the tangible cost savings and health and environmental benefits of a home constructed using "green building" principles, materials and systems for mortgage companies and real estate agents

Builders and contractors are constantly challenged to find materials and sub-contractors that can achieve the design specifications of energy-efficient and "green" homes to pass the local county's plan review, and incorporate alternative materials while remaining on schedule and budget.

SolarTerra LLC's construction support services can provide 1) passive solar design support, 2) visibility to available and appropriate building products and associated installation techniques, 3) assistance in shepherding permits through building inspectors who may be unfamiliar with alternative materials and systems, and 4) materials and sub-contractor scheduling, as well as ongoing project management.

Please contact us for more information about our services and rates.