From The Homeowner
The house was a long time coming and a dream come true. I called Stillwater, Kaveh flew down to meet us, and my husband and I were immediately on board. I felt so comfortable with Stillwater that we hired our contractor without bidding the job out. The next 14 months were a breeze. Literally no hiccups, no hold ups, no hassles. And the house we wound up with is a joy to live in. It’s bright, it’s simple, and it feels like home.
I'm a horse person, so I describe the main hallway as my center aisle. It's wide, it's airy, and it servers as the perfect gallery for our photography and art pieces. And the house takes full advantage of the spectacular views of the valley, with the full-length glass doors in both the great room and the master bedroom. In hindsight, there is nothing I would change in either the house or the guest house. Both are just perfect. We couldn't be happier!
From The Homeowner"Having studied architecture, we were probably one of the most difficult clients Stillwater could have had; nonetheless, they were extremely collaborative and we feel we created an amazing house that met all our needs and budget."
Entire waste from a Stillwater home fabrication.
Protecting Old Growth Forests
Our prefabricated panels are produced from an exceptional, engineered timber that is superior to solid, sawn timber from which traditional homes are built. In nearly all conditions, it will not twist, split, cup or warp—before or after it reaches the job site. Not only does our method reduce waste up to 50% compared to traditional building methods, it also helps to protect old-growth forests.
"When it’s 15°F to 20°F outside and the sun is shining, it stays 70°F to 72°F inside the home with NO supplemental heat! Also, the generous 9' overhangs provide shade in the summer, and it stays much cooler inside when the sun is high in the sky. The way this home was designed to capture passive solar gain is amazing!"
–Richard & Vicky, Stillwater Homeowners, Colorado
Placement of your home on the site is carefully considered to not only take advantage of the view, but also to maximize the benefits of the solar path across the house.
Sustainability
We are dedicated to home design and fabrication that is sustainable, healthy and environmentally sound –now and for years to come. Our homes blend highly efficient sustainable building design with environmentally responsible materials.
Design
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Our LEED-Accredited architects are committed to structural integrity, energy performance, and minimizing environmental impact.
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Mindful positioning of the home on the site to achieve optimal ventilation in summer as well as passive solar heating in cooler months.
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Homesite placement and engineering carried out with consideration to conservation and natural assets preservation.
Materials
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High-quality, engineered wood is used providing years of trouble-free, dependable use. Engineered wood also helps with the reduction of waste and decreased disposal costs. Wood is a highly renewable resource – 27% more timber is grown than harvested each year.
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Our standing seam metal roof lasts 40-60 years reducing replacement, repair and waste.
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FSC certified hardwood floors are available.
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Kitchen and bathroom countertops made from recycled glass and porcelain are available.
LEED-Accredited Architects
Stillwater Dwellings is one of the only prefabricated home companies that maintains our own staff of full-time architects. This allows us to select only the most skilled architects for our high-end home designs. Our LEED-Certified architects (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) are dedicated to home design that is sustainable, sound and energy smart – for years to come.
Energy Management
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Hybrid insulation system that give the house a minimum R-50 value for the roof, R-28 for the walls, and R-30 for the floors.
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Photovoltaic and car charger ready.
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Full solar energy management solutions.
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Energy star appliances and lighting available.
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Designed to take advantage of passive heating/cooling solutions.
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Panelized production allows for an overall higher quality home built with greater precision, potentially reducing overall energy consumption 15-20% over stick-built homes.
Embodied Energy
Embodied energy is the total energy used to produce, transport and construct a home. According to the organization Architecture 2030, embodied energy often accounts for 15-20% of a building’s total energy use during a 50 year period. Using low embodied energy materials and processes reduce a home’s overall life cycle carbon footprint.
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Reduced material waste of up to 50% over stick-built homes.
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Reduction in deliveries to the site of up to 90%.
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Safer working conditions in a factory-controlled environment.
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Smaller construction footprint. Less truck traffic. Onsite construction process is shorter with less disruption to the environment and community in the form of noise and air pollution.
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Reduced operational energy.
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Prefabricated homes can be up to 25% faster to construct.
Indoor Environment
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Homes are tightly insulated and assembled with optimal ventilation and air flow.
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Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint.