Comments on: Ultra Efficient Solargon 30

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:04:05 +0000

true, but R-42 SIPs walls/roof + R-28 SIPs floor with very little thermal bridging = huge long term energy savings for the life of the building. Studies show time and time again that the greatest return on investment for energy savings comes from creating a super-insulated building envelope.

By: Epperson

Epperson — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:55:36 +0000

I like the approach of this company–to rethink the most efficient design in the world by using one of the strongest building materials in SIP walls to insulate it. The price is in the neighborhood of where it should be considering the pre-fab characteristics of this model.

To build it cheaper, buy SIP walls from a local supplier instead.

If you want Yurts modeled after the real thing–the Mongolian Ger–try companies like Pacific Yurts or Colorado Yurts.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:58:58 +0000

Nice designs, fast build, but a bit expensive compared to other green building techniques.

By: SlimJim

SlimJim — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:06:48 +0000

This is a very nice place…

That would look good with a walk-out basement!

By: Sheri Mattei

Sheri Mattei — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:15:10 +0000

Hi Keira, I have been in Bob Sutherlands 30′ Solargon and it does feel extremely spacious and light.

By: Keira

Keira — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:28:36 +0000

This house is gorgeous! I love all of the windows and the open design seems like it would feel very spacious.