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Our portfolio at Pura Vida Homes ranges from modest single-family dwellings to large dream homes to multi-family housing units. We are experts at helping families build new homes; we also love the unique challenge and opportunity presented by remodels.
Amidst all this variety runs the consistent themes of sustainability and craftsmanship. Our homes are green and beautiful, and we're committed to building homes that match the unique values and lifestyles of our clients.
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David & Nancy Brown Residence
This beautiful custom home is built along Banks Lake and its 17 foot vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows take every advantage of the outstanding view. The low-e insulated windows are triple-glazed partner with the straw bale walls to ensure this home will stay cool on the hottest summer days and warm even during Electric City’s coldest winters.
Where: Electric City, WA
Size: 2810 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Completed: Summer, 2011
Special Notes: Designed by Thomas W. Angell and Pura Vida. This home is featured in this article of the Grand Coulee Dam’s local paper.
WHY IT'S GREEN:
- Super-insulated straw bale walls
- Radiant heated floors
- High performance advanced framing
- Low-e insulated windows
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Low-flush toilets
- Solar reflectant roofing
- Heat recovery ventilation system |
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Wayne & Jackie Green Residence
This bright and comfortable single family home effortlessly brings the outdoors in with large windows, vaulted ceilings and amazing views throughout. The open floor plan suits the homeowners’ love for frequent family gatherings; special attention was paid to ensure this home will comfortably suit the Green’s active lifestyle even as they move into their retirement years.
Where: Spokane Valley, WA
Size: 2700 square feet; 3 bedrooms; 2.5 baths
Completed: Spring, 2009
Special notes: Designed by Curt Preston of Somerset Designs with straw bale specific engineering by Kelly Lerner of One World Design. This project was featured on the 2010 Green & Solar Home Tour.
WHY IT'S GREEN:
- Super-insulated straw bale structure
- Duct-free radiant floor heating
- High efficiency hot water
- Low-e insulated windows
- Forest Stewardship Council certified lumber
- Xeroscaped property is irrigated by the home’s independently plumbed grey water system. |
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The Gathering Place, Couer D’Alene Tribal Housing Project
The Coeur d' Alene Tribal Housing Authority received a $4 million federal stimulus grant to build this 18-unit multifamily housing project in Plummer, Idaho. A sustainably-built, low-income housing project of this magnitude is unprecedented in the Northwest, and it is believed to be the largest straw bale project in the United States. The units will provide housing for 70 low-to-moderate income individuals currently on tribal housing waiting lists. Pura Vida Homes installed the straw bale walls for this exciting project and completed its scope of work in January, 2011.
Where: Plumber, Idaho
Size: 26280 square feet
Completed: Winter, 2011
Special Notes: The Gathering Place was designed by Thomas W. Angell.
WHY IT'S GREEN:
- Super-insulated straw bale walls |
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Kai Huschke Residence
In August 2009, Pura Vida Homes was contacted by Kai Huschke to assist with the completion of his 1500 sq. ft. strawbale infill home, near Latah Creek. Pura Vida contracted to provide the following services: Completion of the roof framing, installation of a Loc-Rib steel roofing system, the erection of a rough-sawn cerdar deck with southern exposure, custom crafted entry awnings, and general exterior finishes.
Where: Spokane, Washington
Size: 1500 square feet
Completed: August, 2009
Special Notes: Straw bale specific engineering by Kelly Lerner of One World Design.
WHY IT'S GREEN:
- Super-insulated straw bale walls |
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