I'll soon be relocating to Flagstaff Arizona and I'm exploring housing
options. In addition to the usual, houses, condos etc. I'm considering
purchasing some land and having a small home constructed. The structure
need not be large, this will be a second home, and I'll be commuting to
Tucson on weekends.



If I go this route, I'd like an energy efficient design. I presently own a
passive-solar rammed-earth house in Tucson and love it. I have a few
questions I hope someone can answer.



First, are log cabin kits a reasonable way to go? I won't have time to do
it myself so I'll be looking for a turn-key set up.



Second, can anyone recommend a reliable builder in the Flagstaff area?
Again, energy efficiency is important whether it's a log, straw bale, or
more conventional construction. Trombe windows, and A frame with a loft and
other things are all acceptable. I'll go with stock plans if that will cut
the time and costs.



Third, realistically, what will a 1200 - 1500 square foot home cost and how
long will it take to complete? We're coming into the winter so I assume
construction will shut down for a few months.



Thanks in advance



pjbphd




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pjbphd wrote:

I'll soon be relocating to Flagstaff Arizona and I'm exploring housing
options. In addition to the usual, houses, condos etc. I'm considering
purchasing some land and having a small home constructed...

You might look at

www.pbspanels.com

Send them a drawing on the back of an envelope, and after a few iterations,
your house arrives as a stack of lightweight 8'x24' panels on a flatbed
truck. They have an impressive factory in Phoenix...

Nick

"pjbphd" wrote in message
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I'll soon be relocating to Flagstaff Arizona and I'm exploring housing
options. In addition to the usual, houses, condos etc. I'm considering
purchasing some land and having a small home constructed. The structure
need not be large, this will be a second home, and I'll be commuting to
Tucson on weekends.



If I go this route, I'd like an energy efficient design. I presently own
a
passive-solar rammed-earth house in Tucson and love it. I have a few
questions I hope someone can answer.



First, are log cabin kits a reasonable way to go? I won't have time to do
it myself so I'll be looking for a turn-key set up.



Second, can anyone recommend a reliable builder in the Flagstaff area?
Again, energy efficiency is important whether it's a log, straw bale, or
more conventional construction. Trombe windows, and A frame with a loft
and
other things are all acceptable. I'll go with stock plans if that will
cut
the time and costs.



Third, realistically, what will a 1200 - 1500 square foot home cost and
how
long will it take to complete? We're coming into the winter so I assume
construction will shut down for a few months.

------------- Why would construction be shut down for a few months in
Arizona because it is "winter". Here in Canada, where we know about real
winters, construction proceeds throughout the cold season with only a few
minor delays for temperature sensitive processes -- concrete is poured
throughout winter.



Thanks in advance



pjbphd




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