Design Build Services:
Rhode island Net Zero Coastal Homes

Net Zero Coastal Design Build Services

We specialize in complex residential projects that demand a seamless integration of architectural design, structural engineering, and advanced building science

Design

Design and Engineering in association with South County Design Group Inc.

3-D modeling

Building Science

Energy Modeling
  • Wrightsoft (Right-Suite)
Thermal Envelope
  • High-R Enclosure Performance
  • Continuous Exterior Insulation
Air Barrier Systems
  • Continuous Interior & Exterior Sealing
Vapor Drive Management
  • Smart Vapor Retarders
Balanced Ventilation
  • Dedicated ERV Systems
Thermal Comfort
  • Uniform Surface Temperatures
  • Convection & Draft Elimination
Net Zero & Energy Resilience
  • DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH)
  • Proprietary System Optimization
  • PV & Battery Storage Integration

Permitting

CRMC (Coastal Resources Management Council)
  • Assents & Buffer Zone Management
RIDEM (Dept. of Environmental Management)
  • OWTS (Septic) & Freshwater Wetlands
Local & State Building Permits
Building Code Compliance
Zoning Board of Review
  • Variances & Special Use Permits

Permitting

CRMC (Coastal Resources Management Council)
  • Assents & Buffer Zone Management
RIDEM (Dept. of Environmental Management)
  • OWTS (Septic) & Freshwater Wetlands
Local & State Building Permits
Building Code Compliance
Zoning Board of Review
  • Variances & Special Use Permits

Construction

New Construction
  • High-Performance & Net Zero Homes
Custom Renovations
  • Whole-Home Structural & Energy Retrofits
Building Enclosure
  • High-Performance Assembly Execution
Project Delivery
  • Integrated Design-Build Services

Site Planning

CRMC (Coastal Resources Management Council)
  • Assents & Buffer Zone Management
FEMA Flood Zone Compliance
  • V-Zone & Coastal A-Zone Requirements
RIDEM (Dept. of Environmental Management)
  • OWTS (Septic) & Freshwater Wetlands
Local & State Building Permits
  • Zoning Analysis & P.E. Certification

Maintenance

Repairs
Landscape
Winterization

Coastal Construction

FEMA Compliance
  • High Hazard V-Zone Requirements
Flood Zone Engineering
  • Coastal A & AE-Zone Design
Structural Resiliency
  • Elevated Pile & Pier Foundations
High-Wind Systems
  • Hurricane-Resistant Building Enclosures

Design Build Services Custom clear glass rail system overlooking the ocean - Westerly RI beach house.

coastal Construction

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