Solargon: conservation of energy through intelligent design and utilization of super efficient building components to create very green cabins and homes.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Solargon Kitchen and Bath

 
Living in a Solargon 30 defines efficiency as evident by this nicely rendered kitchenette and bath with walk-in shower and jettrd tub. Contact us with any questions about ultra efficient living and Solargon.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Solargon Mountain Retreat



Here is an update of the Borowski Solargon in Glen Haven, Colorado. (good fishing in the stream)
The owners love their mountain getaway just 30 minutes from their home in the front range. 

The feel is classic "mountain cabin" with this cozy bedroom  and earth tone color choices.


The owner is a talented craftsman. His choice for getting to his loft is this labor intensive oak spiral staircase.     


Drilling the mortise slots for the steps follows laminating and shaping the octagon center post. 





Setting the post.


Installing the steps and balusters.


Bent wood hand railing.



Almost complete. To see more pictures of this Solargon and others go to Picture Albums.




Thursday, January 24, 2013

Solargon Living

 


I have to say that this is one of my favorite Solargon projects. I love their choices for inside treatments. Can't wait to visit again to see the bath and flooring completed.


  This Solargon 30 has a five star+ rating with a HERS index of 62 .  Similar to how MPG tells you the fuel efficiency of a vehicle, the HERS Index indicates the energy efficiency of a home. Each 1- point decrease in the HERS Index corresponds to a 1% reduction in energy consumption compared to a typical new home. (i.e. a HERS Reference Home with HERS Index of 100).Thus a home with a HERS Index of 90 is 10% more energy efficient than a typical home and a Solargon 30 with a HERS Index of 62 is 38% more energy efficient. The lower the number, the higher the savings for the home owner which equates to a lower cost of  ownership and higher resale value. See Article

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Solargon Living


Master bedroom with loft above. The owners plan to eventually install railings and stairs up to the loft.


The bath is on the north side of the house but receives plenty of light from the 4'x 4' skylight above.



His and her vanity with vaulted ceiling gives this bath a spacious feel. The owners boast that between heat received from the link that attaches the Solargon to the main house and the south facing passive solar windows in the new Solargon, that no additional heating is required. This is remarkable considering that this is January in Colorado. There was a heating system installed for the building but has not been turned on.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Carrick and Sarah's Solargon 30



This is an update of another Sand Creek Park Solargon 30. Sand Creek is an off grid community in northern Colorado. The owners Carrick and Sarah live in Wyoming but retreat to their cabin to get out of town.


This off grid Solargon is complete with solar pv electric and solar hot water heating.
See more for more pictures of this project.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Danny's Solargon


Somewhere near Reno, Nevada.


This is Danny's Solargon 30 arriving at the building site. 


In addition to the Solargon the owners have added a link with additional living space.There is no limit to the creative ways to design your super efficient living space with Solargon. We will add new pictures of this project as it progresses. Contact us for more about starting your dream Solargon eco home.





Thursday, November 8, 2012

Solargon 30

This is an interior shot of the Monlezun Solargon 30. The drywall is finished and painting is underway.     See More