About Our Design & Progress
To provide for greater durability and long-term affordability, the EcoVillage buildings were designed for Passive House (PHIUS) certification with the goal of achieving 100% of our energy from renewable sources. We are also tracking embodied carbon through life cycle analyses with the goal of minimizing green house emissions and material waste in both the short and the long term. The houses have large porches and private outdoor space. Each house has at least one bedroom and full bathroom on the ground floor as well as an accessible entrance. Upper floor space, which is within the thermal envelope of the building, can be customized to suit the residents. This may include a home office, bedrooms, a bath, or left open for studio space. The houses do not have basements.
Purchase of a home includes a share of the common facilities. There is no developer fee or profit in the project, so every house is sold at cost.
We anticipate a move-in date in 2026. Currently, 27 of the 35 units have been committed to founding member homebuyers. Commitment date determines the order of unit selection. 8 Units are available for purchase or co-purchase. Some units are available for rental.
Our professional team, which includes experts in architecture, engineering, ecology, energy, and high-performance construction, is taking a science-based approach to both site and buildings. Outcomes such as energy use, indoor air quality, site water collection, and soil character are more than just design goals—they will actually be monitored . Our EcoResources Group is preparing a community land management plan.
RCE’s Professional Team includes a number of amazing businesses that we’re proud to highlight here:
