Blu Homes Overview Book by Anya Lamb

| Home Overview

The Blu Homes Story Blu Homes was started as a two-year research study at MIT and RISD on how to use technology to revolutionize the way we build green homes. I tested this on my own ecologically protected property with our first homes, which were designed online in 3-D and precision-built with steel, installed in one inspiring day and each finished in a week. Since then Blu has been building high-quality, green homes for families across North America. Our goal is to make it easier and more fun for our clients to design and build beautiful, spacious, light-filled homes that bring the outside in. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill Haney, Founder and President

Blu in the News “It is so exciting to see how the Breezehouse design has evolved since we helped introduce it to the world in 2005. Blu’s innovative combination of advanced building technology, striking design featuring the best of indoor-outdoor living, and the highest green and quality standards is a perfect reflection of how our readers dream of living in the West.” —Shannon Thompson, VP of Marketing, Sunset Magazine.

As Seen In

BRILLIANT Blu Homes is namedCOMPANIES on the 2012 list by

Our Homeowners “In considering building Blu Homes, we wanted to construct buildings that were not only beautiful, not only energy efficient, but also ones that we could easily maintain. The sense we got from our own operations folks was that once a Blu Home is up, it’s a rock. It’s there forever.” —James DeVecchi, Headmaster, Portsmouth Abbey School

“For us, the decision was not just because we liked Blu’s design, but because we could move forward very rapidly. We purchased our land in July 2010 and the house arrived 6 months later. A few short months later, our finished home was showcased by Dwell Magazine.” —Steve and Jo Cooper, Healdsburg, CA

“My wife and I had been coming up to the lake ever since we first met, and decided to build a home there to make it a more permanent part of our lives as our children grew up. We chose the Glidehouse because of how it blurs the line between the indoors and outdoors. Blu’s unwavering price and short time on site helped put us at ease and minimized disturbance to our neighbors.” —Chris Chesney, Nelson, NH

Blu’s Unique Approach Blu Homes offers architect-designed, precisionbuilt, and eco-friendly homes in an extraordinarily convenient way—to make life simpler, healthier and more beautiful for you. A team of leading architects has combined warm eco-friendly materials, clean and spacious lines, high ceilings and thoughtful storage systems to create delightful, sun-drenched indoor environments that connect seamlessly with the outdoors. At Blu, we are committed to reducing stress and risk for our customers by simplifying and streamlining the home-building process. We use sophisticated 3-D technology to engineer, build and finish your home on site—all within 7-9 months and at a fixed and transparent price.

Introduction 4

Blu’s Steel Framing Blu’s proprietary steel framing technology was developed out of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Rhode Island School of Design to provide buildings of incredible strength, quality and durability for high performance in extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-level wind zones and extreme snow loads, high seismic zones and challenging soil and marine moisture environments. In addition, Blu’s steel framing technology allows for homes that are far more spacious than traditional stick-built or prefab homes. Our homes fold onto a standard truck for shipping, and then unfold to reveal living spaces up to 25’ wide and 16’ high, with beautiful glass windows that bring natural daylight inside.

Blu Building Process Built in Blu’s factory by our highly skilled craftsman, Blu homes are beautiful, healthy and green—and extremely well constructed. Factory construction in 6-8 weeks enables a much greener building process protected from the elements and free of mold-causing moisture and debris, and is much less stressful for you and your neighbors! In addition, it means rigorous research and selection of green building materials that are healthier for your family and for the earth. Moreover, computer driven and automated factory construction techniques assure quality construction of the highest order. After rigorous quality assurance evaluations at our factory, and expert input from third party engineers, our homes are inspected in the factory by government certified evaluators. Only then will Blu ship a home to a customer’s building site. Finally, a team of trained Blu professionals travels to each customer’s site, taking final responsibility for the quality of each Blu home.

Introduction 6

A Blu Home to Fit Your Lifestyle One of the most exciting aspects of the Blu product family is the multitude of floor plans and home sizes that fit a wide range of lifestyles and purposes. Your preferences

ultimately

determine

the

design. From an Origin studio or home additions to a 5+ bedroom Breezehouse and pod combination, Blu homes are versatile and diverse enough to fit virtually any homeowner need. Many of our floor plans can be designed with an integrated staircase to a lower level, and can be mirrored to orient the house to best suit your site and views.

Furthermore, Bluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

advanced

envelope,

building

Personalized by You

sturdy

Using Bluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-D Configurator, you can personalize your Blu home online, and for

steel frame design and efficient folding

free! Choose from numerous options, including appliances, cabinetry, flooring,

technology mean that our homes are

countertops, fixtures, finishes, cladding and accessories. Our designers have

available across North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from

curated the best products available in modern green design to ensure quality in

Massachusetts to California.

every aspect of our homes.

Blu | Finishes

Blu | Exterior Finishes

Blu | Kitchen and Bath Finishes

Siding

Appliances—Standard

Cedar in 4 Clear and STK finishes HardiePlank option in 8 colors

Whirlpool or KitchenAid

Siding Accent Silbonit Siding Accents in 6 colors Refrigerator

Range

Microwave/ Vent Hood

Dishwasher

Door and Window Color Andersen Exterior Terratone in 3 colors

Appliances—Upgrade SubZero, Wolf and Thermador

Roof Engineered Metal in 8 rugged finishes

Sliding Sunshades

Refrigerator

Oven

Range

Dishwasher

Microwave

Warming Drawer

Venthood

Internal Blower

Exquisite cedar sunshades on barn door tracks create shade and privacy while letting the beauty of natural sunlight in. Perfect for passive cooling

Sliding Doors Door Andersen Anderson Sliding Sliding Doors Doors Folding NanaWall upgrade

Kitchen Sink Kohler Single and Double Basin options

Tile Florida Tile and Walker Zanger options in 38 stone, glass and tile textures GreenGuard®-Certified

Countertop Caeserstone, ECO™ by Consentino, and LG Hi-MACS countertops in 23 finishes. GreenGuard®-Certified

Cabinet Style Executive and Bellini Cabinets in 16 styles

Cabinet Hardware IKEA and Top Knob hardware styles

Shower/Tub Drop-in Tile Tub and Shower Sterling and Kohler Vikrel Tubs

Toilet Toto Floor Mounted or Wall-Hung Dual-Flush Toilets

Finishes 12

Blu | Interior Finishes Flooring

Lighting Fixtures—Standard

Plyboo and Mountain Lumber flooring in 8 different wood finishes

WAC and Cooper Lighting

Heating/Cooling Radiant Floor Heating standard High Efficiency A/C and Forced Hot Air option Wall-Mounted A/C option

Track Fixtures

Under Cabinet

Recessed Can Fixtures

Pendent Fixtures

LED Lighting Fixtures—Upgrade WAC Lighting

Fireplace Heat & Glo and Cocoon Fireplaces in 11 styles Track Fixtures

Under Cabinet

Recessed Can Fixtures

Pendent Fixtures

Speakers Yamaha Natural Sound 3-Way In‑Ceiling System

Blu | Breezehouse

Blu | Breezehouse The iconic design of the Blu | Breezehouse® offers an elegant and harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor living. The Breezehouse is centered around its beautiful signature Breezespace™, a glass-enclosed living area situated under a distinctive “butterfly” roof. Dramatic sliding glass doors or NanaWalls® open to connect the Breezespace to the outdoors, creating an open-air living room that beautifully marries the home’s interior with the natural world surrounding it. The most luxurious Blu design, the Breezehouse features three distinct floor plans—from a four-bedroom plan and optional pod additions, to an elegant master suite option with a luxurious walk-through closet and private sitting areas. The Breezehouse is designed to be accessible for people of all abilities and is available across North America. BEDROOMS: 3-4 + Optional Pod BATHS: 3 BUILDING AREA: 56’-7” x 53’-6” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 14’ PRICE: $540,000+, $585,000+ in CA & Canada

Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $110,000+, $120,000+ in CA & Canada

Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $125,000+, $135,000+ in CA & Canada

3 Bedroom and Library plus Optional Pod

17' 12'

CLOSET MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”

BEDROOM 2 10’-10” x 12’-0”

Blu | Breezehouse Blu | Breezehouse

BATH 2

18’-6”

LIBRARY 15’-9” x 11’-2”

MASTER BEDROOM 18’-4” x 11’-2”

ENTRY COURT

56’-7”

REAR COURT

19’-8”

BREEZESPACE 25’-0” x 20’-0”

18’-6”

25’-0”

KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”

LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”

BATH 5’-0” x 7’-5”

MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”

ENTRY

COATS

PANTRY

BEDROOM 1 17’-2” x 11’-2”

CLEANING

OPTIONAL DESK AREA

18’-6”

OPTIONAL POD

BEDROOM 3 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”

BATH 3 7’-9”” x 5’

49’-0” UPGRADE

53’-6” BEDROOM 2 11’-7” x 11’-2”

MECH

NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Breezehouse

4 Bedroom plus Optional Pod

CLOSET MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”

MECH 6’-8” x 3’-5”

BATH 2

18’-6”

Blu | Breezehouse

BEDROOM 3 11’-2” x 11’-2”

BEDROOM 2 10’-10” x 12’-0”

MASTER BEDROOM 18’-4” x 11’-2”

ENTRY COURT

56’-7”

REAR COURT

19’-8”

BREEZESPACE 25’-0” x 20’-0”

17’-0”

DOWN OPTIONAL POD

18’-6”

KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”

BATH 5’-0” x 7’-5”

LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”

MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”

18’-6”

COATS

PANTRY

BEDROOM 1 15’-7” x 11’-2”

CLEANING

ENTRY BEDROOM 4 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”

BATH 3 7’-9”” x 5’

MECH 49’-0” UPGRADE

53’-6”

NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

3 Bedroom with Enlarged Master plus Optional Pod

MASTER CLOSET 15’-9” x 5’-6”

MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”

Blu | Breezehouse Blu | Breezehouse

MECH 6’-8” x 3’-5”

BATH 2

18’-6”

17' 12'

BEDROOM 2 11’-2”-11’-2”

MASTER BEDROOM 29’-2” x 11’-2”

SITTING/DRESSING AREA

ENTRY COURT

56’-7”

REAR COURT

19’-8”

BREEZESPACE 25’-0” x 20’-0”

17’-0”

DOWN OPTIONAL POD

18’-6”

KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”

BATH 7’-5” x 5’-0”

LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”

MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”

18’-6”

COATS

PANTRY

CLEANING

ENTRY

OFFICE 15’-7” x 11’-2”

BEDROOM 3 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”

BATH 3 7’-9”” x 5’

MECH 49’-0” UPGRADE

53’-6”

NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Glidehouse

Blu | Glidehouse The Blu | Glidehouse® combines convenient single-story living, breathtaking panoramic views and thoughtful storage systems to create a stylish and comfortable indoor environment. Signature sliding glass “walls” are perfect for showcasing the natural landscape as well as drawing in fresh air and plentiful light. Sleek, elegant storage bars maximize space and allow the living areas to remain clear and uncluttered. On the exterior, exquisite cedar sunshades combine design flair with practical functionality, creating shade and privacy and letting natural light stream in. The Glidehouse starts at two bedrooms and two bathrooms and has optional one or two-bedroom pods that can be integrated to add additional bedroom or home office space. The Glidehouse is designed to be accessible for people of all abilities and can be outfitted with fully accessible fittings and fixtures as needed. BEDROOMS: 2 + Optional Pod BATHS: 2 BUILDING AREA: 65’-0”x 36’-0” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 13’-9” PRICE: $395,000+, $445,000+ in CA & Canada

Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $110,000+, $120,000+ in CA & Canada

Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $125,000+, $135,000+ in CA & Canada

16'-3" 9'-9”

2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom plus Optional Pod

Blu | Glidehouse Blu | Glidehouse

65’-0” 16’-0”

49’-0”

MECH

BATH 2 5’-8” x 10’-9”

BEDROOM 2 11’-6” x 11’-0”

MASTER BEDROOM 22’-6” x 17’-0”

OFFICE 13’-0” x 11’-0”

36’-0”

BEDROOM 15’-7” x 11’-2”

MASTER BATH 5’-8” x 11’-4”

OPTIONAL POD

17’-6”

18’-6”

BATH 7’-5” x 5’-0”

18’-6”

17’-0”

KITCHEN 16’-0” x 17’-0” LIVING ROOM 16’-0” x 16’-0”

DINING ROOM 15’-6” x 17’-0”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Lofthouse

Blu | Lofthouse The Blu | Lofthouse® combines the best of modern design with a classic pitched roof. Experience the wide open floor plans, two story living room, the signature Loftspace® and built-in storage solutions. Add colonial-style windows and shutters for a classic barn-style home, or go without shutters and opt for larger single-pane windows to provide an uninterrupted view of the outdoors. The Lofthouse is offered in two to four bedroom floor plans, with open or separate dining areas and a multitude of interior and exterior finish options.

Enhance the

double-height living room with two fireplace options coupled with sleek, built-in casework. Create additional space and light with our attic package, complete with 3 skylights and 2 windows. As with all of our homes, the Lofthouse comes standard with an engineered steel frame, as well as energy-efficient and eco-friendly finishes, making it as strong and healthy as it is beautiful. BEDROOMS: 2-4 BATHS: 3 FLOORS: 2 BUILDING AREA: 49’-0” x 20’-6” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 17’-6” PRICE: $370,000+

3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom with Loftspace

Blu | Lofthouse Blu | Lofthouse

29'-3” 18'-6”

49’-0”

W/D

BATH 7’6” x 5’

MASTER BATH 10’5” x 5’

PULL STAIR ABOVE

BEDROOM 2 11’-5” x 9’-5”

WIC 5’ x 5’

BEDROOM 1 11’-5” x 13’-0”

20’-6”

DOWN

LOFTSPACE 11’-4” x 17’-4”

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ENTRY

MECHANICAL CLOSET

KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2”

BATH 7’-10” x 6’-2”

BEDROOM 3 13’-8” x 9’-6”

20’-6”

DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”

FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Lofthouse

3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom

49’-0”

BATH 7’6” x 5’

MASTER BATH 10’5” x 5’

PULL STAIR ABOVE

BEDROOM 3 11’-4” x 9’-5”

BEDROOM 2 11’-5” x 9’-5”

WIC 5’ x 5’

BEDROOM 1 11’-5” x 13’-0”

20’-6”

DOWN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ENTRY KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2”

BATH 7’-10” x 6’-2”

OFFICE/MEDIA ROOM 11’-4” x 12’

20’-6”

DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”

FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

4 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom

Blu | Lofthouse Blu | Lofthouse

29'-3” 18'-6”

49’-0”

W/D

BATH 7’6” x 5’

MASTER BATH 10’5” x 5’

PULL STAIR ABOVE

BEDROOM 3 11’-4” x 9’-5”

BEDROOM 1 11’-5” x 13’-0”

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ENTRY

MECHANICAL CLOSET

KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2”

BATH 7’-10” x 6’-2”

BEDROOM 4 13’-8” x 9’-6”

20’-6”

BEDROOM 2 11’-5” x 9’-5”

WIC 5’ x 5’

20’-6”

DOWN

DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”

FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Balance

Blu | Balance The Blu | Balance® is one of the most spacious and versatile Blu designs. Suitable for growing families and downsizers alike, the single-story home centers around a large, 34’ wide living space with 16’ high ceilings and beautiful clerestory windows that bring in plentiful natural light. The large kitchen and island are perfect for sharing meals with family and friends and the open floor plan allows easy flow between kitchen and living room. An elegant master suite features a luxurious master closet, bathroom and sitting area, while two additional bedrooms provide flexible space for guest rooms or a home office. All of the Balance rooms include abundant windows and a full wall of sliding glass doors, creating bright, healthy spaces. The versatility of the Balance design means that it can work in almost all geographies, as well as on narrow urban and suburban lots—perfect for a primary residence, cottage or beach house. BEDROOMS: 3 BATHS: 2 BUILDING AREA: 61’-0” x 36’-0” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 16’ PRICE: $335,000+

3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom

18'-9”

Blu | Balance Blu | Balance

10'-9”

KITCHEN 21’ x 9’-6”

MASTER BATH 11’ x 5’

ENTRY

18’-6”

MASTER BEDROOM 16’ x 17’

BATH 7’ 5”x 5’

DINING/LIVING AREA 21’ x 25’ W/D

17’-6”

MECH

36’-0”

CLOSET

BEDROOM 2 14’ x 11’6” BEDROOM 3 11’ x 11’-6”

49’-0”

12’-0”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED

61’-0” 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Balance 34

2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom

18'-9”

Blu | Balance Blu | Balance

10'-9”

MASTER BATH 11’ x 5’

ENTRY

CLOSET

MASTER BEDROOM 16’ x 17’

18’-6”

KITCHEN 21’ x 9’-6”

BATH 7’ 5”x 5’

DINING/LIVING AREA 21’ x 25’ W/D

17’-6”

MECH

36’-0”

DOWN

BEDROOM 2 11’ x 11’6”

49’-0”

12’-0”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED

61’-0” 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Evolution

Blu | Evolution The Blu | Evolution® is a dynamic two-story design ideal for a single family home or vacation residence, especially if you want to take advantage of a beautiful view. Designed with value in mind but with maximum living space, Evolution’s south-facing windows and high ceilings make the interior bright and airy. An open floor plan and roomy kitchen mean your space is as useful and efficient as it is eco-friendly. The Evolution comes with three or four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Need a little extra privacy? Escape to the top floor master bedroom with ample windows. Add a rooftop deck for the ultimate room with a view. BEDROOMS: 3-4 BATHS: 2 BUILDING AREA: Level 1 – 49’-0” x 20’-6”

Level 2 – 49’-0” x 11’-10”

CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 10’-9” PRICE: $310,000+

$340,000+ in CA & Canada

3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom

Blu | Evolution Blu | Evolution

22'-2” 18'-8” 10'-3”

49’-0”

BATH 7’ 5”x 5’

LOUNGE 9’x10’ DOWN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MECH. ROOM

KITCHEN 13’-6” x 9’ UP

BATH 7’-5”x 5’ W/D

BEDROOM 3 12’ x 9’-6”

DINING/LIVING AREA 35’-6” x 10’

20’-6”

11’-10”

MASTER BEDROOM 12’ x 10’

BEDROOM 4 12’ x 9’-6”

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Evolution 40

4 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom

Blu | Evolution Blu | Evolution

22'-2” 18'-8” 10'-3”

MASTER BEDROOM 12’ x 10’ BATH 7’ 5”x 5’ DOWN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

KITCHEN 13’-6” x 9’

BATH 7’-5”x5’ W/D

BEDROOM 3 12’ x 9’-6”

DINING/LIVING AREA 35’-6” x 10’

20’-6”

BEDROOM 2 11’-8” X 10’

11’-10”

49’-0”

BEDROOM 4 12’ x 9’-6”

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Element

Blu | Element The Blu | Element® is designed to be extraordinarily eco-friendly, efficient and convenient. Using Blu’s Smart Design concept, the Element is “designed big” rather than “built big,” meaning that it has been thoughtfully designed to feel more spacious and to allow for a smaller overall footprint with the same functionality and comfort level. Some of the key Element features include up to 12’ high ceilings, a multi-function living area and abundant windows, including beautiful clerestory windows and a wall of sliding glass doors that wash the interior with natural light. The Element comes in two lengths and a multitude of floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms and up to 1-1/2 bathrooms. Because of its compact single-story layout, the Element is uniquely suited for the retirement years and fully accessible fittings and fixtures can be installed as needed. BEDROOMS: 1-3 BATHS: 1-1.5 BUILDING AREA: 37’-0” x 20’-6” or 49’-0” x 20’-6” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 12’ PRICE: Element 37’ $170,000+

$185,000+ in CA & Canada

Element 49’ $205,000+ $225,000+ in CA & Canada

37’– 1 Bedroom and 37’– 2 Bedroom

15'

Blu | Element Blu | Element

10'

37’ 2 BEDROOM 37’-0”

BATH 7’-5” x 5’

KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”

BEDROOM 2 10’-11” x 8’-11”

20’-6”

W/D

DINING/LIVING 23’-7” x 9’-5” BEDROOM 1 11’-11” x 9’-5”

37’ 1 BEDROOM 37’-0”

MECH W/D

20’-6”

BATH 8’-3” x 6’-4”

KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”

DINING/LIVING 23’-7” x 9’-5” BEDROOM 1 11’-8” x 9’-2”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Element

49’– 2 Bedroom

49’-0”

BEDROOM 2 10’-11” x 8’-11” W/D MECH

KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”

BATH 7’-5” x 5’ 20’-6”

DINING/LIVING 31’-10” x 13’-6”

BEDROOM 1 15’-8” x 9’-5”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

49’– 3 Bedroom

15'

Blu | Element Blu | Element

10'

49’-0”

BATH 7’-5” x 5’

20’-6”

W/D MECH

KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”

BEDROOM 3 10’-11” x 8’-11”

DINING/LIVING 21’-11” x 18’-8”

BEDROOM 2 9’-5” x 9’-5”

BEDROOM 1 15’-8” x 9’-5”

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Origin

Blu | Origin Blu | Origin® is the most versatile design we offer and is now available in even more sizes, layouts and roof lines. The Origin comes in three sizes—25’, 37’ and 49’ long by 18’-6” wide—and has countless possibilities on floor plans. It can be a lovely “small is beautiful” home, with one or two bedrooms for a small “camp” or lake-side retreat. As a studio, Origin is a perfect home addition, guest house or master bedroom. Other Origin home addition possibilities include a yoga space, exercise or art studio, at-home office, media room or in-law apartment. Many buyers today are combining multiple Origins together, or with other Blu models to create the home of their dreams. BEDROOMS: Suite to 2 BATHS: 1 BUILDING AREA: 25’-0” x 18’-6”

37’-0” x 18’-6”

49’-0” x 18’-6”

CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 9’ PRICE: Origin 25’ $130,000+

$145,000+ in CA & Canada

Origin 37’ $155,000+ $175,000+ in CA & Canada Origin 49’ $185,000+ $210,000+ in CA & Canada

25’ and 37’

12'-5”

Blu | Origin Blu | Origin

25’ ORIGIN 25’-0”

MECH 12'-5”

18’-6”

BATH 7’-5”x 5’

KITCHEN 15’-5” x 6’-5”

BEDROOM 7’ x 10’-5” DINING/LIVING 15’-5” x 9’

37’ ORIGIN

37’-0”

MECH W/D BATH 7’-5” x 5’ 18’-6”

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING 21’-3” x 17’

BEDROOM 1 14’-3” x 12’

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Origin 52

49’

Blu | Origin Blu | Origin

12'-5”

49’-0”

MECH W/D BATH 7’-5” X 5’ 18’-6”

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING 23’ X 16’

BEDROOM 2 9’ X 11’

BEDROOM 1 14’ X 11’

UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0

2’

4’

8’

SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”

Blu | Garage

Blu | Garage An extraordinary compliment to your Blu Home. Available in 3 tailored packages, all garages can be finished to match your Blu home and precision-built to the same high green standards. Better yet, your Blu Garage will be designed, built and finished by the same dedicated Blu team as the rest of your home. Talk about a simple process and a beautiful home for your car! Vrroom. Blu Garages come with a unique set of eco-friendly and convenient features. Just need a pad to park your cars? Get the Pure Garage Package, with room for 2 cars and standard electric car outlets. Looking for something more refined for your electric roadster? Choose the fully finished Premium Package, with GreenGuard® certified casework, Andersen windows and built-in electric car outlets. Outfit with twin aluminum and glass garage doors for the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience. CARS: 2 cars + storage MODELS:

L-Series | W-Series | Carport

FOOTPRINT: 22’ x 26’ | 26’ x 22’ | 24’-6” x 24’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 9’ PRICE*: Garage $35,500+

$39,000+ in CA & Canada

Carport $22,000+ $24,000+ in CA & Canada *Price does not include garage floor slab, exterior stain and painting

Blu | Garage Features

Side-entry door for convenient access

Fully finished insulation, interior drywall and trim Twin aluminum and glass garage doors

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(or solid panel steel garage door)

Sealed cedar siding

Sil-bonit fiber cement accent panels

Modern exterior light fixtures Neutra house numbers*

Double-pane Andersen windows Electric car outlet Eco-mesh trellis*

W-Series, Premium Garage *Suggested accessory not supplied by Blu

L-Series

PURE

PLUS

PREMIUM

W-Series

PURE

PLUS

PREMIUM

Carport

PURE

PLUS

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FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

TOYOTA PRIUS

22'

L-Series (INCL. MIRRORS)

22'

(INCL. MIRRORS)

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

TOYOTA PRIUS (INCL. MIRRORS)

(INCL. MIRRORS)

26'

3'-1"

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

TOYOTA PRIUS

26'

3'-1"

11'-6" 7'-0"

7'-0"

22'

W-Series TOYOTA PRIUS (INCL. MIRRORS)

(INCL. MIRRORS)

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

(INCL. MIRRORS)

22'

(INCL. MIRRORS)

3'-1"

24'-6"

11'-6"

24'

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

TOYOTA PRIUS

22'

(INCL. MIRRORS)

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

TOYOTA PRIUS

7'-0" 3'-1"

3'-1" 11'-6"

11'-6" 26'

26'

7'-0"

Carport TOYOTA PRIUS (INCL. MIRRORS)

FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID

24'

(INCL. MIRRORS)

10'-10"

8'-10"

3'-1" 11'-6"

11'-6"

24'-6"

3'-1" 7'-0"

Blu | Combinations

BluÂ |Â Combinations Many buyers today are combining multiple Blu models to create the home of their dreams. Blu has also worked with clients to incorporate sitebuilt elements such as decks, walk-out lower levels and carports.

The options are endless.

Come explore!

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Faster Process Blu’s operations back end—including experienced project managers and skilled factory craftspeople—allows Blu to deliver an ‘end to end’ solution for homeowners. The final product is a beautiful, healthy, superior home constructed

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Healthy for Your Family and the Natural World Steel frame has the highest strength to weight ratio, produces less waste (2% vs. 20% for lumber) and is recyclable

Interior eco-friendly paint primer

Energy efficient CFL and LED lighting options available

Radiant flooring and mini splits with high seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER)

Rigid foam provides a tight air seal and radiant barrier

Structural and light steel are up to 77% recycled

Andersen window and door configurations allow for abundant natural light, and contain recycled content wood fiber and glass

Low flow fixtures for water efficiency

Bamboo, forest stewardship council (FSC) and reclaimed wood flooring options

Factory-built home ensures quality and a controlled environment that keeps out moisture and mold

Facades designed based on specific orientation for passive solar siting

Smart Design

Eco Materials

Energy Efficiency

Water Conservation

Healthy Environment

Conserve Energy, Save 50%

Sample Energy Costs of a Blu | Element 49’ vs a Similarly-sized Existing, Energy-compliant Home $1200

Living or working in a Blu home is like driving a hybrid car—it’s quiet, comfortable and energy efficient.

strongly believe that a well-insulated, cost-effective

Annual Energy Cost

building envelope is the most important way to increase

$900

$600

home energy efficiency. In all of our homes we use high$300

performing insulation and high efficiency, gas-filled windows to help self-regulate the interior home climate.

Blu | Element 49'

In addition to using a variety of energy-saving products and appliances, we also use innovative 3-D modeling technology to optimize the sun, wind and weather

Existing Energy-Compliant Home

Sample Energy Costs of a Blu | Element 37’ vs a Similarly-sized Existing, Energy-compliant Home

patterns specific to a particular building site—wise use of $1200

a home’s natural environment is often an inexpensive way to achieve energy savings. Overall, Blu homes are typically 50% more energy efficient than average existing homes, reducing your monthly operating costs while keeping you

Annual Energy Cost

$900

$600

comfortable. $300

Save up to $7,000+ in 10 years in energy costs

Blu | Element 37'

Existing Energy-Compliant Home

Sample Area: Worcester, MA

Blu Homes Pricing

Model

Starting Price*

California & Canada Starting Price*

Blu is committed to providing the greatest transparency possible on home

Origin 25’

$130,000

$145,000

pricing. Standard Blu Homes come designed for free. All prices and premiums

Origin 37’

$155,000

$175,000

are published online, and Blu strives to minimize any extra delivery or building

Origin 49’

$185,000

$210,000

Element 37’

$170,000

$185,000

Element 49’

$205,000

$225,000

Evolution

$310,000

$340,000

Balance

$335,000

$365,000

Lofthouse

$370,000

$405,000

Glidehouse

$395,000

$445,000

Breezehouse

$540,000

$585,000

Pod 17’

$110,000

$120,000

Pod 25’

$125,000

$135,000

Garages

$35,500

$39,000

Carports

$22,000

$24,000

charges due to difficult sites or engineering requirements. In addition, Blu builds in its factory, where costs are often a fraction of what they would be on site. Thus, your home will come fully equipped and set by our Blu team with appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting and floors—all eco-friendly, and all at a transparent, fixed price.†

Base Pricing Includes

Other Costs to Consider*

Blu house

Local Permitting

Standard materials and finishes

Excavation

Delivery and set on your foundation

Foundation

Finishing by our own skilled crew

Utility hook-ups

All appliances

Finish painting

Decks, garages, driveways, landscaping

Blu charges a premium in the State of California to cover additional services and material costs that allow us to better serve our customers. The “California Package” includes the following: • Additional documentation services to meet CalGreen and basic local permitting requirements • Higher crane mobilization fees at delivery • Certain code-required building materials such as sprinkler systems and additional exterior lights • Calculation of site-specific engineering loads so that foundation costs from your site contractor will be reduced

* Additional charges may apply based upon geographic location, site-specific conditions and applicable state and local sales tax. Please contact our sales team at build@bluhomes.com for more details. All prices are USD. Base pricing contained herein is subject to change at any time. Such changes will be reflected on Blu’s website. For current pricing, see bluhomes.com

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Blu helps you find land, finance your home and manage your project!

Finding Land The Blu Land Search Program helps our clients find land, perform site visits and ensure that the land is build-able. As part of the program, we currently provide: uu

Exclusive land sites that marry beautifully with Blu homes

A Realtor Partnership Program offering 2% commission on the home for helping our clients find land

A personalized land search providing a curated list of potential land sales based on your criteria

Site assessments by our project management team to ensure deliverability and build-ability

Financing Your Home The Blu Financial Partners Program is happy to help you work through your financing. Financing your home will start with a Construction Loan. Once construction is complete, your loan will be converted to a traditional home loan (mortgage). To assist you in this process, we currently provide:

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Introductions to lenders on our Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, appropriate for your geography

Initial estimates for your lender on our costs

Managing Your Project BluServ is a comprehensive project management package that oversees your new home project from end-to-end. BluServ provides 5 key services: uu

Creating the Project Budget

Maintaining the Project Schedule

Site-bidding and Contractor Selection

Overseeing Foundation Design and Engineering

Managing the Project through Completion

BluServ is offered at a small 4% fee calculated on the actual cost of sub-contracted site work.

Build Your Blu Home Today!

Contact Blu Homes at

build@bluhomes.com 866.887.7997

Boston 130 Turner St., Suite 610 Waltham, MA 02453

Blu is the only prefab home-builder that offers spans that are 18’ to 25’ wide and ceilings up to 16’ high, making your living areas feel more open, sunny and spacious than traditional prefab spaces. Our proprietary folding technology allows us to deliver these spacious homes at a shipping cost that is a fraction of that of typical prefab building companies. And that’s just the start! We build our homes for beauty, comfort and health with warm open spaces that interact with nature, abundant natural light, pure materials, exceptional insulation and ventilation with features that are fun and reduce our carbon footprint.

San Francisco 200 Pine St., Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94104

Ann Arbor 100 N Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

130 Turner St., Suite 610, Waltham, MA 02453

200 Pine St., Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94104

100 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104