| 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. —Bill Haney, Founder and President
Introduction 1
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Blu’s
advanced
envelope,
building
Personalized by You
sturdy
Using Blu’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 America—from
curated the best products available in modern green design to ensure quality in
Massachusetts to California.
every aspect of our homes.
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Blu | Finishes
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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
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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
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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
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Blu | Breezehouse
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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: $515,000+, $565,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $105,000+, $115,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $120,000+, $130,000+ in CA & Canada
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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”
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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”
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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”
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Blu | Glidehouse
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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: $385,000+, $425,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $105,000+, $115,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $120,000+, $130,000+ in CA & Canada
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16'-3" 9'-9”
2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom plus Optional Pod
Blu | Glidehouse Blu | Glidehouse
65’-0” 16’-0”
49’-0”
MECH
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”
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Blu | Lofthouse
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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: $355,000+ $390,000+ in CA & Canada
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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
UP
KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2”
BATH 7’-10” x 6’-2”
BEDROOM 3 13’-8” x 9’-6”
20’-6”
2
DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”
1
FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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Blu | Lofthouse
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”
2
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”
UP
DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”
1
FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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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
UP
KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2”
BATH 7’-10” x 6’-2”
BEDROOM 4 13’-8” x 9’-6”
20’-6”
2
BEDROOM 2 11’-5” x 9’-5”
WIC 5’ x 5’
20’-6”
DOWN
DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”
1
FIRST FLOOR PLAN UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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Blu | Balance
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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: $315,000+
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$345,000+ in CA & Canada
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”
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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”
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Blu | Evolution
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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: $295,000+
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$325,000+ 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”
2
11’-10”
MASTER BEDROOM 12’ x 10’
BEDROOM 4 12’ x 9’-6”
1
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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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
DN
BEDROOM 3 12’ x 9’-6”
DINING/LIVING AREA 35’-6” x 10’
20’-6”
2
BEDROOM 2 11’-8” X 10’
11’-10”
49’-0”
BEDROOM 4 12’ x 9’-6”
1
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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Blu | Element
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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’ $160,000+
$175,000+ in CA & Canada
Element 49’ $195,000+ $215,000+ in CA & Canada
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37’– 1 Bedroom and 37’– 2 Bedroom
15'
Blu | Element Blu | Element
10'
2
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 BATH 8’-3” x 6’-4”
KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”
20’-6”
1
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”
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Blu | Element
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”
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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”
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Blu | Origin
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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’ $125,000+
$135,000+ in CA & Canada
Origin 37’ $150,000+ $165,000+ in CA & Canada Origin 49’ $180,000+ $200,000+ in CA & Canada
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25’ and 37’
12'-5”
2
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 KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING 21’-3” x 17’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’ 18’-6”
1
BEDROOM 1 14’-3” x 12’
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED 0
2’
4’
8’
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
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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”
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Blu | Garage
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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
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Blu | Garage Features
Side-entry door for convenient access
Fully finished insulation, interior drywall and trim Twin aluminum and glass garage doors
GreenGuard -Certified storage casework 速
(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
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L-Series
Pure
Plus
Premium
W-Series
Pure
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Premium
Carport
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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)
(INCL. MIRRORS)
(INCL. MIRRORS)
26'
26'
3'-1"
FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID
TOYOTA PRIUS
26'
3'-1"
11'-6" 7'-0"
7'-0"
22'
22'
W-Series TOYOTA PRIUS (INCL. MIRRORS)
(INCL. MIRRORS)
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
22'
(INCL. MIRRORS)
3'-1"
24'-6"
11'-6"
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24'
FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID
TOYOTA PRIUS
22'
(INCL. MIRRORS)
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FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID
TOYOTA PRIUS
7'-0" 3'-1"
3'-1" 11'-6"
11'-6" 26'
26'
7'-0"
7'-0"
Carport TOYOTA PRIUS (INCL. MIRRORS)
FORD EXPLORER SUV HYBRID
24'
(INCL. MIRRORS)
10'-10"
8'-10"
3'-1" 11'-6"
11'-6" 7'-0"
24'-6"
3'-1" 7'-0"
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Blu | Combinations
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Blu | 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. Come explore!
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The options are endless.
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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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Painful, long, weather-dependent contsruction on site
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
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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.
We
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.
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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
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$600
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Save up to $7,000+ in 10 years in energy costs
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Existing Energy-Compliant Home
Sample Area: Worcester, MA
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Blu Homes Pricing
Model
Starting Price*
California & Canada Starting Price*
Blu is committed to providing the greatest transparency possible on home
Origin 25’
$125,000
$135,000
pricing. Standard Blu Homes come designed for free. All prices and premiums
Origin 37’
$150,000
$165,000
are published online, and Blu strives to minimize any extra delivery or building
Origin 49’
$180,000
$200,000
Element 37’
$160,000
$175,000
Element 49’
$195,000
$215,000
Evolution
$295,000
$325,000
Balance
$315,000
$345,000
Lofthouse
$355,000
$390,000
Glidehouse
$385,000
$425,000
Breezehouse
$515,000
$565,000
Pod 17’
$105,000
$115,000
Pod 25’
$120,000
$130,000
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
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Excavation
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Delivery and set on your foundation
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Foundation
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Finishing by our own skilled crew
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Utility hook-ups
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All appliances
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Finish painting
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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
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A Realtor Partnership Program offering 2% commission on the home for helping our clients find land
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A personalized land search providing a curated list of potential land sales based on your criteria
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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 Lender’s List, appropriate for your geography
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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
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Maintaining the Project Schedule
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Site-bidding and Contractor Selection
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Overseeing Foundation Design and Engineering
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Managing the Project through Completion
BluServ is offered at a small 4% fee calculated on the actual cost of sub-contracted site work.
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Build Your Blu Home Today!
Contact Blu Homes at
build@bluhomes.com 1.866.887.7997
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.
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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
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200 Pine St., Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94104
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100 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104