| Homes Overview
The Blu Homes Story Blu Homes started out as a two-year research study with graduate students 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 beautiful, 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, President and Founder
Introduction 1
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 2
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 hurricanelevel 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 into our homes.
Introduction 3
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 4
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 almost 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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Introducing Our Homes
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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 around 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’ x 54’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 14’ PRICE: Starting at $515,000
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Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod starting at $105,000 Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod starting at $120,000
3 Bedroom and Library plus Optional Pod
Blu | Breezehouse
54’ 24’
48’-6”
MECH
CLOSET
BATH 7’-5” x 5’ BEDROOM 2 11’-7” x 11’-2”
BATH 2
LIBRARY 15’-9” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 2 10’-10” x 12’-0”
18’
MASTER BEDROOM 18’-4” x 11’-2” OPTIONAL POD BREEZESPACE 2 25’-0” x 20’-0”
REAR COURT
20’
ENTRY COURT
56’
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED
17’
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”
MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”
ENTRY COATS
PANTRY
CLEANING
OPTIONAL DESK AREA
BATH 3 7’-9” x 15’
18’ BEDROOM 3 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”
12’
18’
BEDROOM 1 11’-7” x 17’-2”
MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”
MECH 6’-8” x 3’-5”
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Blu | Breezehouse
4 Bedroom plus Optional Pod 54’
16’
48’-6”
MECH
CLOSET
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”
BEDROOM 15’-7” x 11’-2”
18’
MECH 6’-8” x 3’-5”
BATH 2
BEDROOM 2 10’-10” x 12’-0”
BEDROOM 3 11’-2” x 11’-2”
18’
MASTER BEDROOM 18’-4” x 11’-2” OPTIONAL POD BREEZESPACE 2 25’-0” x 20’-0”
REAR COURT
UPGRADE
20’
ENTRY COURT
56’
NOT INCLUDED
12’
17’
12
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”
MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”
ENTRY COATS
PANTRY
CLEANING
OPTIONAL DESK AREA
BATH 3 7’-9” x 15’
18’ BEDROOM 4 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”
Blu | Breezehouse
3 Bedroom with Enlarged Master plus Optional Pod 54’ 48’-6”
16’
MECH
MASTER CLOSET 15’-9” x 5’-6”
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
MASTER BATH 14’-9” x 5’-0”
BATH 2
OFFICE 15’-7” x 11’-2”
18’
MECH 6’-8” x 3’-5”
BEDROOM 2 11’-2” x 11’-2”
MASTER BEDROOM 29’-2” x 11’-2”
18’
SITTING/DRESSING AREA
OPTIONAL POD BREEZESPACE 2 25’-0” x 20’-0”
REAR COURT
UPGRADE
20’
ENTRY COURT
56’
NOT INCLUDED
LNDRY 5’-4” x 5’-4”
MECH 4’-10” x 5’-4”
COATS
PANTRY
CLEANING
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
ENTRY
BATH 3 7’-9” x 15’
18’ BEDROOM 3 (GUEST/OFFICE) 10’-0” x 10’-5”
12’
17’
OPTIONAL DESK AREA
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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: 64’-6”x 36’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 13’-9” PRICE: Starting at $385,000
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Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod starting at $105,000 Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod starting at $120,000
2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom plus Optional Pod
Blu | Glidehouse
64’-6” 16’
48’-6”
MECH BATH 7’-5” x 5’ BEDROOM 15’-7” x 11’-2”
REFLECTING POOL
M. BATH 5’-8” x 11’-4”
BEDROOM 2 11’-6” x 11’
BEDROOM 15’-7” x 11’-2”
18’ OFFICE 13’ x 11’
MASTER BEDROOM 22’-6”x 17’-3”
OPTIONAL POD
18’
LIVING ROOM 16’ x 16’
DINING ROOM 15’-6”x 17’
KITCHEN 16’ x 17’
UPGRADE
9’-9” 16’-3”
18’
BATH 2 5’-8” x 10’-9”
EDIBLE GARDEN
NOT INCLUDED
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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: 48’ x 20’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 17’-6” PRICE: Starting at $355,000
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3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom with Loftspace
First Floor
48’
MECHANICAL CLOSET UP
Blu | Lofthouse
BATHROOM 7’-10” x 6’-2”
KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2” ENTRY
20’ DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”
BEDROOM 13’-8” x 9’-6”
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED
Second Floor 48’
DN
W/D
29’-3”
18’-6”
LOFTSPACE 11’-4” x 17’-4”
BATH 7’-6” x 5’ PULL STAIR ABOVE
BEDROOM 11’-5” x 9’-5”
MASTER BATH 10’-5” x 5’
WIC 5’ x 5’
MASTER BEDROOM 11’-5” x 13’
20’
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Blu | Lofthouse
3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom First Floor
48’
MECHANICAL CLOSET UP
BATHROOM 7’-10” x 6’-2”
KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2” ENTRY
20’ OFFICE/MEDIA ROOM 11’-4” x 12’
DINING/ LIVING AREA 34’-10” x 11’-7”
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED
Second Floor 48’
DN
W/D
BATH 7’-6” x 5’
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29’-3”
18’-6”
PULL STAIR ABOVE
BEDROOM 11’-4” X 9’-5”
BEDROOM 11’-5” x 9’-5”
MASTER BATH 10’-5” x 5’
WIC 5’ x 5’
MASTER BEDROOM 11’-5” x 13’
20’
4 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom
First Floor
48’
DN UP
Blu | Lofthouse
BATHROOM 7’-10” x 6’-2”
KITCHEN 12’-7” x 7’-2” ENTRY
20’ DINING/ LIVING AREA 32’-8” x 11’-7”
BEDROOM 13’-8” x 9’-6”
UPGRADE NOT INCLUDED
Second Floor
48’
DN
BATH 7’-6” x 5’
29’-3”
18’-6”
PULL STAIR ABOVE
BEDROOM 11’-4” X 9’-5”
BEDROOM 11’-5” x 9’-5”
MASTER BATH 10’-5” x 5’
WIC 5’ x 5’
MASTER BEDROOM 11’-5” x 13’
20’
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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: 60’ x 36’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 16’ PRICE: Starting at $315,000
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3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom
Blu | Balance
60’ 48’
KITCHEN 21’ X 9’-6”
MASTER BATH 11’-6” X 5’
ENTRY
CLOSET
DINING/LIVING AREA 21’ X 25’
MECH
BEDROOM 3 11’-6” X 11‘’
W/D
MASTER BEDROOM 16’ X 17’
36’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
BEDROOM 2 14’ X 11’
NOT INCLUDED
10’-9”
18’-9”
UPGRADE
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Blu | Balance
2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom 60’ 48’
MASTER BATH 11’-6” X 5’
ENTRY
CLOSET
MASTER BEDROOM 16’ X 17’
KITCHEN/DINING 21’ X 19’
W/D
MECH
36’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
LIVING AREA 35’ X 15’-6” BEDROOM 2 14’ X 11’
OFFICE/LIBRARY
10’-9”
18’-9”
UPGRADE
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NOT INCLUDED
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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 – 48’ x 20’-6” Level 2 – 48’ x 12’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 10’-9” PRICE: Starting at $295,000
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First Floor Blu | Evolution
3 Bedroom and48’ 2 Bathroom HW KITCHEN 13’-6” X 9’
48’
DINING/LIVING AREA 35-6” X 10’
20’-6”
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
BEDROOM 3/ BEDROOM 2 HOME OFFICE 12’XX9’9’-6” 12’ 6”
W/D
DINING/LIVING AREA 35-6” X 10’
NOT INCLUDED
12’ X 9’-6”
HW
UP UPGRADE
BEDROOM 2 First Floor
W/D
UP
KITCHEN 13’-6” X 9’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
20’-6” BEDROOM 3/ HOME OFFICE 12’ X 9’- 6”
EVOLUTION – 3 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR 1 2
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EVOLUTION – 3 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR 5
48’
22’-2”
18’-8”
10’-3”
1 2
MASTER BEDROOM 12’ X 10’ BATH 7’-5” X 5’
48’
Second Floor
Second ROOF Floor DECK
LOUNGE 9’ X 10’
12’
6’ X 10’
DOWN MASTER BEDROOM 12’ X 10’
LOUNGE 9’ X 10’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’ DOWN
ROOF DECK 6’ X 10’
12’
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Blu | Evolution
4 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom
First Floor
48’
HW KITCHEN 13’-6” X 9’
48’
KITCHEN 13’-6” X 9’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
EVOLUTION – 4 1 2
BEDROOM 3/ HOME OFFICE 12’ X 9’- 6”
BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR
48’
22’-2”
18’-8”
10’-3”
20’-6”
BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR
5
MASTER BEDROOM 12’ X 10’
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BEDROOM 3/ BEDROOM 2 HOME OFFICE 12’XX9’9’-6” 12’ 6”
5
EVOLUTION – 4 1 2
20’-6”
W/D
DINING/LIVING AREA 35-6” X 10’
NOT INCLUDED
12’ X 9’-6”
HW
UP UPGRADE
BEDROOM 2 First Floor
W/D
UP DINING/LIVING AREA 35-6” X 10’
BATH 7’-5” X 5’
MASTER BEDROOM 12’ X 10’
LOUNGE 9’ X 10’ BATH 7’-5” X 5’
48’
Second Floor
BEDROOM 4 Second Floor 11’-8” X 10’
12’
BEDROOM 4 11’-8” X 10’
12’
DOWN LOUNGE 9’ X 10’ BATH 7’-5” X 5’ DOWN
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Blu | Element
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Blu | Element The Blu | Element® is designed to be extraordinarily ecofriendly, 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: 36’ x 20’-6”; 48’ x 20’-6” CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 12’ PRICE: Element 36’ starting at $160,000
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Element 48’ starting at $195,000
36’– 1 Bedroom and 36’– 2 Bedroom 36’
Blu | Element One Bedroom
BATH 8’-3” x 6’-4”
20’-6”
10’
15’
KITCHEN, DINING, LIVING 23’-6” x 18’-11”
BEDROOM 11’-8” x 9’-2”
36’
KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”
UPGRADE
Two Bedroom
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
NOT INCLUDED
BEDROOM 10’-11” x 8’-11”
20’-6”
DINING, LIVING 23’-7” x 9’-5” BEDROOM 11’-11” x 9’-5”
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Blu | Element
48’– 2 Bedroom and 48’– 3 Bedroom Two Bedroom
48’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
KITCHEN 13’-4” x 6’-7”
BEDROOM 10’-11” x 8’-11”
DINING, LIVING 31’-10” x 13’-6”
20’-6”
10’
15’
BEDROOM 15’-8” x 9’-5”
48’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
NOT INCLUDED
BEDROOM 10’-11” x 8’-11”
KITCHEN, DINING, LIVING 21’-11” x 18’-8”
20’-6” BEDROOM 9’-5” x 9’-5”
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UPGRADE
Three Bedroom
BEDROOM 15’-8” x 9’-5”
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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—24’, 36’ and 48’ long by 18’ 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: 24’ x 18’ 36’ x 18’ 48’ x 18’ CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 9’ PRICE: Origin 24’ starting at $125,000
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Origin 36’ starting at $150,000 Origin 48’ starting at $180,000
24’, 36’, and 48’
Blu | Origin 24’
36’
KITCHEN, DINING, LIVING 21’-3” x 17’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
KITCHEN KITCHENETTE 9’-3” 9’-3” x x 8’ 8’
BEDROOM 7’-9” x 12”
18’ BEDROOM 14’-3” x 12’
18’
DINING & LIVING 16’-3” x 9’
UPGRADE
12’-5”
NOT INCLUDED
48’
BATH 7’-5” x 5’
12’-5”
KITCHEN, DINING, LIVING 24’-6” x 17’
18’ BEDROOM 14’-3” x 12’
12’-5”
BEDROOM 9’-3” x 12’
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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. The options are endless. Come explore!
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Green Living Our goal at Blu is to make being “green” easier and more affordable. All our homes meet American Lung Association Health House program standards and are LEED certifiable. Blu homes follow five Eco-Principles that make them beautiful, comfortable, efficient, and friendly to the earth:
Smart Design is what lays the foundation of successful green buildings. This means using advanced computer modeling to site your Blu home to maximize natural light and passive heating and cooling while allowing beautiful views and interaction with nature. It means designing to use less and using interior space wisely. Finally, it means designing for flexibility—our homes are built to adapt to changes in future use, and can be added onto as your family grows.
Healthy Environments are important in any live, work, or play space. We design our homes to use high ceilings and wise window placement to maximize the air flow and natural light that keep spaces bright and clean, and minimize toxins like formaldehyde and VOCs in our materials. Just as importantly, our insulation not only helps energy efficiency but also makes the space quieter and vibration resistant for more peaceful living.
We focus on incorporating as many recycled, reclaimed, and renewable products as possible in our homes to be respectful of the earth’s resources. Our off-site factory construction also allows us to reduce waste and use fewer materials overall — approximately 50% to 75% less waste during construction. Finally, we choose products for longevity and low maintenance — materials with longer lives mean less work for owners and less waste.
Blu homes maximize energy efficiency through an extremely tight and well-insulated building envelope, efficient heating and cooling, fixtures and appliances, and energy monitoring systems that provide transparency on how much energy you are using. Also, our proprietary steel hybrid framing makes our homes “solar ready” and with each home we provide a projection of future energy use as well as ideas about introducing renewable energy sources.
Every living thing on this planet depends on a clean, healthy water supply and this dependency connects us all to each other. Blu homes use low-flow fixtures and can be used with optional grey water, living roof, and rainwater catchment systems.
Healthy for Your Family and the Natural World Energy efficient CFL and LED lighting options available
Low flow fixtures for water efficiency Interior eco-friendly paint primer
Bamboo, forest stewardship council (FSC), and reclaimed wood flooring options Radiant flooring and mini splits with high seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER)
Structural and light steel are up to 77% recycled
Exterior rigid foam provides a tight air seal and radiant barrier helps to maintain a constant interior temperature
Steel frame has the highest strength to weight ratio, produces less waste (2% vs. 20% for lumber) and is recyclable Factory built home ensures quality and a controlled environment that keeps moisture and mold out
Andersen window and door configurations allow for abundant natural light, contain recycled content wood fiber and glass, and meet the national fenestration rating council (NFRC) energy performance ratings 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 48’ Blu | Element 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.
$0
48' Blu | Element
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 36’ Blu | Element 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
$0
36' Blu | Element
Existing Energy-Compliant Home
Sample Area: Worcester, Mass.
Blu Homes Pricing Blu is committed to providing the greatest transparency possible on home pricing. Standard Blu Homes come designed for free. All prices and premiums are published
Model
Starting Price*
online, and Blu strives to minimize any extra delivery or building charges due to
Origin 24
$125,000
difficult sites or engineering requirements. In addition, Blu builds in its factory,
Origin 36
$150,000
where costs are often a fraction of what they would be on site. Thus, your home will
Origin 48
$180,000
Element 36
$160,000
Element 48
$195,000
Evolution
$295,000
Balance
$315,000
Lofthouse
$355,000
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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Utility hook-ups
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Glidehouse
$385,000
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Decks, garages, driveways, landscaping
Breezehouse
$515,000
Pod 16
$105,000
Pod 24
$120,000
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* Additional charges may apply based upon geographic location, site-specific conditions and applicable state and local sales tax. A California Premium of 10% of the factory price applies to the total price of all homes delivered and set in the state of California. Additional set delivery premiums may apply for other geographies. 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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Build Your Blu Home Today!
Contact Blu Homes at:
build@bluhomes.com
East Coast 760 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451
Blu is the only prefab home-builder that offers spans that are 18’ to 25’ wide and ceilings up to 16’
1(866) 887-7997
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.
West Coast
And that’s just the start! We build our homes for beauty, comfort and health with warm open spaces
500 Third St., Suite 230 San Francisco, CA 94107
that interact with nature, abundant natural light, pure materials, exceptional insulation and ventilation
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and features that are fun and reduce our carbon footprint.
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