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By Sarah Smith
CHARIS HOMES
BUILDING THE HOME OF TOMORROW...TODAY Glenna Wilson founded Charis Homes in 2003 after going through a traumatic situation with her friend, Joyce. Joyce was handicapped and not able to get the correct housing for her to live a proper way of life. Wilson recognized the need for healthier, more efficient homes in the Northeast Ohio area and decided she wanted to make an impact. She started her journey with no background in the industry, knowing there would be challenges. She also didn’t want to build using the same old sticks and bricks as everyone else. Looking for a competitive edge, Wilson’s son, who is a civil engineer, introduced her to insulated concrete forms (ICFs) in 2004, and they began building energy-efficient homes with a universal design. Charis Homes focuses on providing a quieter, health-ready home that is durable, more valuable, and gentler on the environment from the ground up. The company strives to add or upgrade products that will increase the energy efficiency of the homes. Charis Homes obtains ENERGY STAR Compliance and exceeds those requirements by meeting the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy
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