Energy-Efficient Homes Less Likely To Default

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Pacific Insti­tute for Cli­mate Solu­tions reveals good news about mak­ing the choice to build an Energy-Efficient Man­dala Home

PICS reports: “The risk of default­ing on a mort­gage is 32% lower for home­own­ers that live in energy-efficient homes, accord­ing to a new study by the Uni­ver­sity of North Car­olina – Cen­ter for Com­mu­nity Cap­i­tal. The study, “Home Energy Effi­ciency and Mort­gage Rates,” is the first to try to quan­tify the con­nec­tion between a home’s energy effi­ciency and default risk of the home­owner. Con­tinue read­ing →

Mandala Homes at BUILDEX Vancouver

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Ready to travel from Nel­son to Van­cou­ver, meet like-minded build­ing peo­ple, and answer ques­tions about Man­dala Homes.

Lars Chose and Rachel Ross of Man­dala Homes will be attend­ing the BUILDEX show Feb. 13th and 14th, 2013. at the Van­cou­ver Con­ven­tion Cen­tre. We look for­ward to meet­ing you!

Most Popular Mandala Design for 2013

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We are very excited about the year 2013 and the Man­dala Tama­rack.  With many vari­a­tions, this design is rapidly becom­ing our most pop­u­lar design. Some client choices are: a com­plex for multi­gen­er­a­tional liv­ing, using the cen­ter as a sun-catch for year-round gar­den space, a sacred retreat space, a nat­ural pool and eco-courtyard in the cen­ter, an Energy Star dwelling, and home and home office con­nected liv­ing. These are projects that are deeply inspir­ing and match our company’s vision and values!