Synergy Building is very excited by the new challenge we’ve undertaken.  We cleared a lot and staked out a curved house last month! We’re now at the stage of roof framing. Both the south and north walls curve to the bend in the creek below. Staking the house and putting points in the footing were done by the surveyors.  The curve is significant. Yea technology! It made things so much easier to compute the f ... Read full post »
Community Home Trust in Orange County
Synergy Building is pleased to be finishing their  third and fourth homes for The Community Home Trust (CHT)–previously known as Orange Community Housing Land Trust (OCHLT.)  CHT is a private, nonprofit developer and steward of affordable housing in Orange County. Teaming with Synergy, CHT has built  four new “Green” homes in the last two years.  These homes, located in Carrboro meet Energy Star standards and System ... Read full post »
Advanced Framing Techniques
After numerous discussions and reviews with the Town of Carrboro regarding lot reconfigurations, storm water drainage issues. etc. etc., we are finally on our way to building two new energy efficient affordable homes in Carrboro. There are many features of these homes we are building in conjunction with the Community Home Trust that contribute to their being a great example of affordable Green building. One that will no longer be e ... Read full post »
Moving Day!
Move-in was on the 15th and it went well. Being in feels very good. The colors work. The floor finish is impressive. The stained finish on the interior doors is beautiful. The kitchen countertop goes very well. It’s been neat starting up all the new appliances. I’ve cooked several meals already. The Zephyr range hood is striking. The built-ins by the fireplace, after getting the books and handicrafts on the shelves, lend t ... Read full post »
Duplex Rental to Single Family Historic Renovation
We just started an exciting new project in Chapel Hill.  Demolition is underway. This is a beautiful historic district home close to UNC, that started out as a single family home in the 1930’s, but was divided into two rental units about 20 years ago.  The current owners have decided to completely renovate the structure and bring it back to a single family residence again. That means removing walls, replacing ro ... Read full post »