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High Quality Natural Living
Live WELL - Not LARGE


We want to thank those that came by our booth at the Atlanta Log Home Show this weekend. Our site is currently being updated. It is our plan to provide "online real-time" cost estimates for each of our 3D Shelter configurations based on size, location, selected options and stage of completion.

Please stay tuned.




The GreenShelters Design
and Building System


Our OBJECTIVE:

To DESIGN and BUILD Small, Modular, Expandable, Panelized, Modified-Timber-Frame, Off-the-Grid, Do-It-Yourself Homes between 150 - 1000 sqft.

Our MISSION:

To develop a DESIGN and BUILDING SYSTEM capable of producing the best possible Shelter for the least amount of money.

Our PRODUCTS/SERVICES:

A Series of Small Houses with or without Porches and Utilities:

Base Model(s):

  • BM12x12 = 144 sqft; with full enclosed porch = 656 sqft.
  • BM12x16 = 192 sqft; with full enclosed porch = 768 sqft
  • BM12x20 = 240 sqft; with full enclosed porch = 880 sqft
  • BM12x24 = 288 sqft; with full enclosed porch = 992 sqft

Porches:

  • Simple, one-sided
  • Full wrap-a-round
  • Screened
  • Enclosed and/or winterized

Utilities Level 1: Off-the-Grid:

  • Solar/Wind Power
  • Propane Heating/Cooking
  • Drinking Water Purification
  • Composting Toilet
  • Rain-water Collection
  • Grey/Black Water Management
  • Wood Stove Installation

Utilities Level 2: Camp-level (Level 1 Utilities +/-):

  • Electric Generator
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic System
  • Indoor Plumbing
  • Electrical Wiring

Utilities Level 3: Municipal-level:

  • City/County Water
  • Sewage Treatment
  • Utility Company Power Supply

Deliverables:

  • 3-D Computer MODEL of each Design
  • Scale MODEL of Base Structure (3/4" = 1 foot)
  • Printed PLANS with Construction Notation
  • Check List of Construction Steps and Procedures
  • Parts List (Bill-of-Materials) for each MODEL
  • Price List by Parts, Pieces,Sub-Assembly and Assembly
  • Pick List for Requisitioning Materials
  • Pre-Packaged Kit for any Design

Our Specialized Contract Services:

  • Coordination of Materials Delivery
  • Code Compliance Review
  • 3D Drafting Services for Custom Designs
  • On-location Site Review and Preparation
  • Construction Supervision/Execution including Foundation, Framing and Carpentry
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