208 Design+Build - Architectural Design, Drafting & Construction Management

06/09/2026

Closing in on the final inspection. This home is a custom designed and built home by 208 Design+Build - Architectural Design, Drafting & Construction Management. If it is certified thru RESNET, which in this case is up to the owner, it would very likely meet the requirements of the Department of Energy Efficient New Homes program and RESNET Energy Smart Building requirements, with very likely somewhere around a HERS rating of 50 and between a 1.5 and 2.0 Air Changes per Hour (ACH). In regular person jargon that means this is a very energy efficient focused home and though we don't have the data on the project to show the energy savings, it should save the homeowner's somewhere between $300 and $500 per month in energy usage (always dependent on the homeowner use).

This home features in addition to the farmhouse style timber framed front entry, three bedrooms plus a master suite. It also features a large and open living, dining and kitchen area, an attic framed bonus room (350 square feet finished and 670 square feet unfinished storage and mechanical room area ), a large four car garage and an attached multi-generational living space with its own kitchen and living area as well as two bedrooms and one bath. The coolest feature (we think) is the air tight, thermal and v***r barrier that surrounds the conditioned living space from the base of the footing to the peak of the roof, the Pella Lifestyle window system and the FanTech Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems providing continuous fresh air to the home. And this home is Zero Energy Ready...which means it would not take much to make this home independent of outside energy sources.

We actually picked this project up post design and ended up having to redesign and re-engineer several aspects of the home which where designed by another entity that just lack the vision and building experience to make this work. This project involved some owner DIY which is a great way to build some equity in your home if you have time...FYI if you think you know what it is going to take to build your own home multiply that times about three. Our experience is that homeowners are really wanting to provide some DIY but often times they do not realize the time commitment and the skills that are really needed. We enjoy helping our clients with there building projects and in getting those building project done right.

If you are looking to design and build a better home, we would love to hear from you and see how we can help you make that goal or dream happen.

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04/03/2026

Visit our website today to discover how our innovative and sustainable building practices can transform your living space. Whether you are dreaming of a custom home or planning a renovation, let us bring your vision to life with energy-efficient solutions. Build the future, live sustainably.

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02/02/2026

Stay tuned for this custom designed and to-be-built custom home located in rural Canyon county near Caldwell, Idaho. The Bovard is a custom designed home for a multi-generational family and features a modern farmhouse style 3007 square foot main residence with a four bedrooms including a very cool master suite, vaulted great room large kitchen and butler style pantry, a separate office and dining room and an oversized four car garage. The upper level is 1,211 square feet of finished to drywall space that has a multitude of future options. It includes a full bathroom area roughed in for future build-out and use. This bonus area is a great space for an large 5th or more bedroom and a family room area as well as library and study area. This home also features an attached 1,207 square foot two bedroom multi-generational flex space that is a full house unto itself. A large main residence back patio and front porch round out the really cool features and the flex space has its own covered patio area as well.

02/02/2026

Energy Pro Solutions spray foaming the roof deck of this custom home near Caldwell, Idaho. We design-build and provide construction management services for high performance energy efficiency focused customer homes. ustomhomebuilder

03/25/2025

CUSTOM HOME DESIGN • SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EFFICIENT FOCUSED DESIGN AND BUILDING • FOCUSED BUILDING SCIENCE AND FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP• EXPERIENCE BUILDING BETTER WITH SOUTHWEST IDAHO'S PREMIER RESNET ENERGY CERTIFIED BUILDER AND ZERO ENERGY READY HOME PARTNER

Mountain Modern Design+Build is a southwest Idaho based residential design-build on your land and urban infill focused sustainable custom homes and remodeling contractor, RESNET Energy Smart Certified Builder, and Zero Energy Ready Homes custom home design, drafting and construction management focused general contractor. Our built on your land custom new construction homes, urban infill custom building, additions and remodeling projects, shops, garage systems, outbuildings, outdoor living environments and custom building services are designed and built specifically to meet your individual needs, goals and dreams. This is our goal as a custom builder.

Check out or newly streamlined website at https://mountainmoderndesignbuild.com/build-better to find out more about what we do and like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube at Mountain Modern Design+Build.

For your building and construction nerds or just if your are curious check out our webpage https://mountainmoderndesignbuild.com/the-build-show.

03/25/2025

Looking to design and build that new custom home, shop or outbuilding...or add or remodel your existing home. Mountain Modern Design+Build not only builds custom homes and remodeling projects, but we provide design and drafting services and coordination for all your custom building needs whether it be a custom home design, a shop or detached garage or other outbuilding, custom decks, patios and pergolas or simply the layout for a custom storage or built in tool bench or office space.

Check out or newly streamlined website at https://mountainmoderndesignbuild.com/build-better and find out more about what we do and like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Youtube at Mountain Modern Design+Build... And check out our new Build Show Live with Matt Risinger link on our webpage as well. This is a great source of information for building and construction nerds as well as anyone with even a vague interest in sustainable energy efficiency focused building, building science and fine craftsmanship.
https://mountainmoderndesignbuild.com/the-build-show.

03/12/2025

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03/01/2025

03/01/2025

EARLY SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT THAT OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, CUSTOM DECK, PATIO OR PERGOLA SYSTEM YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT TO ENHANCE YOUR BACKYARD or EVEN YOUR FRONT YARD. https://conta.cc/4bnlQ9U

Spring is upon us and its a great time to planning and scheduling that outdoor living space you have been wanting to build. Decks, patios and pergola systems are an area Mountain Modern Design+Build has the experience and expertise to take on and make the dream space a reality. Contact us to find out more and schedule your plans, designs and cost estimating with us to get a jump start on summer and receive 25% off the cost of design and preconstruction. We can also facilitate and help you add on that patio cover, custom sunroom, screened porch system and more...

At Mountain Modern Design+Build that is what we do and more. Check us out at https://conta.cc/4hY5vex and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin at Mountain Modern Design+Build. We also reward referrals schedule work with us so if you know of someone who might be in need of our expertise please feel free to pass out information along. Our basic project consultation or simply answering a question is always at no cost to you or your referral.