After an exciting career traveling the world while working for the US Embassy, Ben and Elaine N. were ready to build their dream home. They decided on a quiet, lakeside community on the shores of Lake James in North Carolina. Ben and Elaine’s first step was to attend a…
It may come as no surprise that many of our homeowners build a Deltec as a vacation rental. We find that all of the benefits that come with a Deltec (i.e., panoramic views, hurricane resistance, very little maintenance) make for the ideal rental property. Whether you’re looking to go…
Meet our Project Managers: Chad, Kerry and Andrea. They’re the ones who help our customers design floorplans, select options, schedule production…pretty much everything! Learn more about these employees and others on our Staff Page.
As a bat biologist who got his start exploring caves in college, Chris Sanders has always had a deep-seated respect for the environment. It follows, then, that when it came time to build on his property in central Pennsylvania, energy efficiency and sustainability were top priorities. Less obvious might…
In this month’s Meet the Staff video, we talk Mel Brooks movies, first cars and darts. Enjoy getting to know Sales Consultants David Ledford & Mark Bennink! Learn more about these employees and others on our Staff Page.
The House A custom 1500 square foot round home in Mars Hill, NC. Open to the public to allow our costumers to come and see what net-zero living feels like in the round! HERS Score: 7 Certifications: Energy Star for Homes, NC, GreenBuilt Platinum and Net-Zero Certified Projected Yearly…
The House A custom Ridgeline model from our Renew Collection in Asheville, NC HERS Score: 6 Certifications: Energy Star for Homes, NC GreenBuilt Platinum and Net-Zero Certified, winner of Asheville Parade Of Homes Greenest Home Award Projected Yearly Energy Savings: $1450 (compared to typical new construction) The Story Amy…
Philip, a retired C.P.A. from Atlanta, was thinking about building a timber frame house on his newly purchased property in Montreat, NC. That was until he met a couple who lived nearby that quickly changed his mind. They invited him to their custom-built, Deltec home in Black Mountain and…
This month we’re introducing you to two more Sales Consultants: Tim Riddle and Tom Mitchell. We’re especially fond of their reminiscing on question #3 Learn more about these employees and others on our Staff Page.
In recent years, the reputation of prefabricated homes has shifted from an affordable alternative to traditional building, to a high end modern option that is disrupting the home building industry. Since 1968, Deltec Homes been the leading provider of unique, luxury prefab homes. This list shows a few variations…
Click images to enlarge When Scott and Sam decided to build a new home, they knew exactly what they wanted. Living in Asheville, an area that helped establish and still embraces Arts and Crafts design and architecture, they wanted a home that embodied this traditional style, but with a…
We’re excited to kick off a new video series where we’ll be introducing you to the people behind every Deltec home. As a national company, we don’t get to meet everyone we talk to on a daily basis, so these videos will feature members of our sales team, planning…
You’ve likely heard the terms “prefabricated”, “modular” or “panelized” when it comes to home building. Although they’re sometimes used interchangeably, there are actually distinct differences between these types of construction. Prefabricated Prefabricated homes (or “prefab”) is a broad term that refers to several different types of building. Technically, any…
With a view like this, how could you not build a round house? Sitting about 1000 feet above the town of Boone, North Carolina on Howard Knob Mountain, it’s no wonder creating a panoramic view was a top priority for homeowners George and Terry. “We needed a home to…
As we begin 2017, we reflect on what a whirlwind year 2016 was. It has been a great year here at Deltec and we want to wrap it up by highlighting some of our favorite moments. 1. Becoming the First Certified B Corp Prefabricated Home Builder One of the…
In recent years, prefabricated building has gained more and more recognition as a “better way to build”. In addition to being faster and more energy efficient, prefab homes can be customized to fit your needs and personal taste. While the rest of the world is just now catching up,…
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Everything doesn’t have to be bigger in Texas! This right-sized home features 2075 total square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and plenty of outdoor space. The homeowners chose our 1600 round model and 24′ x 20′ Crescent Wing, which they use as a sun porch to further blur the…
Hurricane Matthew devastated the Caribbean and coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina. We had about 100 Deltec homeowners in its path & have reached out to all of them. Thankfully, everyone we spoke to is safe and sound. Thousands of people on the East Coast, however,…
When you see a home under construction, does it look like the picture on the left? That’s pretty common with traditional stick-built construction. In fact, with traditional on-site building, about 25-30% of construction materials are sent to the landfill. Mind you, that’s material you pay for! When you build…
