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Innovative, energy-efficient home designs, integrating sensible, time-tested construction methodologies with contemporary building technologies.

Boise straw bale house

Boise's First Passive Solar Straw Bale Home

WINNER! City of Boise 2010 Building Excellence Award - Green Building Category
Straw bale home interior straw bale house interior

Passive Solar Straw Bale Home
Summer 2010 - Boise Idaho
2010 Passive Solar Strawbale Home
Custom Infill Project
  • 80% Passive solar
  • R32 Straw bale curtain walls
  • R52 Roof insulation
  • Solar photovoltaic panels efficient enough to run well pump, super-efficient refrigerator & interior LED lighting
  • Solar hot water
  • Reused concrete (urbanite) retaining walls & masonry veneer
  • "Permaculture" (edible landscaping)
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Mark L. Hixson (Ron Hixson) is a quality, custom home designer and contractor, serving Southwestern Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Mark Hixson designs his homes specifically to his clients needs, budget and lifestyle. As a Treasure Valley custom builder he has extensive knowledge and experience and can be trusted to provide superior service. Mark L. Hixson is a Green Builder, Energy Star® Builder, and was awarded a Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council LEED® for Homes Program. He provides a detailed Specification Manual before any home construction initiates so that the client knows what materials, workmanship and products the home will contain. Trust Mark L. Hixson, Design-Build, of Boise for energy-efficient custom homes, home makeovers, remodels and home additions. Contact him today - Mark Hixson, premier Boise Builder - to discuss what his expertise can do for you. Mark L. Hixson, Design-Build is Proudly Building Green!