As the saying goes, records are meant to be broken. And, we’ve been breaking records for energy efficiency right and left lately. In 2022, our home at 522 Walnut Street was Energy Star certified, with a HERS score of 39. What does this mean? HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, is a score which measures […]
Tag Archives: LEED
LEED (leadership in environmental and energy design) is the preeminent green building certification program in the United States. John Marshall Custom Homes built the first LEED certified home in Davidson, NC.
Another Beautiful New Home in Downtown Davidson
Categories: Davidson NC, john marshall custom homes, Uncategorized
John Marshall Custom Homes is pleased to share that the 3rd home in our ‘Davidson Springs’ neighborhood in downtown Davidson is now complete. Designed by LaBella Architecture, this new custom home features three levels of living space as well as beautiful outdoor spaces. The main level of the home features an open kitchen and great […]
New Construction in Downtown Davidson!
Categories: Homes For Sale, News & Updates
NOTE: The lot referenced in this post has been SOLD! Please contact us for other opportunities to build in downtown Davidson or elsewhere. A new custom home in the heart of downtown Davidson is hard to find these days, but John Marshall Custom Homes has the answer for those who want to live in a […]
Testing – Is It For the Birds??
Categories: News & Updates
We make mistakes (I’m sure some of you are saying ‘damn right you do’). We’re only human. Our new homes are LEED certified under the LEED for Homes program that is administered by the US Green Building Council. We’re up to about six LEED certified homes now, with several more in the pipeline. It’s a […]
Our Pocket Neighborhood is Taking Shape!
Categories: Davidson NC, News & Updates
As spring (hopefully) rolls around, our pocket neighborhood in the heart of downtown Davidson, NC is beginning to take shape. We’ve just completed our 3rd home, a beautiful craftsman style bungalow, have a 4th home under construction and are getting ready to start 5 new homes over the next few weeks. Located on Delburg Street, […]
625 James Alexander Way is LEED Certified!
Categories: Green Home Blog, News & Updates
625 James Alexander Way in Davidson was awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification system for assuring homes are designed and built to be energy- and resource-efficient and healthy for occupants. LEED certified homes complete a […]
Walkability – Why It Matters
Categories: Davidson NC, News & Updates
I really feel that we are on the cusp of something special in the pocket neighborhood we are developing in downtown Davidson, and this month’s issue of Builder Magazine reinforces what I and my customers have known for some time: walkability matters. Not only walkability, but also good design and opportunities for building community. You […]
A Taste of New England
Categories: Davidson NC, News & Updates
John Marshall Custom Homes recently completed a house in downtown Davidson for a couple who originally hails from New England. When we took a summer vacation to Maine last year, the inspiration for this home was evident: it seemed that every home had white clapboard siding with a narrow exposure. In addition to real […]
Davidson’s First Pocket Neighborhood
Categories: Davidson NC, News & Updates
John Marshall Custom Homes is creating Davidson’s first pocket neighborhood, featuring historically inspired cottage homes, lots of green space and great proximity to downtown Davidson. Pocket neighborhoods are unique communities that have been very successful across the country, and we are proud to be the first such community in not only Davidson but all of […]
We’re Building Another LEED Home!
Categories: Davidson NC, Green Home Blog, News & Updates
John Marshall Custom Homes of Davidson has started construction on its latest LEED certified home. Being built at 611 James Alexander Way in the heart of downtown Davidson, this home is a slight modification of the Erin home designed by Ross Chapin Architects of Langley, WA. John Marshall Custom Homes has built 3 LEED certified […]