Tag Archives: john marshall custom homes

A Healthy Walk To The Bank!

More than half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas.  An urban area does not have to be a large city, but can be a location such as downtown Davidson North Carolina that features a concentration of community resources such as shopping, banks, churches, libraries and educational institutions. The desire to live in […]

Our Town Cinema

Located in Sadler Square on Griffith Street, the Our Town Cinemas are just a five minute walk from Davidson Springs, a neighborhood of custom homes being built by John Marshall Custom Homes in the heart of downtown Davidson. Our Town Cinemas provide a unique experience in watching movies.  Theaters are smaller, and feature a combination […]

Cornhole Can Be Green!

When we have an open house at one of our LEED homes, the question I am most frequently asked is “what makes this house green?”  I frequently answer that question by first addressing all of the things apart from the home that make a home green. Green building is not just the structure and mechanics […]

Country Club Lane Renovation

This renovation began with a house on a great Lake Norman lot, but basically no view of the lake.  Enter John Marshall Custom Homes and architect Michael Neff.  We added a new family room on the rear of the house, together with a master suite and outdoor living area.  The kitchen was relocated and completely […]

Tighten It Up!

As we’re wrapping up construction of 631 James Alexander Way, a number of tests for both ENERGY STAR and LEED certification are conducted. These tests help to verify that the house performs as designed, with the result being not only a more efficient home, but also a comfortable and healthy home as well. This video […]

It’s Good for You, But You Can’t Eat It!

We just finished applying spray foam insulation to the green home we are building at 631 James Alexander Way in Davidson. Spray foam insulation is the bomb! I remember saying that when I was interviewed by DavidsonNews.net about the first LEED-certified home we built (233 Catawba Avenue in Davidson). I got this sheepish expression on […]