Several years ago, when this company was still very young, we considered building a Blu home. We liked the precision and control of a factory-built product, and this brand sounded smart and high-quality. The illustrations on the website inspired modern-design-envy but not sufficient confidence (by now they showcase many completed homes). In our experience as first-time home builders, we can say that a house tour makes all the difference.

So, barely a month living in our brilliant new Passive House, we headed East out of Hudson on Route 23, to see the first Blu Homes Breezehouse in New York State. It was absolutely fabulous. Every room felt light and right, every green decision made sense, and every question we had was answered by a knowledgeable sales rep. It felt good to know that a steel frame supported those well-insulated walls and SIPs roof. It looked as chic as the crowd that came to visit this 2,320 sq ft home with 22 acres and a beautiful hilltop view, priced at $1.6 million.