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Photography credit: John Swain


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introduction

glidehouse

The Glidehouse offers inspired design and quality

construction in an extraordinarily convenient wayto

make life simpler, healthier and more beautiful for you.

inspired design

The design of the Glidehouse offers simple harmony

between beautiful indoor living and the natural world.

Combining warm materials, clean and spacious lines,

high ceilings and thoughtful storage systems to create

a delightful indoor environment, the Glidehouses

stunning glass walls, clerestory windows and

optional cedar shading and decking designs create a

connection with the outdoors.

2 - 4 bedrooms

2 - 3 baths

1 oor

34 x 64

1632 - 2244 sq ft

Starts at $360,000

Optional pod $75,000+

mkDesigns is a Blu Homes company

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quality construction

Built in our factory by highly skilled craftsman, the

Glidehouse is beautiful, healthy, and green and

extraordinarily sturdy. Because our homes are built with

our proprietary steel framing, they can hold up to even

the harshest environmental conditions, and they feature

uniquely open and spacious rooms. We use modern,

environmentally sensitive materials, advanced heating

and cooling systems and a living space lled with natural

light to offer you a quiet, comfortable and healthy home.

our team

The Glidehouse is supported by a uniquely qualied

team of architects, designers, engineers, construction

professionals and business people. Our unique businessmodel is based on proprietary information technology

and building science developed by our architects

and designers, who were trained at leading academic

institutions, including MIT, Harvard and University of

Michigan.

convenience

We know our customers lives are full of challenge and

adventure, so we do everything we can to make the

process of customizing and building a home fun and

convenient. Our proprietary 3-D visualization tools let

you experience your new home from the start and

to make choices and customize your homewithout

exorbitant architect fees! Our factory built system

minimizes much of the disruption, unpredictability and

risk of the construction process because it happens

under our care and responsibility. Your home is built

to your specications and nished in our factory, then

we ship it to your site and set it up for you, carefully

walking you through its green features and designs. In

fact, we even support you through the permitting and

nancing process, all without additional charge to you.

Our team knows building a home can be both exciting

and demandingand we are committed to making it a

pleasant and rewarding experience.

introduction


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introduction


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floor plans

REFLECTING

POOL

EDIBLE

GARDEN

LIVING ROOM

16' x 16'DINING ROOM

16' x 16' KITCHEN

16' x 16'

DRESSING

BEDROOM 2

12'-0" x 11'-6"

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

BATH 2

5'-8" x 10'-9"

M. BATH

5'-8" x 11'-4"

MASTER BEDROOM

15'-6" x 16'

17'17'

17'

48'

48'

16'

OPEN SPACE

15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH

OPTIONAL POD

OFFICE/STUDIO/SUITE


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17' 34'

64'

16'

48'

10'

15'

17'


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signature features


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signature features

Designed

for inspired,green living

Storage bars line living

space making the

Glidehouse clean and

clutter free

Abundant, energy

efcient glass doors

and windows offer

panoramic views

Ample energy-efcient

glass brings the

outside in, creating

a healthy, naturally

lit environment and

offering extraordinary

natural ventilation

Exquisite cedar

sunshades, and other

optional extras, allow

for optimal light and

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signature features

Sleek storage bars keep clutter at bay.

A signature feature of the Glidehouse is a storage bar along one side of the living space. These tall, elegant cabinets

maximize organized storage, leaving the living spaces clear and uncluttered. Gliding wood doors in front of the storage

bar slide open to reveal easily accessible shelving and cabinetry where media, literature, clothing and other personal

items can be tucked away. This beautiful, clean design also offers exibility for conguring components, allowing the

Glidehouse to t your personal needs.


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signature features

Thoughtful window placementdraws in fresh air and natural light.

Ample energy-efcient clerestory windows bring the outside into the Glidehouse. These windows create natural daylight

and indirect lighting and a healthy environment with extraordinary natural ventilation.


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signature features

Breathtaking glass walls create panoramic views.

Abundant, energy-efcient glass doors and windows offer panoramic views and optimal air ow.


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signature features

Elegant cedarsunshadesallow for desired lightand air ow.

Large, slatted wood panels on barn door

tracks easily slide in front of the glass

doors and windows to create shade and

privacy while letting natural light in. These

exquisite cedar sunshades combine

optional design air with practical light

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green living

Glidehouse design embodies our ve EcoPrinciples

Smart Design, Eco Materials, Energy Efciency, Water

Conservation, and Healthy Environment.

Energy efcient dual-pane glass windows anddoors throughout and maximize cross-ventilation

and natural lighting, minimize the need for articial

lighting and climate control

Beautiful, long, sliding glass door wall allows fornatural light and air ow

Exterior optional gliding cedar sunshades andLutron shades look beautiful and allow for natural

light and air ow

Super efficient foam insulation, makes thehome airtight, energy efficient, and less likely to

produce mold

Water-saving plumbing xtures, high efciencywater heaters, and a mechanical ventilation

system is signicantly more efcient than typical

forced-air systems

Optional radiant hot water ooring is added forcolder climates

Healthy, non-toxic paints and formaldehyde-freecabinetry make for excellent indoor air quality

Materials and systems create healthy environmentand substantially reduced heating, cooling and

water costs

Meets Energy Star standards for energy efcienthomes and the the American Lung Association

Health House performance standards

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HealthyEnvironment

WaterConservation

EnergyEfficiency

EcoMaterials

SmartDesign

green living

solar ready

Solar technology is advancing quickly and becoming

more and more accessible nancially we would love to

help you add solar to your Glidehouse. Each Glidehouse

home is solar ready. If you would like to incorporate a

photo voltaic system in your Glidehouse now, we will

work with you to have a system installed upon delivery

by our partner solar installers. Whether you invest now

or later, we make it easier for future installation!

Other renewable energy systems such as solar thermal,

wind generator or hybrid systems can also be included

in your Glidehouse design.

We work with many local green rating programs, as well

as national ones like the LEED for Homes program. In

addition, we are happy to help you take advantage of all

the local and national energy efciency credits for your

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green living

energy efciency

mkDesigns homes meet Energy Star program standards

for energy efcient homes and performance standards of

the American Lung Association Health House program.

All mkDesigns can be LEED certied, depending on the

particular nishes, building systems and site design an

owner chooses.

In general, we expect mkDesigns homes to be at least

50 - 60% more efcient than average homes, reducing

your monthly operating costs while keeping you

comfortable! We are working to produce energy models

of each of our designs to measure exact energy costs

for your region.

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costs

glidehouse base pricing

Model Dimensions Starting Factory Price

Standard 34' x 64' $360,000

Optional Pod 16' x 17' 16' x 24' $75,000

base pricing includes

Glidehouse house Standard materials and nishes

Delivered and set on your foundation Finished by our own skilled crew

Contact our sales team for details.

other costs to consider

Permits ExcavationFoundation

Utility hook-ups Finish painting Decks, garages, driveways, landscaping Extraordinary engineering requirementsdue to site location


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REFLECTING

POOL

EDIBLE

GARDEN

LIVING ROOM


16' x 16' KITCHEN

16' x 16'

DRESSING

BEDROOM 2

12'-0" x 11'-6"

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

BATH 2

5'-8" x 10'-9"

M. BATH

5'-8" x 11'-4"

MASTER BEDROOM

15'-6" x 16'

OPEN SPACE15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH

OPTIONAL POD

OFFICE/STUDIO/SUITE

16'

optional pod configurations

BEDROOM

15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH

Suite

BEDROOM

15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH

Suite w/Spa

PLAY AREA

15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH/

POOL EQUIP

6'-5" x 3'-6"

Cabana

24'

2 Bedrooms

Ofce/Studio/

Suite


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REFLECTING

POOL

EDIBLE

GARDEN

LIVING ROOM


16' x 16' KITCHEN

16' x 16'

DRESSING

BEDROOM 2

12'-0" x 11'-6"

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

BATH 2

5'-8" x 10'-9"

M. BATH

5'-8" x 11'-4"

MASTER BEDROOM

15'-6" x 16'

OPEN SPACE15'-5" x 11'-11"

MECH

OPTIONAL POD

OFFICE/STUDIO/SUITE

central floor plan configurations

DRESSING

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

TALL WORK TABLE

w/STORAGE BELOW

DRESSINGOFFICE

DRESSING

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

DRESSING

OFFICE

9'-8" x 7'-8"

DRESSING

OFFICE

STAIRS

Large Dressing Area

(this is the base option)

Large Ofce

(w/smaller dressing area)

Stairs to Lower Level

(w/smaller ofce and dressing)

Documents

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