The Misconceptions of Green
Ross is quick to debunk the myth that green homes look a certain way.
“The irony is that most of what makes a home sustainable is invisible,” he says. “The wood framing? Buried. The wool insulation? Buried. The HVAC? Hidden in a mechanical room. Sustainability is felt, not seen.” He calls it somatic. “You walk into a green home, and it’s calm. It’s quiet. It’s tuned. The light is right. The air feels better. That’s not luxury in the traditional sense. That’s real luxury.” Looking Ahead: Fully Electric, Fully Alive
Assembly is moving toward fully electric homes that don’t rely heavily on electricity.
“It’s about designing homes that require less to stay comfortable,” Ross explains. “We’re thinking about shading, cross-ventilation, passive solar gain. How to design in a way that reduces dependency on mechanical systems.” It’s science, yes. But also soul. “We want to build homes that people fall in love with,” he says. “Because when people love something, they care for it. And that’s what makes it last.”
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