A Xyla in Guilford, VT

Sandy and Mark initially heard about Unity from friends who built a home with Bensonwood. They were impressed by the quality of the Bensonwood home, but believed that Unity’s focus on performance and sustainability—as well as the price point—would be a better fit. Their friends had positive things to say about their experience working with Bensonwood, and the couple felt good about their initial interactions with Unity’s sales team. They also thought that Unity’s design system—which allows for some flexibility but also provides constraints—would work well for them.

“I appreciated that I could play designer without having to be a designer, and I liked that many things were possible, but not all things” said Sandy. “I’d play around with the parts and pieces, and John [the Unity sales rep] would tell me whether my ideas would work.”

Sandy and Mark are committed to living a sustainable lifestyle. The hemlock siding and the hickory flooring that came from trees on the property reflect that commitment.

Energy efficiency and net zero operation were also key goals. The PV system on the roof is designed to provide enough electricity to cover the needs of the house, and to power an electric vehicle. They enrolled in a pilot program with the local utility to have a Tesla Powerwall battery installed in the home, which gives the house greater resiliency during power outages.

In addition to the home’s sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience, Sandy and Mark have also come to appreciate other benefits of living there:

“We love this house; it’s so comfortable. I’m particularly sensitive to noise, and this house is so quiet!”

Once the home was completed, Sandy and Mark set about landscaping the grounds, doing most of the work themselves. The extensive gardens that are taking shape will undoubtedly keep them busy when they move full-time into their Unity home!

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