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An overview of all of our beautiful and eco-friendly Blu Homes models, including descriptions, photos, renderings, floorplans, and specifications.
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| Home Overview
The Blu Homes Story
Blu Homes was started as a two-year research
study at MIT and RISD on how to use technology to
revolutionize the way we build green homes. I tested
this on my own ecologically protected property
with our first homes, which were designed online in
3-D and precision-built with steel, installed in one
inspiring day and each finished in a week. Since then
Blu has been building high-quality, green homes for
families across North America. Our goal is to make
it easier and more fun for our clients to design and
build beautiful, spacious, light-filled homes that bring
the outside in.
—Bill Haney, Founder and President
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Introduction
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Blu Homes is named on the 2012
list by
Blu in the News
“It is so exciting to see how the Breezehouse design
has evolved since we helped introduce it to the world
in 2005. Blu’s innovative combination of advanced
building technology, striking design featuring the
best of indoor-outdoor living, and the highest green
and quality standards is a perfect reflection of how
our readers dream of living in the West.”
—Shannon Thompson, VP of Marketing, Sunset Magazine.
home tour
As Seen In
BRILLIANT COMPANIES
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Our Homeowners
“In considering building Blu Homes, we wanted to construct buildings
that were not only beautiful, not only energy efficient, but also ones that
we could easily maintain. The sense we got from our own operations
folks was that once a Blu Home is up, it’s a rock. It’s there forever.”
—James DeVecchi, Headmaster, Portsmouth Abbey School
“For us, the decision was not just because we liked Blu’s design, but
because we could move forward very rapidly. We purchased our land
in July 2010 and the house arrived 6 months later. A few short months
later, our finished home was showcased by Dwell Magazine.”
—Steve and Jo Cooper, Healdsburg, CA
“My wife and I had been coming up to the lake ever since we first
met, and decided to build a home there to make it a more permanent
part of our lives as our children grew up. We chose the Glidehouse
because of how it blurs the line between the indoors and outdoors.
Blu’s unwavering price and short time on site helped put us at ease and
minimized disturbance to our neighbors.”
—Chris Chesney, Nelson, NH
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Introduction
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Blu’s Unique Approach
Blu Homes offers architect-designed, precision-
built, and eco-friendly homes in an extraordinarily
convenient way—to make life simpler, healthier and
more beautiful for you.
A team of leading architects has combined warm
eco-friendly materials, clean and spacious lines, high
ceilings and thoughtful storage systems to create
delightful, sun-drenched indoor environments that
connect seamlessly with the outdoors.
At Blu, we are committed to reducing stress and risk
for our customers by simplifying and streamlining the
home-building process. We use sophisticated 3-D
technology to engineer, build and finish your home
on site —all within 7-9 months and at a fixed and
transparent price.
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Introduction
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Blu’s Steel Framing
Blu’s proprietary steel framing technology was
developed out of research at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and Rhode Island School of
Design to provide buildings of incredible strength,
quality and durability for high performance in extreme
weather conditions, including hurricane-level wind
zones and extreme snow loads, high seismic zones and
challenging soil and marine moisture environments.
In addition, Blu’s steel framing technology allows for
homes that are far more spacious than traditional
stick-built or prefab homes. Our homes fold onto
a standard truck for shipping, and then unfold to
reveal living spaces up to 25’ wide and 16’ high, with
beautiful glass windows that bring natural daylight
inside.
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Introduction
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Blu Building Process
Built in Blu’s factory by our highly skilled craftsman,
Blu homes are beautiful, healthy and green—and
extremely well constructed. Factory construction in
6-8 weeks enables a much greener building process
protected from the elements and free of mold-causing
moisture and debris, and is much less stressful for you
and your neighbors! In addition, it means rigorous
research and selection of green building materials
that are healthier for your family and for the earth.
Moreover, computer driven and automated factory
construction techniques assure quality construction
of the highest order. After rigorous quality assurance
evaluations at our factory, and expert input from
third party engineers, our homes are inspected in
the factory by government certified evaluators. Only
then will Blu ship a home to a customer’s building site.
Finally, a team of trained Blu professionals travels to
each customer’s site, taking final responsibility for
the quality of each Blu home.
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Introduction
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A Blu Home to Fit Your Lifestyle
One of the most exciting aspects of the
Blu product family is the multitude of
floor plans and home sizes that fit a wide
range of lifestyles and purposes. Your
preferences ultimately determine the
design. From an Origin studio or home
additions to a 5+ bedroom Breezehouse
and pod combination, Blu homes are
versatile and diverse enough to fit virtually
any homeowner need. Many of our floor
plans can be designed with an integrated
staircase to a lower level, and can be
mirrored to orient the house to best suit
your site and views. Furthermore, Blu’s
advanced building envelope, sturdy
steel frame design and efficient folding
technology mean that our homes are
available across North America—from
Massachusetts to California.
Personalized by You
Using Blu’s 3-D Configurator, you can personalize your Blu home online, and for
free! Choose from numerous options, including appliances, cabinetry, flooring,
countertops, fixtures, finishes, cladding and accessories. Our designers have
curated the best products available in modern green design to ensure quality in
every aspect of our homes.
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Blu | Finishes
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Blu | Exterior Finishes
Sliding DoorsAndersen Sliding Doors Folding NanaWall upgrade
Sliding DoorAnderson Sliding Doors Folding NanaWall upgrade
Blu | Kitchen and Bath Finishes
SidingCedar in 4 Clear and STK finishes HardiePlank option in 8 colors
Siding AccentSilbonit Siding Accents in 6 colors
Door and Window ColorAndersen Exterior Terratone in 3 colors
RoofEngineered Metal in 8 rugged finishes
Sliding SunshadesExquisite cedar sunshades on barn door tracks create shade and privacy while letting the beauty of natural sunlight in. Perfect for passive cooling
Appliances—StandardWhirlpool or KitchenAid
Appliances—UpgradeSubZero, Wolf and Thermador
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Microwave
Range
Oven
Warming Drawer
Microwave/ Vent Hood
Range
Venthood
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Internal Blower
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TileFlorida Tile and Walker Zanger options in 38 stone, glass and tile textures GreenGuard®-Certified
Kitchen SinkKohler Single and Double Basin options
CountertopCaeserstone, ECO™ by Consentino, and LG Hi-MACS countertops in 23 finishes. GreenGuard®-Certified
Cabinet StyleExecutive and Bellini Cabinets in 16 styles
Cabinet HardwareIKEA and Top Knob hardware styles
Shower/TubDrop-in Tile Tub and Shower Sterling and Kohler Vikrel Tubs
ToiletToto Floor Mounted or Wall-Hung Dual-Flush Toilets
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Finishes
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FireplaceHeat & Glo and Cocoon Fireplaces in 11 styles
SpeakersYamaha Natural Sound 3-Way In-Ceiling System
Heating/CoolingRadiant Floor Heating standard High Efficiency A/C and Forced Hot Air option Wall-Mounted A/C option
FlooringPlyboo and Mountain Lumber flooring in 8 different wood finishes
Blu | Interior Finishes
Lighting Fixtures —StandardWAC and Cooper Lighting
LED Lighting Fixtures—UpgradeWAC Lighting
Track Fixtures
Track Fixtures
Under Cabinet
Under Cabinet
Recessed Can Fixtures
Recessed Can Fixtures
Pendent Fixtures
Pendent Fixtures
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Finishes
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Blu | Breezehouse
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Blu | Breezehouse
The iconic design of the Blu | Breezehouse® offers an
elegant and harmonious connection between indoor
and outdoor living. The Breezehouse is centered around
its beautiful signature Breezespace™, a glass-enclosed
living area situated under a distinctive “butterfly” roof.
Dramatic sliding glass doors or NanaWalls® open to
connect the Breezespace to the outdoors, creating an
open-air living room that beautifully marries the home’s
interior with the natural world surrounding it.
The most luxurious Blu design, the Breezehouse features
three distinct floor plans—from a four-bedroom plan and
optional pod additions, to an elegant master suite option
with a luxurious walk-through closet and private sitting areas.
The Breezehouse is designed to be accessible for people
of all abilities and is available across North America.
BEDROOMS: 3-4 + Optional Pod
BATHS: 3
BUILDING AREA: 56’-7” x 53’-6”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 14’
PRICE: $540,000+, $585,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $110,000+, $120,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $125,000+, $135,000+ in CA & Canada
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3 Bedroom and Library plus Optional Pod Blu | Breezehouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
MASTER BEDROOM18’-4” x 11’-2”
LIBRARY15’-9” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 210’-10” x 12’-0” BATH 2MASTER BATH
14’-9” x 5’-0”
CLOSET
BREEZESPACE25’-0” x 20’-0”
ENTRY COURTREAR COURT
OPTIONAL DESK AREA
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
BEDROOM 3(GUEST/OFFICE)
10’-0” x 10’-5”
BATH 37’-9”” x 5’
MECH4’-10”
x5’-4”
LNDRY5’-4”
x5’-4”
CLE
AN
ING
PAN
TRY
CO
ATS
ENTRY
BEDROOM 117’-2” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 211’-7” x 11’-2” MECH
BATH5’-0”
x7’-5”
OPTIONAL POD
49’-0”
53’-6”
19’-
8”18
’-6”
18’-
6”
56’-
7”
25’-
0”
18’-6”
17'12'
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0 2’ 4’ 8’
BEDROOM 115’-7” x 11’-2”
MECH
BATH5’-0” x 7’-5”
OPTIONAL POD
18’-
6”
17’-0”
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
MECH6’-8” x 3’-5”
ENTRY
MASTER BEDROOM18’-4” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 311’-2” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 210’-10” x 12’-0”
MECH6’-8” x 3’-5”BATH 2MASTER BATH
14’-9” x 5’-0”
CLOSET
BREEZESPACE25’-0” x 20’-0”
ENTRY COURTREAR COURT
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
BEDROOM 4(GUEST/OFFICE)
10’-0” x 10’-5”
BATH 37’-9”” x 5’
MECH4’-10”
x5’-4”
LNDRY5’-4”
x5’-4”
CLE
AN
ING
PAN
TRY
CO
ATS
49’-0”
53’-6”
19’-
8”18
’-6”
18’-
6”
56’-
7”
DOWN
4 Bedroom plus Optional PodBlu | Breezehouse
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Blu | Breezehouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
BEDROOM 115’-7” x 11’-2”
MECH
BATH5’-0” x 7’-5”
OPTIONAL POD
18’-
6”
17’-0”
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
MECH6’-8” x 3’-5”
ENTRY
MASTER BEDROOM18’-4” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 311’-2” x 11’-2”
BEDROOM 210’-10” x 12’-0”
MECH6’-8” x 3’-5”BATH 2MASTER BATH
14’-9” x 5’-0”
CLOSET
BREEZESPACE25’-0” x 20’-0”
ENTRY COURTREAR COURT
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
BEDROOM 4(GUEST/OFFICE)
10’-0” x 10’-5”
BATH 37’-9”” x 5’
MECH4’-10”
x5’-4”
LNDRY5’-4”
x5’-4”
CLE
AN
ING
PAN
TRY
CO
ATS
49’-0”
53’-6”
19’-
8”18
’-6”
18’-
6”
56’-
7”
DOWN
3 Bedroom with Enlarged Master plus Optional Pod4 Bedroom plus Optional Pod Blu | Breezehouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
OFFICE15’-7” x 11’-2”
MECH
BATH7’-5” x 5’-0”
OPTIONAL POD
18’-
6”
17’-0”
ENTRY
49’-0”
53’-6”
19’-
8”18
’-6”
18’-
6”
56’-
7”
MASTER BEDROOM29’-2” x 11’-2”
MASTER CLOSET15’-9” x 5’-6” MASTER BATH
14’-9” x 5’-0”
SITTING/DRESSING AREA
BEDROOM 211’-2”-11’-2”
MECH6’-8” x 3’-5”BATH 2
BREEZESPACE25’-0” x 20’-0”
ENTRY COURTREAR COURT
KITCHEN 17’-5” x 16’-10”
BEDROOM 3(GUEST/OFFICE)
10’-0” x 10’-5”
BATH 37’-9”” x 5’
MECH4’-10”
x5’-4”
LNDRY5’-4”
x5’-4”
CLE
AN
ING
PAN
TRY
CO
ATS
DOWN
17'12'
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Blu | Glidehouse
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Blu | Glidehouse
The Blu | Glidehouse® combines convenient single-story
living, breathtaking panoramic views and thoughtful
storage systems to create a stylish and comfortable indoor
environment. Signature sliding glass “walls” are perfect
for showcasing the natural landscape as well as drawing
in fresh air and plentiful light. Sleek, elegant storage bars
maximize space and allow the living areas to remain clear
and uncluttered. On the exterior, exquisite cedar sunshades
combine design flair with practical functionality, creating
shade and privacy and letting natural light stream in.
The Glidehouse starts at two bedrooms and two
bathrooms and has optional one or two-bedroom pods
that can be integrated to add additional bedroom or home
office space. The Glidehouse is designed to be accessible
for people of all abilities and can be outfitted with fully
accessible fittings and fixtures as needed.
BEDROOMS: 2 + Optional Pod
BATHS: 2
BUILDING AREA: 65’-0”x 36’-0”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 13’-9”
PRICE: $395,000+, $445,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 1 Bed/1 Bath Pod $110,000+, $120,000+ in CA & Canada
Optional 2 Bed/1 Bath Pod $125,000+, $135,000+ in CA & Canada
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2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom plus Optional Pod Blu | Glidehouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
49’-0”16’-0”
65’-0”
17’-
6”18
’-6”
36’-
0”
17’-0”
18’-
6”
BEDROOM15’-7” x 11’-2”
MECH
BATH7’-5” x 5’-0”
OPTIONAL POD
LIVING ROOM16’-0” x 16’-0”
DINING ROOM15’-6” x 17’-0”
KITCHEN16’-0” x 17’-0”
OFFICE13’-0” x 11’-0”
BEDROOM 211’-6” x 11’-0”
BATH 25’-8” x 10’-9”
MECH
MASTER BEDROOM22’-6” x 17’-0”
MASTER BATH5’-8” x 11’-4”
16'-3"9'-9”
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Blu | Lofthouse
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Blu | Lofthouse
The Blu | Lofthouse® combines the best of modern design
with a classic pitched roof. Experience the wide open
floor plans, two story living room, the signature Loftspace®
and built-in storage solutions. Add colonial-style windows
and shutters for a classic barn-style home, or go without
shutters and opt for larger single-pane windows to provide
an uninterrupted view of the outdoors.
The Lofthouse is offered in two to four bedroom floor
plans, with open or separate dining areas and a multitude
of interior and exterior finish options. Enhance the
double-height living room with two fireplace options
coupled with sleek, built-in casework. Create additional
space and light with our attic package, complete with
3 skylights and 2 windows. As with all of our homes,
the Lofthouse comes standard with an engineered
steel frame, as well as energy-efficient and eco-friendly
finishes, making it as strong and healthy as it is beautiful.
BEDROOMS: 2-4
BATHS: 3
FLOORS: 2
BUILDING AREA: 49’-0” x 20’-6”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 17’-6”
PRICE: $370,000+ $405,000+ in CA & Canada
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3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom with Loftspace Blu | Lofthouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN1
2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
DOWN
UP
PULL STAIR ABOVE
49’-0”
20’-
6”20
’-6”
LOFTSPACE11’-4” x 17’-4”
DINING/LIVING AREA32’-8” x 11’-7”
KITCHEN12’-7” x 7’-2”
BEDROOM 313’-8” x 9’-6”
BATH7’-10” x 6’-2”
ENTRYMECHANICAL CLOSET
BEDROOM 211’-5” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 111’-5” x 13’-0”
WIC5’ x 5’
MASTER BATH10’5” x 5’
BATH7’6” x 5’
W/D
29'-3”
18'-6”
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3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom Blu | Lofthouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN1
2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
DOWN
49’-0”
20’-
6”20
’-6”
BEDROOM 311’-4” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 211’-5” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 111’-5” x 13’-0”
WIC5’ x 5’
MASTER BATH10’5” x 5’
BATH7’6” x 5’
DINING/LIVING AREA32’-8” x 11’-7”
KITCHEN12’-7” x 7’-2”
UP
OFFICE/MEDIA ROOM11’-4” x 12’
BATH7’-10” x 6’-2”
ENTRY
PULL STAIR ABOVE
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3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom 4 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom Blu | Lofthouse
0 2’ 4’ 8’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN1
2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
PULL STAIR ABOVE
UP
DOWN
49’-0”
20’-
6”20
’-6”
BEDROOM 311’-4” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 211’-5” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 111’-5” x 13’-0”
WIC5’ x 5’
MASTER BATH10’5” x 5’
BATH7’6” x 5’
W/D
DINING/LIVING AREA32’-8” x 11’-7”
KITCHEN12’-7” x 7’-2”
BEDROOM 413’-8” x 9’-6”
BATH7’-10” x 6’-2”
ENTRYMECHANICAL CLOSET
29'-3”
18'-6”
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Blu | Balance
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Blu | Balance
The Blu | Balance® is one of the most spacious and
versatile Blu designs. Suitable for growing families and
downsizers alike, the single-story home centers around
a large, 34’ wide living space with 16’ high ceilings and
beautiful clerestory windows that bring in plentiful
natural light. The large kitchen and island are perfect for
sharing meals with family and friends and the open floor
plan allows easy flow between kitchen and living room.
An elegant master suite features a luxurious master
closet, bathroom and sitting area, while two additional
bedrooms provide flexible space for guest rooms or a
home office. All of the Balance rooms include abundant
windows and a full wall of sliding glass doors, creating
bright, healthy spaces.
The versatility of the Balance design means that it can
work in almost all geographies, as well as on narrow
urban and suburban lots—perfect for a primary
residence, cottage or beach house.
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHS: 2
BUILDING AREA: 61’-0” x 36’-0”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 16’
PRICE: $335,000+ $365,000+ in CA & Canada
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3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Blu | Balance
0 2’ 4’ 8’
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
18’-
6”17
’-6”
36’-
0”
49’-0”
61’-0”
12’-0”
ENTRYKITCHEN21’ x 9’-6”
BEDROOM 311’ x 11’-6”
DINING/LIVING AREA21’ x 25’
BEDROOM 214’ x 11’6”
BATH7’ 5”x 5’
MASTER BEDROOM16’ x 17’
CLOSET
MASTER BATH11’ x 5’
MECHW/D
10'-9”
18'-9” Blu | Balance
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2 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Blu | Balance
0 2’ 4’ 8’
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
18’-
6”17
’-6”
36’-
0”
49’-0”
61’-0”
12’-0”
ENTRYKITCHEN21’ x 9’-6”
DINING/LIVING AREA21’ x 25’
BEDROOM 211’ x 11’6”
BATH7’ 5”x 5’
MASTER BEDROOM16’ x 17’CLOSET
DOWN
MASTER BATH11’ x 5’
MECHW/D
10'-9”
18'-9” Blu | Balance
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Blu | Evolution
The Blu | Evolution® is a dynamic two-story design
ideal for a single family home or vacation residence,
especially if you want to take advantage of a beautiful
view. Designed with value in mind but with maximum
living space, Evolution’s south-facing windows and
high ceilings make the interior bright and airy. An
open floor plan and roomy kitchen mean your space
is as useful and efficient as it is eco-friendly.
The Evolution comes with three or four bedrooms
and two full bathrooms. Need a little extra privacy?
Escape to the top floor master bedroom with ample
windows. Add a rooftop deck for the ultimate room
with a view.
BEDROOMS: 3-4
BATHS: 2
BUILDING AREA: Level 1 – 49’-0” x 20’-6” Level 2 – 49’-0” x 11’-10”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 10’-9”
PRICE: $310,000+ $340,000+ in CA & Canada
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3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Blu | Evolution
0 2’ 4’ 8’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN1
2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
MASTER BEDROOM12’ x 10’
KITCHEN13’-6” x 9’
DINING/LIVING AREA35’-6” x 10’
UP
MECH.ROOM
W/D
BATH7’-5”x 5’
BATH7’ 5”x 5’
LOUNGE9’x10’
DOWN
49’-0”
BEDROOM 312’ x 9’-6”
BEDROOM 412’ x 9’-6”
11’-
10”
20’-
6”
10'-3”
18'-8”
22'-2”
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4 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Blu | Evolution
0 2’ 4’ 8’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN1
2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
11’-
10”
20’-
6”
49’-0”
MASTER BEDROOM12’ x 10’
KITCHEN13’-6” x 9’
DINING/LIVING AREA35’-6” x 10’
BEDROOM 312’ x 9’-6”W/D
BATH7’-5”x5’
BEDROOM 412’ x 9’-6”
BATH7’ 5”x 5’
BEDROOM 211’-8” X 10’
DOWN
DN
10'-3”
18'-8”
22'-2”
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Blu | Element
The Blu | Element® is designed to be extraordinarily
eco-friendly, efficient and convenient. Using Blu’s Smart
Design concept, the Element is “designed big” rather
than “built big,” meaning that it has been thoughtfully
designed to feel more spacious and to allow for a
smaller overall footprint with the same functionality and
comfort level. Some of the key Element features include
up to 12’ high ceilings, a multi-function living area
and abundant windows, including beautiful clerestory
windows and a wall of sliding glass doors that wash the
interior with natural light.
The Element comes in two lengths and a multitude of
floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms and up
to 1-1/2 bathrooms. Because of its compact single-story
layout, the Element is uniquely suited for the retirement
years and fully accessible fittings and fixtures can be
installed as needed.
BEDROOMS: 1-3
BATHS: 1-1.5
BUILDING AREA: 37’-0” x 20’-6” or 49’-0” x 20’-6”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 12’
PRICE: Element 37’ $170,000+ $185,000+ in CA & Canada
Element 49’ $205,000+ $225,000+ in CA & Canada
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37’ 1 BEDROOM1
37’ 2 BEDROOM2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
DINING/LIVING23’-7” x 9’-5”
20’-
6”
37’-0”
37’-0”
20’-
6”
KITCHEN13’-4” x 6’-7”
DINING/LIVING 23’-7” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 111’-8” x 9’-2”
BEDROOM 111’-11” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 210’-11” x 8’-11”
BATH7’-5” x 5’KITCHEN
13’-4” x 6’-7”
BATH8’-3” x 6’-4”
W/DMECH
W/D
10'
15'37’– 1 Bedroom and 37’– 2 Bedroom Blu | Element
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UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
49’-0”
BEDROOM 115’-8” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 210’-11” x 8’-11”
BATH7’-5” x 5’
KITCHEN13’-4” x 6’-7”
DINING/LIVING31’-10” x 13’-6”
20’-
6”
MECHW/D
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UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
49’-0”
BEDROOM 115’-8” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 210’-11” x 8’-11”
BATH7’-5” x 5’
KITCHEN13’-4” x 6’-7”
DINING/LIVING31’-10” x 13’-6”
20’-
6”
MECHW/D
Blu | Element
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
BATH7’-5” x 5’
49’-0”
20’-
6”
BEDROOM 115’-8” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 29’-5” x 9’-5”
BEDROOM 310’-11” x 8’-11”
KITCHEN13’-4” x 6’-7”
DINING/LIVING21’-11” x 18’-8”
MECHW/D
10'
15'49’– 3 Bedroom49’– 2 Bedroom Blu | Element
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Blu | Origin
Blu | Origin® is the most versatile design we offer and is
now available in even more sizes, layouts and roof lines.
The Origin comes in three sizes—25’, 37’ and 49’ long
by 18’-6” wide—and has countless possibilities on floor
plans. It can be a lovely “small is beautiful” home, with
one or two bedrooms for a small “camp” or lake-side
retreat. As a studio, Origin is a perfect home addition,
guest house or master bedroom. Other Origin home
addition possibilities include a yoga space, exercise
or art studio, at-home office, media room or in-law
apartment. Many buyers today are combining multiple
Origins together, or with other Blu models to create the
home of their dreams.
BEDROOMS: Suite to 2
BATHS: 1
BUILDING AREA: 25’-0” x 18’-6”
37’-0” x 18’-6”
49’-0” x 18’-6”
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 9’
PRICE: Origin 25’ $130,000+ $145,000+ in CA & Canada
Origin 37’ $155,000+ $175,000+ in CA & Canada
Origin 49’ $185,000+ $210,000+ in CA & Canada
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37’ ORIGIN1
25’ ORIGIN2
UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
18’-
6”BEDROOM7’ x 10’-5”
KITCHEN15’-5” x 6’-5”
DINING/LIVING15’-5” x 9’
BEDROOM 114’-3” x 12’
BATH7’-5” x 5’KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING
21’-3” x 17’
W/DMECH
MECH
BATH7’-5”x 5’
18’-
6”
25’-0”
37’-0”
12'-5”
12'-5”
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UPGRADE
SCALE: 3/32” = 1’-0”
NOT INCLUDED
0 2’ 4’ 8’
MECH W/D
KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING23’ X 16’
BEDROOM 29’ X 11’
BEDROOM 114’ X 11’
BATH7’-5” X 5’
49’-0”
18’-
6”
12'-5”
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Blu | Garage
An extraordinary compliment to your Blu Home. Available
in 3 tailored packages, all garages can be finished to
match your Blu home and precision-built to the same
high green standards. Better yet, your Blu Garage will be
designed, built and finished by the same dedicated Blu
team as the rest of your home. Talk about a simple process
and a beautiful home for your car! Vrroom.
Blu Garages come with a unique set of eco-friendly and
convenient features. Just need a pad to park your cars?
Get the Pure Garage Package, with room for 2 cars and
standard electric car outlets. Looking for something more
refined for your electric roadster? Choose the fully finished
Premium Package, with GreenGuard® certified casework,
Andersen windows and built-in electric car outlets. Outfit
with twin aluminum and glass garage doors for the ultimate
indoor-outdoor experience.
CARS: 2 cars + storage
MODELS: L-Series | W-Series | Carport
FOOTPRINT: 22’ x 26’ | 26’ x 22’ | 24’-6” x 24’
CEILING HEIGHT: Up to 9’
PRICE*: Garage $35,500+ $39,000+ in CA & Canada
Carport $22,000+ $24,000+ in CA & Canada
*Price does not include garage floor slab, exterior stain and painting
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Blu | Garage Features
W-Series, Premium Garage
Twin aluminum and glass garage doors(or solid panel steel garage door)
Fully finished insulation, interior drywall and trim
Side-entry door for convenient access
GreenGuard®-Certified storage casework
Sealed cedar siding
Modern exterior light fixtures
Neutra house numbers*
Eco-mesh trellis*
Electric car outlet
Double-pane Andersen windows
Sil-bonit fiber cement accent panels
*Suggested accessory not supplied by Blu
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PREMIUM
PREMIUML-Series
PLUS
PLUS
Carport
W-Series
PURE PLUS
PURE
PURE
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TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
22'
26'
22'
26'
22'
26'
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
26'
22'
26'
22'
26'
22'
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
22'
26'
22'
26'
22'
26'
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS)
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
7'-0"
3'-1"11'-6"
26'
22'
26'
22'
26'
22'
L-Series
W-Series TOYOTA
PRIUS(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS) 24'
24'-6"
10'-10" 8'-10"
TOYOTA PRIUS
(INCL. MIRRORS)
FORDEXPLORER
SUVHYBRID
(INCL. MIRRORS) 24'
24'-6"
10'-10" 8'-10"
Carport
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Blu | Combinations
Many buyers today are combining multiple Blu
models to create the home of their dreams. Blu
has also worked with clients to incorporate site-
built elements such as decks, walk-out lower
levels and carports. The options are endless.
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Desig
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Expensive, time-consuming design process Painful, long, weather-dependent contsruction on site
Traditional Stick-Built
Finish
on
Site
Faster Process
Blu’s operations back end—including experienced project
managers and skilled factory craftspeople—allows Blu to
deliver an ‘end to end’ solution for homeowners. The final
product is a beautiful, healthy, superior home constructed
in just 6-8 weeks.
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Healthy for Your Family and the Natural World
HealthyEnvironment
WaterConservation
EnergyEfficiency
EcoMaterials
SmartDesign
Bamboo, forest stewardship council (FSC) and reclaimed wood flooring options
Interior eco-friendly paint primer
Factory-built home ensures quality and a controlled environment that
keeps out moisture and mold
Andersen window and door configurations allow for abundant natural light, and contain recycled content wood fiber and glass
Facades designed based on specific orientation for passive solar siting
Radiant flooring and mini splits with high seasonal energy
efficiency rating (SEER)
Energy efficient CFL and LED lighting options available
Structural and light steel are up to 77% recycled
Steel frame has the highest strength to weight ratio, produces less waste (2% vs. 20% for lumber) and is recyclable
Rigid foam provides a tight air seal and radiant barrier
Low flow fixtures for water efficiency
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Sample Energy Costs of a Blu | Element 49’ vs a Similarly-sized Existing, Energy-compliant Home
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Existing Energy-Compliant Home
Blu | Element 49'
Sample Energy Costs of a Blu | Element 37’ vs a Similarly-sized Existing, Energy-compliant Home
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$300
$600
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AnnualEnergy Cost
Existing Energy-Compliant Home
Blu | Element 37'
Sample Area: Worcester, MA
Save up to $7,000+ in 10 years in energy costs
Conserve Energy, Save 50%
Living or working in a Blu home is like driving a hybrid
car—it’s quiet, comfortable and energy efficient. We
strongly believe that a well-insulated, cost-effective
building envelope is the most important way to increase
home energy efficiency. In all of our homes we use high-
performing insulation and high efficiency, gas-filled
windows to help self-regulate the interior home climate.
In addition to using a variety of energy-saving products
and appliances, we also use innovative 3-D modeling
technology to optimize the sun, wind and weather
patterns specific to a particular building site—wise use of
a home’s natural environment is often an inexpensive way
to achieve energy savings. Overall, Blu homes are typically
50% more energy efficient than average existing homes,
reducing your monthly operating costs while keeping you
comfortable.
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* Additional charges may apply based upon geographic location, site-specific conditions and applicable state and local sales tax. Please contact our sales team at [email protected] for more details. All prices are USD.
† Base pricing contained herein is subject to change at any time. Such changes will be reflected on Blu’s website. For current pricing, see bluhomes.com
Blu charges a premium in the State of California to cover additional services and material costs that allow us to better serve our customers. The “California Package” includes the following:
•AdditionaldocumentationservicestomeetCalGreenandbasiclocalpermittingrequirements•Highercranemobilizationfeesatdelivery•Certaincode-requiredbuildingmaterialssuchassprinklersystemsandadditionalexteriorlights•Calculationofsite-specificengineeringloadssothatfoundationcostsfromyoursitecontractorwillbereduced
Blu Homes Pricing
Blu is committed to providing the greatest transparency possible on home
pricing. Standard Blu Homes come designed for free. All prices and premiums
are published online, and Blu strives to minimize any extra delivery or building
charges due to difficult sites or engineering requirements. In addition, Blu
builds in its factory, where costs are often a fraction of what they would be on
site. Thus, your home will come fully equipped and set by our Blu team with
appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting and floors—all eco-friendly, and all
at a transparent, fixed price.†
Base Pricing Includes u Blu house
u Standard materials and finishes
u Delivery and set on your foundation
u Finishing by our own skilled crew
u All appliances
Other Costs to Consider* u Local Permitting
u Excavation
u Foundation
u Utility hook-ups
u Finish painting
u Decks, garages, driveways, landscaping
ModelStarting Price*
California & Canada Starting Price*
Origin 25’ $130,000 $145,000
Origin 37’ $155,000 $175,000
Origin 49’ $185,000 $210,000
Element 37’ $170,000 $185,000
Element 49’ $205,000 $225,000
Evolution $310,000 $340,000
Balance $335,000 $365,000
Lofthouse $370,000 $405,000
Glidehouse $395,000 $445,000
Breezehouse $540,000 $585,000
Pod 17’ $110,000 $120,000
Pod 25’ $125,000 $135,000
Garages $35,500 $39,000
Carports $22,000 $24,000
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Finding Land
The Blu Land Search Program helps our clients find land,
perform site visits and ensure that the land is build-able.
As part of the program, we currently provide:
u Exclusive land sites that marry beautifully with Blu homes
u A Realtor Partnership Program offering 2% commission on the home for helping our clients find land
u A personalized land search providing a curated list of potential land sales based on your criteria
u Site assessments by our project management team to ensure deliverability and build-ability
Financing Your Home
The Blu Financial Partners Program is happy to help you work
through your financing. Financing your home will start with
a Construction Loan. Once construction is complete, your
loan will be converted to a traditional home loan (mortgage).
To assist you in this process, we currently provide:
u Introductions to lenders on our Lender’s List, appropriate for your geography
u Initial estimates for your lender on our costs
Blu helps you find land, finance your home and manage your project!
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Managing Your Project
BluServ is a comprehensive project management package
that oversees your new home project from end-to-end.
BluServ provides 5 key services:
u Creating the Project Budget
u Maintaining the Project Schedule
u Site-bidding and Contractor Selection
u Overseeing Foundation Design and Engineering
u Managing the Project through Completion
BluServ is offered at a small 4% fee calculated on the actual
cost of sub-contracted site work.
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Contact Blu Homes at
866.887.7997
Boston130 Turner St., Suite 610 Waltham, MA 02453
San Francisco200 Pine St., Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94104
Ann Arbor100 N Fourth Ave.Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Build Your Blu Home Today!
10/10/12
Blu is the only prefab home-builder that offers spans that are 18’ to 25’ wide and ceilings up to
16’ high, making your living areas feel more open, sunny and spacious than traditional prefab spaces.
Our proprietary folding technology allows us to deliver these spacious homes at a shipping cost that
is a fraction of that of typical prefab building companies.
And that’s just the start! We build our homes for beauty, comfort and health with warm open spaces
that interact with nature, abundant natural light, pure materials, exceptional insulation and ventilation
with features that are fun and reduce our carbon footprint.
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130 Turner St., Suite 610, Waltham, MA 02453 | 200 Pine St., Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94104 | 100 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104