![]() Ideabox homes are built with high ceilings and tall windows to maximize natural light – another energy saver. Open web engineered trusses: minimal thermal bridging continuous insulation.Well-insulated: R 21-27 walls R 40-50 roof R 30-33 floor.Low-e, dual pane windows: U-value of 0.28 or better.To save on energy costs, homes offer the following features: ![]() Ideabox homes feature an eco certified construction, with energy efficient lighting, appliances, design and fixtures. The concept is simple, and it makes the building process as stress-free as possible – for everyone involved. You supply the site and foundation, and Ideabox will take care of the home. The Ideabox Process and Building Philosophy Today, he helps homeowners bring their dream homes to life. While his fort-on-wheels didn’t last long (it went 200 yards before the tires fell flat), Russel’s career in the modular home business has.Īfter earning his Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado and gaining some experience in the business, Russel opened Ideabox in 2005. Handlebars were attached to the front of the wagon for easy steering, and a boat battery allowed the fort to have an electrical system as well as a small camp stove. The ambitious young builder didn’t just stop there: he bought bike blinkers at the local hardware store and attached them to the trailer to use as turn signals. Felt was used to make the roof of his portable fort. To build the walls, he used 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood. Russel was pretty elaborate with his design, using his sister’s red wagon as a chassis and 4′ x 4′ wood posts for the frame. His goal, he says, was to make a fort that he and his friends could move around. In fact, he built his first modular “home” at the age of eight – right in the driveway of his home. Russel has always had a passion for building. ![]()
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