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The Team Behind It All

July 26, 2023
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Thinking about construction projects often conjures up images of men on ladders swinging hammers, the sounds of power saws and the idea that everything that it takes to build or renovate the home happens on site. In fact, what happens on site is about half of the work that needs to be accomplished for any…

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NESEA Building Energy Bottom Line Group

June 23, 2023
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“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Running a small business can sometimes feel like it’s your team of people trying to reinvent the wheel of modern construction.   Beyond managing the general day to day of building projects and meeting our clients’…

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Pre-Construction Stages

May 23, 2023
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When people think of a home renovation project, they are most likely to conjure up images of workers on ladders and the sound of saws and hammers, or what it feels like to be in the middle of the building process.  While that part of the process is certainly the most transformative, there are a…

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Springing Forward at the NESEA Conference!

April 12, 2023
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Spring is here and at Auburndale Builders could not be happier! Not only because we love more hours of daylight and seeing the landscape becoming greener but also because it means that we’ve been to the NESEA conference! BuildingEnergy Boston, the conference hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), is a great opportunity for…

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Stretch Codes and Specialized Opt In Codes – Coming to a City Near You

March 7, 2023
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The home construction and renovation process has many milestones. First, you decide to embark on the journey. You find an architect to help you determine what to build. Next, you hire the construction company to make the vision a reality. And in the middle of all that, you have to be sure that everything you…

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Here Comes the Sun – Really!

January 10, 2023
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January in New England brings few bright spots. The holiday cheer and fun are over; winter days are short and, mostly, cold. It certainly seems like the season to hunker down in the darkness to ride out the winter cold.  While we are totally on board with cozy sweaters and hot chocolate in front of…

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Ho,Ho,Home Renovations!

December 13, 2022
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If you head into the holidays wondering, “How are we going to fit all of the guests?” or thinking, “The flow in these rooms is not great.”; you are not alone. From a kid’s table set up down the hall from the kitchen, a queue at the guest bathroom or straight up complaints from your…

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We’re Hiring!

November 22, 2022
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Auburndale Builders builds new custom homes, renovations, additions, and historic restorations in the Metro West region of Boston. Using our knowledge of historic homes and leading-edge building science we create energy-efficient, net-zero homes powered by renewable energy. We believe supporting our employees, clients, and the environment is integral to the success of our company and…

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Creating Energy Resilience with Microgrids

October 24, 2022
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As we witnessed the recent devastation Hurricane Ian caused in Florida and other southern states, many of us considered how we would manage our own safety in the face of a natural disaster. Do we have evacuation plans in place? If we can’t evacuate, do we know how to safely shelter in place? And most…

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Do Well by Doing Good!

September 12, 2022
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Much has been made of the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and its focus on climate action investment. The size and scope of this bill is the largest investment in climate action ever made by the U.S. and may provide a number of incentives to help people reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. While…

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Building Better than the Building Code

August 2, 2022
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Did you know that in 1631, the city of Boston banned buildings with thatched roofs and wooden chimneys in order to increase fire safety? And in 2008, Massachusetts adopted the Green Communities Act and Global Warming Solutions Act in order to combat climate change? Or maybe you’re more familiar with the current debate about whether…

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It Can Be Easy Being Green

July 12, 2022
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At Auburndale Builders, we are fans of many things, including Kermit the Frog. However, unlike Kermit, when it comes to creating your custom home renovation, we think that it is easy to be green. It just may take a little more thought and intention. For us, the definition of “being green” really starts by looking…

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Auburndale Builders Receives Just Label

July 1, 2022
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Auburndale Builders recently received a Just label from the International Living Futures Institute. Just is a nutrition label for socially just and equitable organizations. As a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations rather than a certification program, it is a transparency platform for businesses to disclose their operations, including how they treat their employees and where…

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Considering Finishes in a Custom Home/Addition

June 3, 2022
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The gorgeous kitchen, that spa-like bathroom, the living room that seems so serene you can imagine that living in it would make every problem in life pop like soap bubbles.  We’ve all seen the pictures and dreamed of having a similar experience in our custom home additions. What many of us may not realize is…

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Remodeling vs. New Construction: Which Is Right For You?

May 6, 2022
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Learn the pros and cons of renovation vs. new construction for your MA home. The expert team at Auburndale Builders is here to help you make the best decision for your family, and execute your choice to an exceptional level. Call today to get started.

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Home Efficiency Upgrades That Will Be Popular in 2022

April 12, 2022
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5 Benefits of a Passive Home Remodel

January 10, 2022
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Remodels and passive house retrofits are excellent options to help improve home performance. Call trusted Auburndale Builders today to get started!

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5 Reasons to Build a More Efficient Home

December 21, 2021
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Embrace a more efficient MA home with the expert team at Auburndale Builders. From additions to 2 story colonial remodels, to entirely new construction, our team has you covered! Read our latest blog for top reasons why home efficiency benefits us all. Reach out today to learn more.

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Virtual Project Tours

August 2, 2021
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Auburndale Builders is excited to announce a lineup of virtual tours at projects currently in progress. Each tour will be led by Auburndale’s Project Manager for the job along with the architect, and walk participants through the homes under construction, showing its unique features. These tours are free and open to the public, and will…

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Current Projects

June 29, 2021
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We have a variety of exciting projects currently under construction. Newton Remodel We’re collaborating with Patrick Ahern Architects on this remodel of a historic Newton home. Belmont Near-Net-Zero Home We’re close to wrapping up our multi-year near-net-zero project in Belmont with Zero Energy Design. This project, which was completed in two phases, will incorporate photovoltaics…

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Weston project featured in Weston Wellesley Magazine

June 22, 2021
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Our current project in Weston was recently featured in the article “Building energy-efficient homes to suit all stages of life” in the WellesleyWeston Magazine summer 2021 issue. Designed by architect Ken Tatro of the architecture firm Christopher P. Williams, the home utilizes five Passive House principles: super-insulated walls, roofs and floors, airtight construction, high-performance glazing…

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Boston Globe Feature

June 13, 2021
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We were thrilled to be featured in the Boston Globe Real Estate section in an article entitled “It’s Not Easy Being Green in Massachusetts” by Jon Gorey. The article de-mystifies a number of common eco-friendly building terms for homeowners. Check it out at http://realestate.boston.com/home-improvement/2021/06/09/eco-friendly-building-terms-explained/.

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Virtual Tour: April 8th

March 26, 2021
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If you missed the Auburndale Builders Virtual Tour of our Belmont Near-Net-Zero Home in collaboration with Matt Genaze from Zero Energy Design, you can watch the video below.

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Newton Net Zero Wins Silver PRISM Award

October 31, 2019
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Auburndale Builders’ high-performance, net-zero home in Newton, Massachusetts, won a Silver PRISM award for Best Passive Home/Sustainable Home Design at the 2019 PRISM Awards Gala. Organized by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), the PRISM awards honor the finest projects and accomplishments of architects, builders, developers, and other professionals in the home…

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