When you build a Stitt Home, you’re not just building a house—you’re creating a safe, comfortable place where your family can thrive. Designed for beauty and lasting performance, every home we build centers on one critical element: the energy envelope.
Your home’s energy envelope is what separates and protects you from the outside world. It includes the foundation, walls, roof, windows, insulation, and air sealing—working together to keep your home quiet, healthy, and comfortable year-round.
One of the first questions homeowners ask is, “How much does it cost to build a custom home?” It’s also common to assume that an energy-efficient home comes with a higher price tag. In reality, the materials and base construction costs are often very similar to those of a typical home.
The difference lies in how the home is designed and built. By applying proven building science principles and energy-efficient strategies, we create homes that perform better—delivering greater comfort, healthier indoor air, and significantly lower energy bills over time.
At Stitt, these high-performance features are built into our standard process, not treated as upgrades. Here’s what a Stitt home typically includes that most conventional homes don’t:
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When it comes to building an energy-efficient home, performance verification is essential. That’s why we use industry-standard testing to ensure your home delivers real energy savings and lasting comfort.
To objectively compare the energy performance of new and existing homes, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) developed the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index. A standard new home built to the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code scores 100 on the HERS Index. A net-zero energy home—which produces as much energy as it consumes—scores 0 or below.
Proven Results from Stitt Homes
Explore three real Stitt Homes and their verified HERS scores to see how smart design and tested performance translate into real energy savings.
We proudly offer a Residential Energy Guarantee which ensures your home’s energy usage will not exceed a predetermined Annual Energy Guarantee Level (AEGL). If your actual energy consumption goes over this threshold within a 12-month period, you may be eligible for reimbursement—up to a defined maximum—based on your utility costs. This guarantee encourages long-term energy efficiency and peace of mind, provided homeowners maintain their systems as outlined in the terms. The guarantee is transferable to future homeowners and supports homes built to high energy-performance standards.
At the end of our design and construction journey, one thing is clear—living in a Stitt Home means year-round comfort, lower utility costs, and healthier indoor air quality.
On hot summer days, your home stays naturally cool without constantly running the air conditioner. During winter, it remains comfortably warm without overusing the heater. This smart energy efficiency translates into significantly lower energy bills while maintaining a consistent indoor temperature year-round.
Thanks to advanced insulation, air sealing, and moisture control, your home provides cleaner, healthier air—reducing allergens and supporting better respiratory health. And because we build with durability in mind—using high-quality materials and time-tested construction techniques—your Stitt Home is designed to resist moisture and stand strong for generations, resulting in significantly lower maintenance costs over time
Beyond energy efficiency and durability, Stitt Homes are built with climate resilience in mind. From high winds and heavy storms to wildfires and flooding, your home is thoughtfully engineered to help withstand the growing challenges of extreme weather—giving you even greater peace of mind in a changing climate.
When you choose a Stitt Home, you’re investing in comfort, energy savings, and long-term peace of mind.
Join us and walk through an energy-efficient, custom-designed home built to higher standards, focused on comfort, durability, and long-term savings.