Andrew and Jennifer Dickson and Don Newman
FOUNDERS, ACRE DESIGNS
Innovation:
Creating affordable net-zero-energy kit homes.
Vision:
The firm sells prefab net-zero homes delivered to buyers’ lots and assembled on site. Its first home cost roughly $225,000 including materials, labor, and solar panels.
Economics:
The firm achieves its affordable price point through a streamlined build system and business model that includes pre-engineered, panelized construction, partnerships with top materials suppliers, and a simple sales process.
