What does it really take to build a fire-resilient, high-performance home in today’s world of rising costs, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving codes? In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley sits down with Marcela and Hector, engineers, owner-builders, and founders of Efficient Build, to unpack their journey of designing and building their own wildfire-resilient home in the Colorado mountains after being evacuated during the Marshall Fire.

They share what they wish they’d known before starting, from the materials they’d choose differently to how to navigate post-COVID construction costs and supply chain chaos. You’ll learn how they balanced fire resistance with healthy home design, what it really costs to build high-performance, and how to stay patient, creative, and resilient through years of hands-on work.

If you’re dreaming of building a home that protects your family, honors the land, and reflects your values, this conversation will inspire you to take the next step with both realism and heart.

Episode 11 - Building for Wildfire Resiliency with Hector and Marcella Abrach of Energy Efficient Build (1hr)

Episode 11 - Building for wildfire resiliency with Hector and Marcella Abrach of Energy Efficient Build

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Hector and Marcella are Custom home builders in the Rocky Mountains (only) of Colorado. they thrive on being efficient in material utilization as well as energy efficiency. they are self funded to avoid the ups and downs of interest rates and not having to deal with banks and thrive in a customer-free environment.

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