The Community

The six South Farm Homes are nestled into a south-facing slope. Each home is designed with a consistency in material so that the homes complement each other and blend into the hillside. We are working with Architect Rolf Kielman of Truex Cullins & Partners with Reiss Building and Renovation to design and build the homes.

Vermont Builds Greener

All homes in South Farm meet the standards necessary for Vermont Builds Greener home certifications. The program outlines criteria for rating residential housing on environmental sustainability. Considerations include siting of building on the land, renewable energy and greater efficiency, sustainable materials use, and creation of a healthy living environment.

South Farm Homes

Vermont Building Resources, formed as a company specializing in "green" or "sustainable" construction, has begun a project involving a 24 acre farm parcel in the southern Hinesburg village for which Reiss Building and Renovation will be the primary contracting company. This prime agricultural parcel was bought in partnership this summer by Vermont Building Resources and the Russell Family Farm to ensure a more sustainable future. The project sets aside 14 acres of the land for continued farming. The remaining land, containing homestead, barn, wetland and a portion of a southern facing slope will be developed by clustering six passive/active solar homes. These homes will also be within walking distance to town and schools and have access to public hiking trails on the neighboring family farm.

For more Details:

-Download Newest Company Brochure (pdf file)
-Download South Farm Brochure (pdf file)
-Contact Chuck Reiss at (802)482-3295 or Vbrreiss@gmavt.net

Location:

New South Farm Rd. is just North of Buck Hill Rd on Rt. 116

Come See Us!

Open House May 30th & 31st - 12 - 4p

133 New South Farm Hinesburg, VT (see map below)

The open house provides an opportunity for potential home owners, community members and other interested parties to discuss the project underway. With this project we are hoping to create a prototype for more sustainable housing construction that promotes preservation of farmland, open space and provides an alternative for growth. We are excited about the opportunity to provide an alternative to sprawling development and look forward to the discussions initiated by the open house.