Transcend: A Glimpse Into the Future of Sustainable Living

Transcend is a bold experiment in reimagining what’s possible when design, performance, and sustainability work in harmony with a stunning natural setting.

The VISION House Transcend, a Green Builder Media demonstration project built by prefab manufacturer Dvele, blends beauty, comfort, innovation and serenity. Nestled in the remote San Juan mountains in the Colorado Rockies, the project boasts:

• Prefab construction that assures quality control, streamlines onsite processes, and reduces waste.
• Net-zero energy performance, with super-efficient building envelope systems, powered by solar + storage.
• Electrification from the ground up, including heat pump technology, induction cooking, and radiant ceiling panels.
• Fire-resilient, low-carbon construction, with recycled steel framing, fire-resistant insulation, and treated wood cladding.
• Healthy home strategies that prioritize indoor air quality, water conservation, and nontoxic materials.
• Smart systems that automate energy savings, track air quality, and can even turn the home into a virtual power plant.

The house isn’t just high performance, healthy, and smart, it’s also stylish. Striking views and sleek, elegant design elements create a sense of true tranquility. Expansive windows flood the space with natural light, while curated furnishings, calming colors, and warm textures blur the line between indoors and out.

For decades, sustainability has been framed as a tradeoff—as if you must give up style, comfort, or convenience to achieve performance. Transcend blows that myth apart. The project is proof that resilience can be sophisticated, and that wellness can be organically woven into every surface, system, and detail.

Words can’t quite capture what it feels like to walk through a space that’s light-filled yet energy-tight, high-tech yet deeply human. So, don’t just take our word for it—see it for yourself. Watch the Transcend video tour here and experience the future of sustainable living.