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By Cassandra Gillespie
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December 17, 2024
Sustainability and durability are two sides of the same coin. You cannot have one without the other. Building a home that stands the test of time is not just about longevity; it’s about reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting the planet.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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December 2, 2024
To construct durable houses that stand the test of time, nothing can be left to chance. There are certain crucial tasks that we entrust to proven partners, but we believe it’s best to have complete oversight of other factors that are most critical to durability.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 27, 2024
In part 3 of our durability series, let's focus on two elements of construction that are often fail points but have the potential to improve overall durability: windows and doors.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 25, 2024
Let’s keep moving upward in Kala’s design and build process to see how features in the walls, attic, and roof lead to a longer lasting house that requires less maintenance.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 18, 2024
There are plenty of features that are crucial to reducing maintenance costs and making a home last longer, but true durability needs to be built into the home from the beginning. Starting with the foundation.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 1, 2024
The footings have been formed and poured, followed by the foundation itself—a key milestone in creating a long-lasting, energy-efficient home that requires minimal maintenance.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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October 28, 2024
There are bound to be ongoing expenses that increase the total cost of ownership and take a toll on your budget. Unfortunately, with the housing stock we face today, new does not always equal durable.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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October 21, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that the Community LINC + Kala Passive House project has officially broken ground in Kansas City’s Ivanhoe neighborhood!
By Cassandra Gillespie
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October 15, 2024
We've officially broken ground on the first home designed by the in-house design team at Kala!
By Cassandra Gillespie
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October 15, 2024
Most homes in a climate that’s hot from June to September and cold from November to March can only maintain temperature levels when the HVAC system is running in high gear. This is noisy, inefficient, and costly, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s look at how high-performance homes deliver a comfortable temperature all year in completely different ways.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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December 17, 2024
Sustainability and durability are two sides of the same coin. You cannot have one without the other. Building a home that stands the test of time is not just about longevity; it’s about reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting the planet.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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December 2, 2024
To construct durable houses that stand the test of time, nothing can be left to chance. There are certain crucial tasks that we entrust to proven partners, but we believe it’s best to have complete oversight of other factors that are most critical to durability.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 27, 2024
In part 3 of our durability series, let's focus on two elements of construction that are often fail points but have the potential to improve overall durability: windows and doors.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 25, 2024
Let’s keep moving upward in Kala’s design and build process to see how features in the walls, attic, and roof lead to a longer lasting house that requires less maintenance.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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November 18, 2024
There are plenty of features that are crucial to reducing maintenance costs and making a home last longer, but true durability needs to be built into the home from the beginning. Starting with the foundation.
By Cassandra Gillespie
•
November 1, 2024
The footings have been formed and poured, followed by the foundation itself—a key milestone in creating a long-lasting, energy-efficient home that requires minimal maintenance.
By Cassandra Gillespie
•
October 28, 2024
There are bound to be ongoing expenses that increase the total cost of ownership and take a toll on your budget. Unfortunately, with the housing stock we face today, new does not always equal durable.
By Cassandra Gillespie
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October 21, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that the Community LINC + Kala Passive House project has officially broken ground in Kansas City’s Ivanhoe neighborhood!
By Cassandra Gillespie
•
October 15, 2024
We've officially broken ground on the first home designed by the in-house design team at Kala!
By Cassandra Gillespie
•
October 15, 2024
Most homes in a climate that’s hot from June to September and cold from November to March can only maintain temperature levels when the HVAC system is running in high gear. This is noisy, inefficient, and costly, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s look at how high-performance homes deliver a comfortable temperature all year in completely different ways.
Kala designs and builds homes that enable a rich and comfortable lifestyle while contributing to the health and welfare of its occupants, the planet, and future generations.
1517 Westport Road Suite 201
Kansas City, MO 64111
+1 913 441 0000
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Kala Performance Homes
1517 Westport Road Suite 201
Kansas City, MO 64111
913 441 0000
© 2024
Kala | Terms & Conditions
Kala designs and builds homes that enable a rich and comfortable lifestyle while contributing to the health and welfare of its occupants, the planet, and future generations.