Semi-Custom Net-Zero Homes in Hudson Valley, NY.
NetBuilt is a line of pre-designed, semi-custom homes built around high-performance construction — adapted to your land, your program, and the conditions of a Hudson Valley build site. It's a faster path to a net-zero-ready home than starting from scratch, without giving up build quality, energy efficiency, or design clarity.
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A Better Way to Build a High-Performance Home
Starting From a Strong Base
Most homeowners building a new home start from a blank page. They find land, hire an architect, wait months for drawings, then hand those drawings to a general contractor who's never been part of the design process. By the time real costs emerge, the design is already locked in — and the tradeoffs start.
NetBuilt starts differently. The structural systems, building envelope, and mechanical strategy are already developed. Insulation depth, air sealing details, window specifications — that work is done before your project begins. What gets adapted is the design: your layout, exterior materials, roof form, and site orientation. The performance foundation doesn't change.
For homeowners who want a modern, energy-efficient home in the Hudson Valley without managing a full custom design process, NetBuilt removes most of the uncertainty from the first half of the project.
Performance Isn't an Upgrade
Most builders treat energy performance as an add-on — a premium package or a solar upsell you decide on at the end. NetBuilt doesn't work that way.
These homes are built around a tight building envelope, advanced insulation and air sealing, efficient mechanical systems, and solar-ready electrical rough-in. Net-zero-ready performance is the default, not something you negotiate for. That means lower operating costs, consistent indoor comfort through Hudson Valley winters and humid summers, and a home that doesn't depend on oversized equipment to compensate for a leaky envelope.
What Every NetBuilt Home Includes
An Efficiency-First Approach
Every NetBuilt home starts with a proven design, but nothing about the finished home should feel generic. Each plan is built around the essentials that matter most: efficient use of space, durable materials, strong building performance, and a smoother path from design to construction. P.A.S. Design Build helps adapt the home to your land, lifestyle, finishes, and long-term goals so you get the benefit of a streamlined process without giving up the details that make the home yours.
What Every Netbuilt Project Includes:
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Before design adaptation begins, we assess your land — grade, orientation, access, zoning setbacks, and site-specific constraints. The base model adjusts to fit your parcel.
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Every NetBuilt home is built with continuous insulation, airtight construction, and careful detailing at critical junctions. This is standard on every project, not a line item to negotiate.
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We work from the NetBuilt base plan to adapt layouts, exterior materials, roof form, and window placement to your preferences and site. You have real design flexibility without starting from zero.
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Heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water are specified and coordinated during design — not figured out by a subcontractor after framing. Mechanical systems are sized to match the envelope, not overbuilt to compensate for it.
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We manage the full permitting process and coordinate structural and energy engineering. Requirements vary across Hudson Valley municipalities, and our team has navigated local codes across Ulster County and the broader region.
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We build what we design. Construction is managed directly — on site, coordinating trades, holding quality, and keeping you informed on a consistent schedule. Final walkthrough, systems documentation, and close-out records are delivered at project completion.
NetBuilt Homes vs. Fully Custom Design-Build
Why It Matters
A fully custom design-build home gives you complete control over every decision — from first drawing to last piece of trim. That's the right path for clients with complex sites, specific architectural programs, or design requirements that can't be met from a base model.
NetBuilt is a different approach. The structural and performance work is already developed. Design flexibility is real — layout, materials, exterior form — but it operates within a proven framework. The result is a shorter design phase, better cost clarity earlier in the process, and a build sequence with fewer unknowns.
For homeowners who know they want a modern, high-performance home and don't want to spend six months developing custom drawings before they have a real construction number, NetBuilt closes that gap.
What NetBuilt offers compared to a fully custom approach:
Performance systems developed and tested before your project begins
Condensed design phase — you're adapting, not building from a blank page
Better early cost clarity — the base is already priced and understood
Less design-phase risk — envelope and structural details aren't reinvented per project
Same integrated team managing design and construction throughout
One point of contact from first conversation through final walkthrough
At P.A.S., both paths end at the same place: a well-built, high-performance home managed by one team from start to finish. NetBuilt gets you there faster.
Discovery
We start with your land, your goals, and your budget range. We want to understand which NetBuilt model fits your project, what the site allows, and whether the timeline and budget expectations are realistic before any design work begins.
Design Development
The base plan is adapted to your parcel and preferences. Layouts, exterior materials, window placement, and interior packages are selected in coordination with site conditions and your budget. Performance specifications remain constant throughout.
Pre-Construction
Permits, structural engineering, site prep, and trade coordination are locked in before construction starts. We front-load this work so the build phase doesn't stall waiting on approvals or unresolved coordination.
Build + Completion
We manage construction directly — on site, coordinating trades, holding quality standards, and communicating with you throughout. Final walkthrough, systems documentation, and close-out records complete the project.
OUR NETBUILT PROCESS
OUR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES THROUGHOUT
THE HUDSON VALLEY:
From fully custom new homes to our curated Net-Zero collection of semi-custom, high-performance houses, P.A.S. Design Build brings design and construction together as one process for Hudson Valley homeowners. We also take on whole-home renovations and additions with the same design-build discipline, improving comfort, efficiency, and function in the homes people already love. Every project — new build or renovation — is built around durable performance, clear communication, and a home that fits its site and climate.
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NetBuilt & Net-Zero Homes Throughout Ulster County & the Hudson Valley
WHERE WE BUILD
NetBuilt homes are built across Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. We know this region — soil conditions, frost depths, permitting requirements, and building department timelines vary from town to town. That local knowledge shapes how we approach site planning and construction sequencing on every project.
We've worked in Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Kerhonkson, Accord, Stone Ridge, Rhinebeck, and throughout the surrounding area. If you have land in or around Ulster County, reach out and we'll let you know if your site is a fit.
"The quality of their work was outstanding and Patrick's attention to detail was top notch. Aiden, Patrick and their team were amazing. I have worked with many contractors over 20 years and P.A.S. have been the most professional, reliable and respectful company I have dealt with."
— Lynn · Ellenville, NY · 2025
Featured Work
Kerhonkson Minimalist Tiny Home
Minnewaska Modern Duplex
Pine Bush Mountain Home Renovation
Frequently Asked Questions
Building a NetBuilt home is a smarter way to approach new construction, but it still comes with important decisions. Homeowners often want to understand how much customization is possible, how the process works, what makes these homes energy efficient, and how they compare to a fully custom build. These answers cover the most common questions we hear from people planning a high-performance home in the Hudson Valley.
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NetBuilt is a line of pre-designed, semi-custom homes built and delivered by P.A.S. Design Build. You start from a developed base model — with a defined structural system, building envelope, and mechanical strategy — that gets adapted to your land, layout preferences, and finish selections. The result is a modern, high-performance home with significantly less design-phase uncertainty than a fully custom project.
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A custom design-build project starts from scratch — the architecture is developed entirely around your site, program, and vision. A NetBuilt home starts from a refined base plan developed for performance and buildability. You have meaningful flexibility in layout, materials, and exterior design, but the structural and envelope systems are already worked out. That makes the process faster and early-stage costs more predictable.
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NetBuilt homes are built around a high-performance envelope — continuous insulation, tight air sealing, and mechanical systems sized to match the actual load. Homes are solar-ready and designed to approach net-zero energy use under normal operating conditions. Performance is integrated from the start of the design process, not offered as an upgrade package.
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The timeline is shorter than a fully custom design-build project because the design phase is condensed. A typical NetBuilt project — from discovery through construction completion — runs approximately 12 to 18 months depending on site complexity, local permitting, and project scope. We give you a realistic schedule early in the conversation, not after you've already committed.
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Not necessarily. We work with clients who already own their parcel and with those still in the land search. If you have land, we can do an early-stage site assessment to evaluate zoning, access, orientation, and buildability before committing to design work. If you're still searching, we can help you understand what to look for.
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Our primary service area is Ulster County — including Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Kerhonkson, Accord, Stone Ridge, High Falls, and Ellenville. We also take on select projects in neighboring counties depending on scope and location. Reach out and we'll let you know if your site falls within range.
Getting Started
NetBuilt is for homeowners who know they want a modern, high-performance home in the Hudson Valley and are ready to have a real conversation about land, budget, and timeline. We take on a limited number of projects each year and are selective about fit — for our sake and yours.
Please fill out the form below or contact us at 845-532-3174 for an initial consultation. If we feel like a good fit for each other, we can schedule a site visit with you to go over the scope of work.