TightLines Designs attends NC Main Street Conference

Martin Street, Downtown Raleigh
Posted on 03/10/2010

TightLines Designs recently attended the 2010 North Carolina Main Street Conference, held January 27-19 in New Bern, NC.  David Maurer, Principal, (representing TightLines Designs and our sister company, Maurer Architecture) also gave a presentation on the North Carolina Rehabilitation Code.

Tax Credit Extended for Energy Efficient Homes

Posted on 03/10/2010

The Energy Efficient Home Credit, implemented by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, has been extended to the developers of energy efficient buildings completed on or after August 8, 2005.  A $2000 tax credit can be applied for new homes and apartment units and a $1000-$2000 credit can be applied for manufactured homes.  So, a developer for a 50-unit apartment complex may earn up to $100,000 in tax credits.

Modular TightLines Designs Available

Haven Homes now offering Tightlines Designs homes
Posted on 12/29/2009

Haven Custom Homes, a leader in custom green modular design, and TightLines Designs have partnered to offer six TightLines home designs.

TightLines Participates in Community Design Charrette

Balsawood affordable Community Design charrette Sketch
Posted on 12/11/2009

David Maurer recently participated in a collaborative design session for the future Balsawood Community, located on Chapel Hill Road in Spring Lake, North Carolina.  The session brought together various professionals and homeowners who share the goal of creating an affordable and sustainable neighborhood that will promote community interaction.   

TightLines Designs attends Virginia Housing Conference

Posted on 11/23/2009

November 18 through 20th TightLines Designs attended the 2009 Governor's Housing Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. This was our first time attending the Governor's Housing Conference. We were impressed by the 800 attendees, keynote speaker, neighborhood tours, fantastic exhibit hall, workshops and networking opportunities. TightLines Designs was proud to be one of fifty exhibitors.  It was a pleasure to meet the diverse group of people working towards successful affordable housing!

TightLines Designs attends NC Affordable Housing Conference

NC Affordable Housing Conference, TightLines Designs Display
Posted on 11/05/2009

The staff of TightLines Designs recently attended the 2009 NC Affordable Housing Conference, hosted by the North Carolina Housing Coalition, the Community Investment Corporation of the Carolinas, and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.  This year’s conference, dubbed “Housing Works”, was held in Raleigh and focused on how affordable housing serves North Carolina’s families, communities, and

Cooke Street Holds Festival

Cooke St Carnival
Posted on 10/28/2009

The Cooke Street community recently celebrated their neighborhood with the inaugural Cooke Street Carnival, held on October 17.  Themed as “Fall, Feathers and Fringe Ya’ll”, the festival was a successful attempt by neighborhood leaders to gather diverse families in the area with a kid-friendly event , featuring music and food to celebrate all cultures.  Hundreds of people attended the event, which served as a great initiative to

Maurer to Speak at Preservation NC's Annual Conference

small house plans
Posted on 10/21/2009

David Maurer to be a speaker at the upcoming Preservation North Carolina Annual Conference held October 29-31 in New Bern, North Carolina.

Maurer to Speak at Conservation Based Affordable Housing

Posted on 10/21/2009

David Maurer has will be a panelist at the upcoming Conservation Based Affordable Housing workshop in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, October 26, 2009.  He will speak about architecture, construction techniques, and energy efficiency.

Green Habitat Groundbreaking

Ground Breaking with "Board Cutting" Ceremony
Posted on 09/08/2009
Wake County Habitat for Humanity in conjunction with the City of Raleigh Community Development Department broke ground today in their 350th home. The home, located in the Cooke Street development in downtown Raleigh, will be the affiliate's first green certified home.