From accessory dwellings to signature custom homes, every DUST residence is engineered to a Net-Zero standard — superior energy performance without compromise on design. Choose your style, pick your location, and build anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.
Accessory Dwelling Units designed and built by DUST. Superior design options built to a Net-Zero standard.
Thoughtfully designed homes with curated options that allow you to personalize your space while maintaining efficiency, value, and our Net-Zero standard.
One-of-a-kind homes designed around your vision, lifestyle, and property, built without compromise to DUST’s Net-Zero standard.
Sustainability isn’t one feature we add to a home. It’s the way we think about the entire home—from what goes into it, to how it performs, to how it impacts the people living inside and the earth around it.
We design high-performance homes that require less energy to heat, cool, and operate. Better envelopes, efficient systems, smart controls, and Net Zero-ready design all work together to reduce consumption without sacrificing comfort.
A home should support the health of the people inside it. We focus on fresh-air ventilation, filtration, humidity control, indoor air quality monitoring, and thoughtful material selections to create cleaner, healthier indoor environments.
Water is a resource worth protecting. We capture rainwater for landscape retention and irrigation, while designing for greater water reuse—including non-potable water for irrigation and toilet flushing where appropriate.
We look beyond appearance when selecting materials. Renewable products, durable finishes, advanced framing, and high-performance components help us use materials intentionally while creating homes built to last.
The most sustainable home is one that doesn’t need to be rebuilt. We prioritize resilient building envelopes, moisture management, durability, fire-conscious materials, and proven building-science principles to create homes capable of performing for generations.
Every DUST home gives something back to the earth. For every square foot of livable space we build, we donate a tree to be planted—extending the impact of each home far beyond the property itself.
Discover Dusty’s approach to sustainable building and his commitment to creating healthier spaces while using less and leaving the Earth better than we found it.
We don’t build to the minimum standard. We build for long-term comfort, efficiency, and durability.
| Features | Typical Home | DUST Home |
|---|---|---|
| Air leakage | 4–6 ACH50 | 1.5 ACH50 target |
| Fresh air | Maybe | ERV ventilation |
| Indoor air monitoring | No | Yes |
| EV ready | Optional | Standard |
| Net zero ready | Rare | Standard |
| High-performance HVAC | SEER 14.5 | SEER 18 |
| HERS Rating Learn More | 55 | 35 |
A home should do more than provide shelter. It should support health, reduce environmental impact, improve quality of life, and stand as a reflection of thoughtful design and responsible development. At Dust Development, we’re committed to helping shape a future where building better becomes the expectation, not the exception.
