Homes by Dickerson in Wendell Falls
Published Thursday, August 21, 2025
ABOUT THE PROJECT
- Project Type: Single-family new home
- House Size: 2,653 sq. ft.
- Location: Wendell, NC
- Certification: 2020 NGBS Green Certification – Bronze level (Jan 2025)
- Website: Homes by Dickerson
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Verifier Voice
“Homes by Dickerson has a crystal-clear vision of who they are and what their brand represents. That vision is shared equally on all levels of the organization. Their team is highly trained, highly motivated, and empowered to own their craft. As a result, you get some of the best homes built in the Triangle and a team of folks dedicated to integrating green building practices across their portfolio of projects. It has been great to be part of their journey from the beginning, adopting the NGBS Green program over 15 years ago to see them now lead as certifying more homes than any other single-family home builder in the nation.”
- Jamie Hager, NGBS Green Verifier, Co-Owner & Green Building Specialist, Southern Energy Management
Overview
213 Big Bradley Drive is a three-story, single-family home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. This classic cottage is one of four elevation styles for the "Bristol" floorplan, designed and built by Homes by Dickerson. Located in the sought-after Wendell Falls community, this home is surrounded by amenities, including two pools, a 24-hour fitness center, over 10 miles of scenic trails, a dog park, and playgrounds.
Green Features & Practices
Energy and Water Efficiency
- Highly efficient, electric heat pump; saves on energy and heating/cooling costs
- Whole home, smart ventilation system and dehumidifier limits ventilation during extreme temperatures and humidity
- WaterSense-certified low-flow fixtures installed; reduces water consumption
- Native vegetation promotes biodiversity and reduces water use
Health & Wellness Features
- Low or no VOCs in insulation, paint, cabinets, and carpet
- MERV 11 filters, improving indoor air quality by capturing over 95% of airborne particles
- Access to community features including fitness center, parks, saltwater pool, and scenic trails, promotes walkability and resident wellness
NGBS Green Certified Products
- James Hardie Cemboard® Siding installed; provides a termite-resistant, durable alternative to vinyl and hardboard siding, and protects against damage from fire, water, and extreme weather
- LP TechShield® Radiant Barrier installed; blocks up to 97% of radiant heat in roof panels, lowers attic temperatures by up to 30° F and allows trapped moisture to escape through its VaporVents™ technology
- LP TopNotch® 350 Sub-Flooring installed; contains RainChannel® self-draining notch system, allowing water to drain quickly from the surface and helping mitigate moisture absorption
About Homes by Dickerson
For 50 years, Homes by Dickerson has been designing and building custom homes in the Raleigh area. Starting as a small, locally owned company in 1975, Home by Dickerson has grown into a nationally recognized green building leader. In addition to offering high performance homes, they also offer options for solar upgrades to homeowners during the customization phase of the design stage. With over 2,200 NGBS Green certified homes, Homes by Dickerson is the number one single-family builder by volume.
About Wendell Falls
Just 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, the Wendell Falls community offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern living. This master-planned community was designed with a focus on "connected living." The Farmhouse, or the central community hub, offers several popular amenities for residents to enjoy including a saltwater pool, water park, fitness center, and a café. Homes by Dickerson is a featured builder in the Wendell Falls community, offering thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient homes starting in the mid-$400,000 range. Inspired by different architectural designs, from craftsmen to modern farmhouses, to classic cottages, each home features open concept living, gourmet kitchens, welcoming front porches, and high-performance construction that delivers lasting comfort and sustainability.
2024 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence
Each year, Home Innovation recognizes industry leaders who go above and beyond in their support for the NGBS Green certification program. These Partners of Excellence exemplify what it means to build better, more resilient, and healthier homes for the future. Homes by Dickerson was recognized by Home Innovation Research Labs as a 2024 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence and has been recognized every year since 2016. This achievement demonstrates Homes by Dickerson’s outstanding commitment to advancing high-performance, sustainable homes through third-party certification to the NGBS.
Why NGBS Green
"Homes by Dickerson is honored to be a leading high-performance builder in our community, building our homes to earn both ENERGY STAR and NGBS Green certifications. We are proud to be the country's leading builder for certifying the most single-family homes nationwide to the NGBS. For us, building high performance green certified homes requires more than checking a box for energy standards, these programs provide the framework guiding Homes by Dickerson as we build high quality homes. Our homes are designed, constructed, and verified, ensuring they meet the necessary program criteria for improved energy efficiency, water use, effective homesite design, use of sustainable materials, improved indoor air quality and providing homeowners with meaningful information and education about how their new home functions."
- Jon Showalter, COO and VP, Homes by Dickerson