Some find comfort in abstract symbolism, but you can be a sensual realist and still insist on the right alignment of numbers. Take this home I built in quiet, central Hawaiian Paradise Park. At $565k for 2,388 square feet interior space (plus 1500sf of additional useful covered lanais) it is significantly less in cost than the average east Hawaii home. It is also the only concrete and steel home on the market crafted with these hybrid systems. I know because I am the architect of the greatest number of advanced technology homes built in Hawaii. Extras include mature landscaping, three solar systems, advanced concrete water catchment and purification, and appliances. Available turnkey, move-in ready. Your accountant will not challenge your judgement on this, but less-enlightened acquaintances might. It is not conservation, except in its use of grid power and resources in general. It is not audacious, as it sits behind a grove of mature mango trees in white and sage green coloring. It is by no means 'traditional', even though 'sustainability' is by definition the oldest of all traditions. It is what lasts the longest, while asking for relatively less.
Having an outdoor bath and two outdoor showers is fun. So is the view loft, and luaus with light shows on the west lanai. It is a place of strength and healing. It has a bomb-proof safe room in case you need one of those, otherwise it would be a good spot for drum lessons. The specs are listed, call me for anything else, note that I will be on mainland time, mahalo. Our local realtor gal will be doing the showings, and we are just people, not a bank, so don't ask about financing.