Jacksonville’s Energy Efficient Home Builder

The TerraWise Difference

  • Quality Construction

    We’re not interested in code minimums, we strive for best practices.

  • Energy Efficient Design

    A multipart system comprised of an air tight, super insulated exterior envelope, high efficiency HVAC design & equipment, & energy efficient lighting & appliances.

  • Testing & Verification

    Design is one thing, verifying every home through 5 stages of testing to ensure performance is equally important. Every home comes with a HERS rating, Energy Star 3.1, & DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Certifications.

  • SOLAR

    Anyone can add solar to a home, but you need less when you start out with one that’s energy efficient!

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The TerraWise Story

When David & Melody Shacter, former founders of the successful Jacksonville based builder Harmony Homes, travelled to Europe in 2012 they were struct by Europe’s commitment to energy efficiency & it’s stark contrast to America’s building standards.

Upon returning home, David was abuzz with the possibilities of bringing an energy efficient future to Jacksonville. In 2013, filled with a sense of urgency and necessity, David & Melody left retirement behind to start TerraWise Homes in Historic Springfield, Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhood. What started out as a handful of homes has become a project with over 140 homes built across Jacksonville.

A sustainable energy efficient future is possible & TerraWise is committed to bringing us there, one home at a time.

Meet the Team

  • Founder David Shacter

    DAVID SHACTER

    Founder & President

  • Vice President of Operations

    JAC SHACTER

    Vice President of Operations

  • Field Manager Shawn Wagner

    SHAWN WAGNER

    Field Manager

  • Warranty Manager & Closing Coordinator Eric Stevens

    ERIC STEVENS

    Warranty Manager & Closing Coordinator

  • Sales Consultant Rex Fan Chiang

    REX FAN CHIANG

    Sales Consultant

  • Construction Assistant Riley Stevens

    RILEY STEVENS

    Construction Assistant

  • Office Helper Helios Boyer-Shacter

    HELIOS BOYER-SHACTER

    Office Helper