Remodel Challenges…

Remodel Challenges…

Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forward… as is the typical case with most remodels.  It can be challenging to see your home all torn up in the process of being reinvented.  The key to surviving a major whole-house remodel, like this project for our...
Permanent Wood Foundation…

Permanent Wood Foundation…

The Permanent Wood Foundation system on our addition project for our client Linda is coming along nicely. This project is raising the bar in reducing its embodied carbon footprint by going the additional step and incorporating a PWF Floor System, further reducing the...

To Inspire…

Came across this inspired message and just had to share it with you all… “Most people think sequoias survive because they’re massive. But that’s not even close to the real reason. If you’ve ever had the privilege standing beside one of these giants,...

Breaking News!

Breaking News for anyone considering building Green/High Efficiency homes or making Energy Efficient Upgrades to their existing homes.  We are excited to share that with the release of Fannie Mae’s new Uniform Appraisal dataset (UAD 3.6), measures taken to improve the...

Part 2 of the USGBC LEED® for home certification…

The wood finish of the cathedral ceiling in the great room of our clients, Steve and Lauren’s new custom sustainable home seeking USGBC LEED® for Homes certification is going in.  We used the design principle that darker surfaces, and especially those with variation...