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Our Philosophy
Artistry
We are artists, dreamers, problem-solvers, and builders. We believe that beautiful construction is the product of creativity and collaboration. In a world of hasty construction that neglects individualistic aesthetics, we take pride in our passionate development and our attention to detail. From working with clients to establish a custom, aesthetically-pleasing design, to fine-tuning the design direction throughout the construction process, we design and build our clients’ dream spaces.
Peace of Mind
Trust is the most important building block of a new home or venue. We create spaces that are comfortable, durable, and environmentally sound. Whether designing and building a new home or reviving and modernizing an existing space, we do work that is built to last. By embracing the design-build model, we save our clients stress, time, and money; we can remove the bidding step from the construction process and work with our own well-established team of suppliers, builders, and subcontractors.
Environmental Sensitivity
As builders, we value the space around us; we are sensitive and responsive to the environment of each project, ensuring that each space we build encompasses the surrounding topography and natural conditions. We are green-minded throughout the design and build experience. We utilize sustainable materials and methods and build efficient energy systems into our designs, saving energy costs and reducing environmental footprints.
Sustainability
Green Design
By using sustainable building materials and implementing efficient energy systems where appropriate, we build green. We build with locally-sourced wood, reclaimed wood, and durable, low-maintenance materials such as reflective metal roofs, stonework, foam insulation, and premium grade windows. We implement energy systems that save our clients money and reduce their environmental footprint, including high-efficiency heating systems and solar water and powering systems.
It’s not just about using the right materials; it’s about using the materials in the right way. A key to sustainability is knowing how to optimize space strategically, which means creating multi- and flex-use spaces. There's nothing green about unused space.
We design for the ages. We build homes that can be adapted to last a lifetime, that can be smoothly moderated to improve accessibility and to allow for future subdivisions or re-purposing. Green design is sustainable design.
Raw Property
Location is everything, and we prefer to work with it rather than around it. We respond to both the regional climate and the specific micro-climate of the site to maximize natural ventilation, lighting, and passive solar heating. We encourage opening the house to the outdoors and utilizing outdoor living spaces.
We embrace nature's architectural value. We build each space using its natural and cultural environment as an overarching design directive, and preserve the raw property through innovative, environment-focused construction.
Let's chat.
We would love to hear about your design dreams, whether: a new or renovated home to suit your lifestyle; a revived farmhouse; an agritourism outfit such as a winery or organic farm; a spiritual retreat or community center; a country home to offset your city life; or a space to call your own.