The Design
Design is a critical step to the sustainable building process. Careful designing and planning can insure your project stays on time and close to your budget. Over many years of building from other designs with their benefits and flaws; we have perfected many cost saving techniques and design strategies. From rubble trench foundations to new roofing ideas. In the years since we began our design and consulting services, we have achieved many successful breakthroughs - designs that continue to push that envelope. Our team can consult with your existing design professional and guarantee cost savings many times over what the consulting costs are. Also we can design your home from the beginning . It is important to look at the building site and try to integrate the structure to the land instead of the other way around. Also it is vital to be realistic about your budget so you don't design something you can't afford to build therefore having to redesign which drives up your costs even more. That's were we come in . Our team can consult ,design and provide engineering at a fraction of the costs of a traditional architect or design professional . Our rates vary from 57.00 to 73.00 per hour and include the first two hours free to sit down and discuss your project or do a site visit. So give us a call or e-mail and we'll see how we can help you.
The Details
"Do not keep anything in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." -William Morris
The details are what make a project good, great or outstanding.
It is when thoughtful consideration is given to all details both seen and unseen that a house becomes a home. From understanding the importance of moisture protection in all phases of building to the type of materials that can make a difference to the personality of the home, details are what can make a simple design stand out and appeal visually as well as spiritually to those that are welcomed into that home. Knowing the importance of making the house beautiful is just one aspect however, truly it is in combining this with making the house easy to work with and live in that can really be an accomplishment. Considerations such as trim work that can make any future window replacements easier and without stucco damage or understanding the right places to emphasis moisture protection while building, the necessity of all plumbing and electrical issues and potential problems or changes..... the list is long and our actions usually innovative. It is in the smallest of details that we pay the most attention while building your home.