Ski Shack | Roof Decking Installed

We completed the roof decking on the Ski Shack this last weekend! The shorter days have proven to be more difficult to get a lot of work done. With winter on its way I was relieved to apply the grace ice and water shield so that the building will be more protected from the elements. We have a small section of roof to complete over the stairs and then we will start to build the carport.

~Tad Jones

From 1324 Boydstun Lane

From 1324 Boydstun Lane

From 1324 Boydstun Lane

From 1324 Boydstun Lane

NAHB Gold Certification

All the hard work and attention to detail renovating this older ranch style home has paid off! By building double exterior walls, using energy efficient windows & doors, building materials, finishes, insulation, heating & cooling systems, water conscious plumbing fixtures, and water conscious landscaping we have made the building much more energy efficient.

From 235 East Braemere

We received a NAHB rating for the residence at 235 East Braemere of GOLD! This is the highest rating offered by the National Association of Home Builders for Green Building.

From 235 East Braemere

Congratulations & thanks to all of our suppliers, subcontractors, and verifiers who worked together to make this possible!

Most of all, thanks to our Clients for having the insight & good conscious to pursue a more “green” lifestyle.

Our Clients can now enjoy the benefits of a home that is more comfortable, energy efficient, and will have less of an impact on our environment throughout the life-cycle of the building.

~Tad Jones

Garden House

Below is a house we did some design options for.  They ranged from some fairly modern designs to one that incorporated traditional shapes with some minor modern accents.  Click on the image to view the options.

2106 N. 21st Street 3D Model

I have been experimenting with the ArchiCAD 3D sketch engine on a modern house I designed for 2106 North 21st Street in the North End.  You can see a 3D movie that I made using the sketch engine by clicking the image below.

Sustainabuilt

Karma and I were invited to visit the Sustainabuilt cabinet shop earlier today.  Brad Boggess, the owner, took us on a tour of the cabinet shop and explained how they are using innovative sustainable products to produce top quality cabinetry and furniture.  Click on the image below to see a slide show of our visit to the shop.

Green Building Materials

There is a lot of hype about building "green" these days.  So much that it becomes difficult to decipher who is just jumping on the band wagon to make a quick buck and who is in it for the right reasons and proven their commitment to the green movement.  Below are some websites that have done their research and provide great options for green building materials.

http://www.naturalbuilthome.com/

http://www.thenaturalabode.com/