Log with Ice Crystals

From Nature Photography

I hiked up into Easter Creek and found this log covered in fine ice crystals. Cold air was trapped down in the bottom of the canyon creating rime on the surface of the log. I like how the curve of the log helps to develop the composition of the photo. I also like how delicate the rime crystals are.

~Tad

Landscape of Wood

From Nature Photography

This is a photo that I took of an old stump that has been eroded by the elements. It resembles an aerial photograph of a landscape far below. I love how the different grains of wood almost look like taffy being swirled together.

~Tad

Nest Egg

From Nature Photography

I hiked up near Thorn Creek and found these pockets in the dirt that were collecting pine needles next to an old mine. There were also a lot of small round rocks that had been left over from the mining days. To me the pockets resembled a little nest so I built up one of the pockets with more pine needles and placed three of the round rocks into the nest. I photographed it just as the sun was setting and casting a low orange light onto the nest.

Enjoy!

~Tad

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

Architectural License in Colorado

I received my license to practice Architecture in the State of Colorado today!!  Below is a map of all the States I am currently licensed in.  Next year I will go for Utah.  I am concentrating on States with large ski resorts! :)

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.

12344 Upper Ridge

Our website has been updated to show the building process and the finished home that we designed in Hidden Springs at 12344 Upper Ridge.  Special thanks to Sam Jordan of Sun River Custom Homes for making the project possible.  To view the latest updates for this project, please click on the the image below.

215 N. 24th St. Demolition

Demolition started today on our project at 215 N. 24th street.  The project is directly behind our house so I have the unique opportunity of documenting the progress of the project fairly easily.  Click on the image below to view some photos taken of the early demolition process.

Shipping Container Architecture

I was looking into this type of building for a commercial project we are working on.  I think it is an interesting and viable method of construcion.  The shipping containers are coming into our country literally by the shipload.  They are standard sizes and can be stacked in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.  Their modular nature has high dimensional tolerances as they are made to be stacked tightly onto ships for transport.  In my mind they seem much like giant lego blocks.  Using our 3D drafting software makes it really fun to place the containers in different configurations and create interesting interior spaces that reflect contemporary sculpural exterior design elements.  The containers can also be easily transported over land by either train or semi-truck tractor trailers.  The initial construction process is fast as the units are flown into place with the use of a construction crane giving an instant "shell" building ready to receive interior finishes and cut in windows and doors.  The energy required to produce this building material has already been spent which makes the process more environmentally conscious.  Below are some links for more information on integrating shipping containers into our built environment: