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

Jefferson House

Below is a home we designed for Wallace Custom Design and Renovation.  The home was designed for Boise's East End Historic District and much effort has been made to ensure that the scale and massing of the home respects the surrounding neighborhood.  Please click on the image below to see more about the home & the design process.

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.

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.

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: