The scope of our design services can vary greatly. We can start from scratch with you or customize existing plans. We prefer to work with clients who already have their land purchased, as all home designs do not work on all plots of land. We can take your provided plans and make further customizations to your blueprints.
We also provide site plan work. This means that we can assess if your chosen plan works for your site. We can advise on things such as noticing that certain trees will stain your sidewalk or that you need this area of your land quarantined for septic. On budget jobs, we can help arrange your house to fit your budget, not the other way around. Learn more about our design + build services.
Sustainable design is about energy efficiency and long-time durability. We want to build you a finely crafted home that will last. We tend to stick to traditional methods because they work.
For instance, we advise homeowners to choose solid wood flooring and tile because they are durable, lasting, and repairable rather than materials like vinyl, which is thrown away and replaced when damaged. We consider the footprint of shipping and travel and opt to use local materials and local subs.
We take a non-energy efficient house and make it efficient. This can include adding insulation, window upgrades, solar panels, or a more efficient furnace.
Timber Frame Construction
In a traditional home, the frame structural work is behind the drywall. In a timber frame home, the structure of the home is exposed. The structure itself becomes an architectural and aesthetic feature.
We love timber frame homes because we are proud of the structures we can provide. We specialize our timber frames to the area it is being built – to best aesthetically combine the house and the landscape. We see timber frame homes as true works of art.
Interior Woodwork
Chris's background is as a trim carpenter, so this detail in your home is never overlooked. We are considerate with trim materials, choosing materials for durability and budget.