Lifestyle
Universal Design: Building the “Forever” Home
“We cannot predict the future, but through the incorporation of universal design, we make be able to invent the future of home building.” -Manny Gonzalez, Professional Builder Magazine A home that is universally designed, takes all ages and abilities into account. It creates a home that is easy and convenient to live in. Universal design,…
5 Ways to Create Privacy in Small Backyards
As the Tri-City, WA area continues to expand and the prevalence and popularity of high-density living increases there is a much higher need to create outdoor private spaces to entertain and to relax…without feeling like the neighborhood is peering in. When building our custom homes we always encourage our clients to consider the landscaping in…
Site Prep; an Essential Step
Building a new home is big step that is exciting and fun! Most people only build once or twice in their lifetime…Take your time and do your research. On most weekends I look at new homes and available building lots. One area that I have discussed before is the orientation of the home on the…
Energy Efficient Living in the Brady Home
Our entry in the 2013 Tri-City Parade of Homes (The Brady Home) which achieved very high energy scores: 1.7 blower door test, the tightest home the evaluator has ever tested– he tested it twice, and it still came out with the same score. A HERS rating of below 40, which exceeds Energy Star by requirements…
Lisa Brouwer-Thompson: Artist
Lisa Brouwer-Thompson The Naked Wall The building and the making of a house is an art form in itself. Creating lines and movement in each wall, surface, and material used…which all have to lend themselves to different lifestyles and stages of life. But to change a house into a home, there has to be art.…
Beautiful New Home being Built in Inspiration Estates
This beautiful, Sun-tempered home is one of a kind, designed to fit a multitude of lifestyles (click to view plans). You are going to love this home. It was designed using a team of other builders, architects, home owners, electricians, plumbers, realtors and interior designers. We all have various ways we enjoy life and appreciate style,…
Healthy Home; Happy Home
The weather during the spring in the Tri-Cities can be outstanding. It also can have its challenges; wind (dust), rain, high pollen counts, etc. To control the indoor health, cleanliness, and climate in our homes we take into consideration: design, location on the lot, framing, sealants, exterior insulation, and every possible penetration in the building…
Designing for a Lifestyle: Making a Young Couple’s Dream Home a Reality
For the young, and active couple who were looking to start a family, it was Design, Design, Design, with extra attention to the energy efficiency. They wanted a home that they could start and raise a family in. One with large open social spaces, allowing for a flow of communication regardless of whether they were…
Home Building for Lifestyle Transitions
There are many transitions/phases that life takes us through, and for this retired couple it was moving out of the home that they had raised a family in and building a new one to match their changing lifestyle. The unique challenge for this build was that the new home needed to be built on the…