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Our passion is in designing and building a custom space that is elevated above the rest. We create with you and build for you, so you can inspire the world around you.
CREATE
You are at the center of the project, and it’s designed that way – taking into account the way you live and desire to live. Through innovative 3D modeling and a virtual reality walkthrough at the end of the design process, you receive a customized experience that is unparalleled in the high-end design-build industry.
BUILD
We think differently about the design-build process – always striving to build a better, more sustainable future with your well-being and future generations in mind. Your project is optimized in a way to ensure it withstands the test of time by employing purposeful site orientation, green building methods, and passive solar techniques.
INSPIRE
We want to inspire the way you live and work, and give you something that feels like so much more than just four walls and a roof – something that you can be proud of and showcase for years to come; something that is timeless and truly custom to you.
LEED for Homes Certification Program
Our certification that your home does its part to make the world a greener place.
Energy efficiency
Environmentally friendly
Sustainability
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GOING GREEN HAS ITS BENEFITS
How does LEED set my home apart from others?
Savings: LEED saves you energy, water, and therefore money.
Health: LEED homes are built to provide a healthy environment for you and your family.
Value: Data has shown that LEED buildings often sell for more, and in less time, than non-green buildings.
Trust: The U.S. Green Building Council inspects, tests, and gives the green stamp of approval to every LEED home.
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THE EVOLUTION OF HOME BUILDING
What makes LEED different?
LEED for Homes is the most established green building program in the marketplace and is the most difficult certification to achieve. LEED homes are green in every way, including:
Energy
Water
Indoor air quality
Types of materials used
Thoughtful land use and landscaping
Educating homeowners on the home’s green features
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ABSOLUTE MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
What do the LEED levels mean?
LEED sets targets and tracks progress during the design and construction of a green home, and gives a clear, concise picture of all the ways a green home performs. The levels include:
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Certified
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EMPHASIS ON THE ENTIRE HOME
What measures must be taken to be LEED certified?
Energy: Exceed local code energy requirements by at least 15%.
Water: Incorporate water efficiency measures.
Indoor Air Quality: Ensure proper ventilation, implement high-efficiency air filters, and reduce moisture.
Materials: Minimize construction waste and use green products.
Land: Take advantage of local resources and infrastructure.
Education: The builder will educate the homeowner on all of the green features of the home.