There’s no better way to enjoy the summer than by lounging by the pool. Unfortunately, this backyard family oasis requires regular maintenance throughout the summer that can include expensive and sometimes unhealthy chemicals. Have you ever wished there was an easier way you could clean your pool, that was also more eco-friendly? Just as there… Continue Reading
4 projects that prove lavish homes don’t have to be wasteful! Many green-building advocates would say that “high-end green” is an oxymoron — that large, lavish custom homes can’t possibly be sustainable. While clients may not walk into a builder or architect’s office thinking green, much like other home buyers they’re still looking to reduce… Continue Reading
Who should take the lead and what are the supporting roles to make a project truly green? That’s a good question, since it takes a lot of cooperation from everyone involved. As a custom home builder, and architect, I probably look at more than a dozen set of plans every year. The thing that boggles… Continue Reading
Enhance your outdoor spaces with the creative use of recycled materials The world of patios is quickly adapting to the principles of green building. Using recycled materials to create spaces with their own unique flair is a trend spreading across the country. Materials can range from old factory bricks with charred edges to pieces of… Continue Reading
Have you ever heard the phrase, “money is no object?” These are combinations of words usually reserved for people who own private islands, have buildings named after them, or occasionally thrown around by politicians when they want to get reelected. Although rarely spoken in earnest, it does sound wonderful. Unfortunately in most of the real… Continue Reading