What Is a Remodeling General Contractor and Why the Role Matters
Five reasons why it is a good idea to hire a general contractor for remodeling your home.
Are Home Additions Worth It for Long-Term Value and Daily Living?
Are Home Additions Worth It for Long-Term Value and Daily Living? Are home additions worth it? A home addition is the expansion of your existing house to create new usable space. In residential design, it affects how you live inside your home and how your property performs over time. When planned intentionally, it can strengthen
What Is the Cost of Owning a Home and Why Does It Matter More Than Price Per Square Foot
What Is the Cost of Owning a Home and Why Does It Matter More Than Price Per Square Foot The cost of owning a home includes far more than the purchase price. It reflects utilities, maintenance, durability, efficiency, and how well a home supports your life over time. When design and construction decisions are made
How Home Air Leaks Affect Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Comfort
How Home Air Leaks Affect Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Comfort Home air leaks reduce energy efficiency by allowing conditioned air to escape and outside air to enter the building envelope. A properly sealed home relies on controlled airflow, insulation, and a continuous air barrier. When air leakage occurs, it increases energy loss, reduces comfort, and
Remodel vs Move: How to Think Through One of the Biggest Home Decisions
Remodel vs Move: How to Think Through One of the Biggest Home Decisions Deciding between a remodel vs move is less about square footage or finishes and more about how you want to live. Both paths can lead to a better home experience, but they solve different problems. Understanding what is driving the decision helps
What Is Multi-Sensory Home Design and Why It Matters
Last week we talked about the Transitions theory of design that helps connect a home, and the people in it, to natural and community environments beyond. This week we want to bring the focus inward and talk about the sensual home. A well designed home will engage all of our senses.
How Spray Foam Insulation Affects Energy Efficiency and Building Performance
There are those who will swear that spray foam insulation is the panacea for energy efficiency in home construction. Most of these people want to sell you spray foam insulation. We use spray foam insulation in most of our custom homes and in some remodeling projects. We think that it is a very effective product in the right application, even though it has some significant negative issues.
High Performance Wall Systems and Why They Matter for Energy-Efficient Homes
One of the most important elements in Building Science as it relates to energy conservation is the building envelope. This roughly means the floor, walls and ceiling. The envelope is the interface between conditioned and non-conditioned space. Read more about the innovation we are working on.
Transform Your Holidays by Transforming Your Home
Ah, the holidays—a whirlwind of joy, family, and bustling activity! Amid decorating, shopping, and entertaining chaos, you might not think about remodeling your home. But what if this festive season is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your space and how it supports—or hinders—your lifestyle? As your home welcomes an influx of guests,
From Bottleneck to Better Flow: The Design Flaws Slowing Down Your Day
From Bottleneck to Better Flow: The Design Flaws Slowing Down Your Day There's no feeling more frustrating than the one that bubbles up when coming home to a mound of dirty laundry in a too-tight space, mail piled so high it's slipping off the table, or a kitchen overflowing with stuffed drawers. These design flaws
