Steps to Building an Amazing Custom Home: The Building Process – Construction

Construction Once funding is approved and your contract is signed, the builder obtains all necessary permits and construction insurance, verifies that sub-trades have met workers compensation or equivalent requirements, and begins the construction of your home. Inevitably, there will be last minute changes that could not be anticipated during the design process. These changes are…

Sustainable vs. Conventional Home Building – Finishing

Conventional building practices don’t take careful note of chemicals and air pollutants being introduced into the new living environment. These building materials, adhesives, sealants, finishes and furnishings may release dangerous off-gasses and volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which can be harmful to your family’s health. We use low-VOC paints and coatings, which provide less contamination…