How homeowners can work best with designers and architects
For this article, we spoke to Jenny Guggenheim, award-winning Principal Designer and Design Director at Guggenheim Architecture + Design Studio located in Portland, Oregon. A: In the past, architects were hired more for their style and artistry. Today, there’s no doubt that homeowners want to be heard, understood and be an integral part of the […]
For Architects: Best Questions To Ask Before Recommending a Builder
In this exceedingly busy time in construction, there may be times when you need to look for a new builder in order to move your client’s project ahead within a reasonable period of time. As a builder working with independent architects and designers, we have had our share of projects with architects who are new […]
How to Choose A Quality Builder in Portland: 15 Tips
If you are considering building a new home, doing a major remodel or home addition, it’s important to remember that not all builders are of the same caliber. This blog lists our 15 top tips on how to choose the best home builder to help you build the home of your dreams. When you […]
Top Architect’s Criteria for Choosing a Residential Builder for Clients
As an architect or designer, over time you work with many types of contractors and then narrow down to your favorites. Even when you have your preferred builders, we often hear in the industry that things can go “wrong”. We believe you can expect more. For example, we know that you can become disheartened when […]
5 Benefits of Using a Custom Home Builder
If you’re planning on building a new home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right home builder for your project.
What Questions Should You Ask a Potential Home Builder?
Seeing your new space take shape is an exciting experience, but before that happens, you have to choose a home builder to bring your vision to life. It can be scary to put your project into someone else’s hands, especially a big project like a new home or a whole house remodel.
5 Reasons to Choose a Local Home Builder in Portland, OR
Can you picture your perfect home in your mind? A great custom home builder can bring that vision to life and meet or even exceed your expectations. But with so many national, regional, and local home builders to choose from, how do you find that perfect builder who you can trust with such an important […]