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. Jenny Guggenheim, Principal Designer + Design Director is shown on the left. On the right is Jeff Guggenheim, AIA Principal Architect. Website: Guggenheimstudio.com Q: What does it take today to be […]
Great Room Ideas: a Residential Builder’s Perspective
It’s very common for us to be involved in a home residential project that includes creating a great room where the kitchen, dining room and living room are part of an open floor plan. They are very popular; in fact, a recent survey reported that 79% of respondents prefer a kitchen and family room open […]
How to get the most out of a basement remodel
In a recent by the Wall Street Journal about basements, it commented that “Wealthy Londoners have long built basements reaching two, three, and even four stories below ground” and that there is a trend towards more basement remodeling. We agree! In fact, an unfinished basement is like having an unrecognized real estate asset and homes […]
Weatherproofing and Best Insulation Techniques for Homes
With our rainy climate here in the Northwest, it’s wise to protect a home well from the elements, especially with the rising costs of gas and electricity. We’re often asked by new clients for our advice on weatherproofing homes, best insulation techniques for homes and home energy saving tips. This article gives you a few […]
Aging in Place Features to Create Your Forever Home
If you are like most homeowners, by the time you can afford your dream home, you are already noticing wrinkles, some gray hair or increased muscle soreness after working out. Of course, we will get old – so there is wisdom in designing a home that can support any physical limitations in later years. Residential […]
How Supply Chain Issues Are Affecting Home Construction 2022
If you are thinking of starting a home remodel, addition or new home construction project, you may be wondering how supply chain issues may affect your project. Our project management team got together and discussed what would be helpful for homeowners to know. This article is a result of that conversation. Since the pandemic, there […]
European vs American Home Construction Key Differences
In our recent projects, we have noticed more homeowners sourcing European products such as cabinets and light fixtures. Given this trend, we asked some of our European contacts, many from Germany, about homes in Europe so our readers can learn about how things are done elsewhere. What we heard from our European friends is consistent […]
What Is MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing)? [Guide]
It takes special foresight by a homeowner to not only anticipate the design of a remodel or new home construction, but also to think about the hidden parts of construction before the design is completed. MEP, or “Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing” are becoming more important in a home because it can add ease to daily […]