A SIP – Structural Insulated Panel – is a building component sandwich. It’s an energy efficient foam core laminated between two layers of wood sheathing, faced with drywall, fiberboard, metal, and even plastic. Well-designed and manufactured SIPS will make a house more energy-efficient, stronger, tighter, and more comfortable. There are some other appealing... [Read more...]

We are always searching for unique ways to incorporate green design into our homes, and using reclaimed scaffolding wood for the home's structure or in its interior design scheme is one way to accomplish this. An excellent example of a home that benefited from the use of reclaimed wood is 'Casa Box', which is a spectacular modern renovation of a caretaker's... [Read more...]

Over the past few weeks I've been working on this design with BHH Partners, in Breckenridge. First, we fleshed out the basic floorplan and elevations. I then created a model and applied the exterior materials for the client's approval. To help the client better understand the orientation of the house, I geolocated it using Google Earth.     After... [Read more...]

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