Below is an article that caught my eye. It’s the most common question that we get; “How much will my home cost?” This is an article written by Jim Cooper and posted here with his permission. Enjoy and use the contact form above if you want to get a hold of us and discuss the specifics of your home design. Enjoy Jim’s article. Derek – ———————— It’s always nice to know how much something costs before you commit to paying for it. For most purchases, determining the cost is as simple as glancing … [Read more...]
Homebuilding Myths: The Three-Bid Rule
Below is an excerpt from a regular newsletter that Zac Koenig delivers to clients and industry contacts. He brings up very valid points about the tendency to select a provider based solely on the bottom of the estimate, the price, and not the compatibility, talents, and experience of the providers. With the complexities of a home, and in design, the huge array of talent, experience, level of detail in drawings, and interaction in the design phase you have to look at more, much more than the … [Read more...]
This month’s Sustainable Energy Sustainable Homes Seminar is:
From our friends at Renewable Energy Solutions and Green Remodeling in Boise: This month’s Sustainable Energy Sustainable Homes Seminar is: Introduction to Photovoltaics Thursday, March 8th, 7pm to 9pm U of I’s Integrated Design Lab 306 S. 6th – (6th & Broad) $10 at the door or $50 for the series Seminar topics: what is residential photovoltaics? PV characteristics and houses simple residential design rules-of-thumb residential PV systems and … [Read more...]
Ecologically Friendly Timber Frame Homes
Below is a guest post with some information about the sustainability benefits of a timber frame home. There are some valid green arguments that can be made, and with most products, a lot of shades of green. Enjoy. Photos by Gravitas. Timber frame homes combine beauty and function into one very green package. Although their appearance resembles that of their medieval European cousins, modern timber frame homes have little else in common with those venerable buildings. These are some of … [Read more...]
The Pipestone
The Pipestone is a traditional log home with a spacious open floor plan. This plan has a large owners suite on the main level, office, laundry and powder room. A full wrap around deck doubles the livable area on the main floor and opens up the opportunities for entertaining, or spending lazy afternoons in a rocking chair. Two bedrooms, an open loft, and a full bath finish off the upper level. A full lower level is left unfinished for your imagination, maybe build out more bedrooms and a family … [Read more...]