Have you built a new home before? Building a home is the biggest single project of a lifetime for most of us. If you haven’t…
My friend Chie was kind enough to be my guest for my first podcast ever! It’s a 40 minute interview packed with information that would…
I’ve been working on a two car garage as a companion to the three bedroom ranch house plan. It’s a detached garage with covered breezeway because…
The funny or scary thing (depending on how you look at it) is that it wasn’t planned. I just happened to drive by the house…
14 teams of architecture and engineering students gathered in Irvine, California recently to show off how their homes can change the world for the better.…
It’s crazy, but we know more about the efficiency of our cars than of our houses. Think about it, you probably know what kind of mileage…
Small is the new normal for houses. The recession was a big reset for the housing market, causing people to be more vigilant about real…
Before I heard about this thing called Passive House, I knew it was important to insulate well, that windows on the South side could be…
My friend Wilma died this past week. She was 94 years old. Wilma leaves a legacy of 3 talented, warm and loving children, their wonderful spouses,…
If you love a project, build a house. It is the mother of all projects, and as with any big project there are lots of things to…