BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF SERVICES

Design We do the planning and architecture for all projects in-house. The work is done by our design staff and, on occasion, in collaboration with other professionals brought in for particular projects or elements. Our design process is highly collaborative - we think many voices lead to well-integrated designs.

Building Building is at the heart of what we do. We combine the finest craftsmanship, the best technology, the latest in building science, and the oldest tried-and-true approaches and techniques to make fine buildings that will last for centuries.

Furniture and Woodwork This company began as South Mountain Woodwork, a custom cabinetry shop. In our fully equipped woodworking shop we still make cabinets, millwork, and built-ins. We also make custom designed and built furniture and lighting; most pieces are produced for the houses we build, but they are also available as individual commissions.

Interiors We provide complete interior design and decorating services & installation. This is central to design integration, and by combining in-house efforts we can assure that the furnishings and the architecture will be complementary and harmonious.

Renewable Energy & Product Sales
This new division of our company handles home energy audits and improvements, and the design and installation of a variety of solar and wind energy systems. We are currently dealers for Loewen products (a Canadian manufacturer of high performance windows & doors), ARE small wind turbines, and the EnerWorks solar domestic hot water system. We also design and install solar electric systems, for which we use a range of product lines.

Development Development is invention. The beauty of development is that our first question can be about need. Are we proposing to invent something that our community needs? If not, why bother - let's invent something else. Our development projects are focused on the creation of affordable housing and good community settings - we provide a full range of development services.