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Here’s a link to the Plain Dealer Article:

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We will post all the awards, photos of the event (with Cheryl Tiegs!), and have more to say next week, but for now… THANK YOU!

“We love what you do, but can we afford your custom services?”

“Do you build smaller homes?”

“We’d like something well built and architecturally interesting, but …”

“We purchased a lot in a new development and all the builders’ homes look the same.  Can we afford to stay in our budget and still do something a little different?”

The answer to the above questions is most often: “yes.”  While we’ve certainly built many large, beautifully appointed, very upscale homes, we’ve also successfully built many wonderfully thought out smaller, simpler homes and additions that positively delighted our clients. In fact, many clients are surprised to find that our award-winning custom design/build services are often very competitive compared to other builders who use pre-drawn home plans, quasi-custom design, and limited, pre-selected finish options to lower their prices.

Our process is simple:  We start with an absolutely free, “no-strings attached” design and budget consultation. No sales pitches, pressure, or dog & pony shows. Just a relaxed and informative meeting where we’ll sit down with you and review your project goals, listen to your thoughts and needs, honestly discuss your budget, and offer suggestions.  The goal is for you as a potential client to determine if there’s a possible fit between you, your project, and our company’s services.  Sometimes the answer is that there isn’t a fit, and that’s perfectly ok– your time is valuable and we will cordially end the process with a handshake and well wishes (we understand that we aren’t always the right builder for every client or every project).  Or, you may decide that what we have to offer may possibly fit your needs and that it would be beneficial to talk and explore further.  The steps in our process are clearly defined, and the choice is always yours, every step of the way.

Can you afford us?  Let’s talk and find out (you might be surprised)…

Spring is here, the economy is rebounding, and interest rates are at historic lows. Only SIX lots remain in this super rare opportunity to build in Chagrin Falls Village.  The last secluded neighborhood in sought-after Chagrin Falls where you can build NEW.  Top ranked Chagrin schools, quiet cul-de-sac location surrounded by nature, yet minutes to the village and EVERYTHING!  Call today or visit www.VillasofChagrin.com for more info.  When these are gone, they’re GONE!

The Villas of Chagrin…

Close to everything!  Located in historic Chagrin Falls Village.

Only SIX beautiful sites remain. Visit www.VillasofChagrin for details.

The Estates at Little Mountain Country Club…  

Five Star golf community literally MINUTES from Lake Hospital’s new TRIPOINT campus and University Hospital’s new Concord Campus.

Only TWO premium sites remain.  Visit www.Fly2work.com for details.

Now Taking Reservations… These won’t last.

Check out our site and learn more at www.Fly2Work.com or call 216-346-3452 for more details.

Here’s a great example of design utilizing architectural daylighting techniques. We designed this space to receive maximum sunlight during the cold and gloomy winter months. The photo was taken in January. Notice how the sun’s rays start from the windows behind the camera and literally travel through the space to the rear wall, creating interesting light patterns and washing the room with warmth and sunlight. As the low winter sun moves throughout the day the light patterns constantly shift and dance, creating ever-changing and interesting moods in the space. In the summer months, the suns rays are much stronger and higher in the sky and the home’s carefully designed overhangs, windows, and orientation allow only the hall in front of the windows to get direct rays of light. This keeps the room much cooler and more comfortable visually, allowing great light and comfort without blinding. Whether it’s a new home or remodel, utilizing these techniques gives you the best of both worlds– energy efficiency and aesthetic pleasure.  Well designed and thought out places make you feel good when you are in them.

Paying attention to the many “little” things is what separates a nice home from a truly special one.  Call us to discuss your upcoming special project or click here to schedule a “no strings” design and budget consultation.

Hope to see you there!

As the holidays fade and potential home buyers turn their focus to the coming building season, we are seeing great interest in our newest development, the Villas of Chagrin. Uniquely situated as one of the last secluded “neighborhoods” in the Village of Chagrin Falls, this development accommodates the best of all worlds. Eleven (seven remaining) 1/2 to 3/4 acre single family lots are private, quiet, and surrounded by nature (including a pond, access to the beautiful river, and over six gorgeous acres of protected green space).  ”All of the Village & None of the Bustle!”

The Villas of Chagrin is literally minutes to downtown Chagrin, the freeway, shopping, dining, world-class amenities, and top-ranked Chagrin Schools.

Please visit www.VillasofChagrin.com for details on this fantastic opportunity to build new in the Village of Chagrin Falls.

Click HERE for info, or call Nestor at 216-346-3452. Only seven lots remain!

Certified Green Professional (CGP):  What’s it mean? Click here.

Every potential client asks us about our commitment to “green” building science and methodology. The truth is, we’ve been building “green” since day one (back then it was called “building smart”). In fact, every single home we’ve ever built employs the “green” mantra of energy efficiency, sustainability, healthier indoor air quality, and smaller carbon footprint. We have always, and continue to spend an enormous amount of time studying and learning about new products and different ways to build more efficiently and with less environmental impact in the effort to bring a superior product to our clientele. Whenever possible, we employ sustainable, energy efficient, and non-toxic materials. We use the very latest construction methods and design homes using architectural daylighting techniques,  striving to build the most cost effective, comfortable, enjoyable, healthy, and energy efficient homes possible.  While many of our standard features are already “green,” our process involves educating our clients as to the cost, payback, and overall VALUE of every possible “green” opportunity specific to your project. This assures that you can then make educated, confident decisions which best suit your specific “green” goals and budget.

Warning: “Green” is the new sales buzzword–we see so many false claims, and sketchy “technology.”  In fact, many builders who were marketing “green” heavily have curiously backed off of their “UN-sustainable” claims, promises, and guarantee’s…  We will help you weed through the hype and marketing.

Do your homework! (Or come talk to us… we’ve done ours.)

We are an accredited Certified Green Building Professional (CGP) as designated by the National Associuation of Home Builders, and  longstanding  members of the U.S. Green Building Council (LEEDS), the Greater Cleveland Home Builders Association (HBA), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).