Residential Design Build
We work from a model that is called "design-build", meaning that we work with you through all
phases of the project from conception to completion. We believe that for most residential projects
this approach is the most efficient and cost effective way to build, and has many benefits over the
popular “design-bid-build” process. We are happy to collaborate with other professionals on design
and building projects. However we believe that when the design and building are separated and
demarcated the result is a fractured process and ultimately leads to an outcome that falls short of
everyone’s expectations. We find that when “master builder” and client have common goals,
values, and intentions, the result is an enjoyable and intimate process, and a product that
everyone is proud of. We have professional designers on our team and often hire and partner with
outside architects and professionals. Our principal, Michael Erkkinen, is also in the process of
becoming licensed as an architect, and is an accomplished building designer.
Classic Architecture Meets Sustainable GreenTechnology
