MBA - 14th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes

The Master Builders Assoc Tour of Remodeled Homes is this weekend. We have a project in the tour that was built by York Enterprises. Duke and his crew did a great job!


Please come out and say hello and view our design work. We are very proud of the results! The location is 1116 N 26th Street in Old Town.


Here is the website for further information about the tour. There is an entry fee that benefits Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. http://mba-tour.com/



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Come see how it looks now!

Boyd-Swain Addition

Proposed Second Story Addition

Existing 1930's Brick Home

Here is a second story addition we have proposed for one of our Tacoma clients.  The small 1930's brick house was in need of a master suite and additional bedrooms.  With a small yard it became necessary to consider adding up.  Our proposal leaves the existing brick intact and adds a second story with shingled walls.  Our design adds much needed character to an otherwise solid home.

Time to vote in the 2011 South Sound Magazine "Best of"

Thanks to all of you who voted last year and made us the "Best Architect" for 2010!  It's now time to vote for 2011.  I promise to not pester you too much;-)

Just click this link and meander down the page to HOME & GARDEN - Best Architect.

Thanks so much!

http://southsoundmag.com/best_of_south_sound

New Insulated Wood Studs - rSTUD

I found this new product at, ecohomemagazine.com, called rSTUD. It may be an interesting energy saving development. These are engineered wood studs that have an inner core of high density foam.

EC Mfg.

Thermal bridging through wood framing accounts for significant heat loss in every home. The rSTUD is an engineered stud with a foam th...ermal break sandwiched between two pieces of LVL to create typical nominal-dimensioned studs. The high-density foam delivers stud R-values of 7 for a 2x4 and R-21 for a 2x6. According to the company, using the studs can boost a homes efficiency by up to 20% versus traditional lumber. 800.768.7054. www.ecproducts.us.See More