1. We want you to be part of the design process: Aside from being upfront with your budget and expectations, we want your feedback when it comes to the design. Collaborating with our clients is what makes the process run smoothly and keeps it exciting! 2. We work in 3D! Yes, you read that right – 3D! You get to virtually walk through your home before it is built. Stand in your kitchen, place furniture in your living room, look out the window to see your view. Seeing your h

Energy Efficient & Sustainable Design More and more of our clients request eco-friendly building products, solar, tank less water heaters and/or geothermal systems. We pride ourselves in sustainable design and continue to educate ourselves on the current “green” options for our clients. Aging in Place Why build your dream home and then have to move because it no longer fits your lifestyle? We design homes with the future in mind. Whether that be a one level home or a multi

It’s springtime! Boosting your property value can feel like a daunting task, but if you’re willing to get your hands a little dirty it can actually be fun and cost effective! Here are our tips and tricks. 1. Paint the Front Door Make a statement! Bold red, yellow and blues add excitement to the exterior of your home. Have an older home? Cleaning and re-staining an old wood door will rejuvenate the exterior as well. 2. Pave the Way Lay some pretty pavement to welcome your gue

We design in a 3-D program, ArchiCAD, that allows you to virtually walk through your home, addition, or renovation before it is even built. Yes, really! There is no better way to understand and have a feel for the design than seeing it come to life; rather than relying on your imagination of what it “might” look like. So how can a 3-D Design save you money? We’ll tell you! 1. 2-D floor plans can be difficult to understand. Many of our clients get a general understanding of t

Few things are more exciting than building a new home or watching your old one change before your eyes. The person who will affect the outcome of your project the most is usually the architect. Their plans will dictate the ultimate appearance and function of the home, as well as the financial costs and emotional toll involved during construction. Licensed architects, like Lisa Carlisle Architect have a degree from an accredited college and have completed a few thousand intern