For Homeowners
How would you describe yourself?
You are a design-savvy, socially and environmentally conscious homeowner that wants a modern home reflecting your lifestyle and values.
Your home is your refuge, a place to slow down and connect with yourself and loved ones. It is the embodiment of who you are or who you want to be. It is where we spend the vast majority of our time and has a huge impact on our lives, health and mood.
You want a home that is more than simply a beautiful space to inhabit. You want a home that is comforting, healthy, and energy-efficient. You care about craftsmanship, the quality of the materials and the people who build it.
Read This If You Want To Work With An Architect
Nothing is more exciting than designing a new home for yourself or your business, and nothing will affect the success of your project more than the right architect. Finding your perfect match is not impossible and we’ll show you nine points to guide you along the way. Use these points to help analyze the qualifications, design strategy and communication skills of your candidates.
We prepared this guide after seeing so many people struggle with understanding the design and construction process. This process can seem complex and frightening for those who haven’t been through it before. The most important step is choosing the right architect for your project.
What are you looking for?
You want professional design and construction services in a streamlined process that makes your life easier.
The Aamodt / Plumb design process is centered around you. We begin with listening with interest and empathy. We explore your dreams, desires, and needs for your new home to transform your ideas into actualized space. Our team is meticulous with healthy material selections and beautifully designed details. We care about quality materials, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of how things go together.
You will benefit from our team’s expertise in design construction management all under one roof. We guide your project in a seamless process from design to documentation, bidding, and procurement and construction. Learn more about the benefits of Architect Led Design Build in this article Design Build: The Ultimate Guide To Getting The Best Value For Your Custom Home Project.
Download This If You Want To Understand The Design and Construction Process
Designing and building a home can be a confusing process, but we want to make it easy for you to understand. We provide a turn-key approach called Architect Led Design Build which offers numerous benefits to creating a custom home including speed, greater cost savings, a single-point of responsibility and higher quality outcomes. This is because you, the client, hires just a single entity, us, to both design and build your home. Only one contract covers the entire project, integrating the thought of the design with the craft of the building.
To track the progress of the design and construction of your home step by step, we have created this illustrated game board as a guide. Click the button below, fill out the form and the game board along with the legend and instructions will be delivered to your email address.
What are your values?
You believe buildings should be good, clean and fair for all.
In 2017 we launched the Slow Space Movement promoting good quality buildings, made with clean healthy materials and built with fair labor. The three principles of good, clean and fair are borrowed from the Slow Food Movement as they apply equally well to the design and construction industry. The movement is about creating buildings of enduring value for the world, using the planet’s precious resources judiciously and wisely, and supporting the community of artisans and craftspeople. The Slow Space Movement takes the long view regarding design and construction, believing that buildings should last hundreds of years and benefit the common good.
Good
A good home is well-designed, beautiful, and will last for generations. It inspires joy in our daily lives. A good home is also connected to nature, even in the city, to help us slow down, reflect, rejuvenate, and heal.
Clean
A clean home is healthy and free from pollutants that hurt people and the planet. It is carbon-neutral, built with non-toxic materials, and uses passive building design strategies to minimize energy use.
Fair
A fair home is accessible to people of all ages, races, abilities, and income levels. It is built with fair labor, free of exploitation on the job site and in the supply chain, and uses materials sourced ethically and sustainably.
Want to discuss your custom home ideas with us?
Who is Aamodt / Plumb?
We are a team of architects, designers and builders whose mission is to create homes that are good, clean and fair for all.
We are socially and environmentally conscious practitioners leveraging our skills for the greater good. We believe that everyone has the right to a home that is beautifully designed, using clean healthy materials and built with fair labor. Our highly collaborative team is like a family. Each member brings their own unique strengths to the group and supports one another in our work and our lives. We are committed to equity in the workplace, healthy work/life balance, and creating a positive impact on the world.
Want to learn more?
Read more about us here.
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