Here we helped the homeowner take a empty basement and turn it into a two bedroom apartment. It was paid off in under four years with long term tennants who love the space. 

Once paid off, the homeowners wished to connect the basement with the first floor with a main staircase in the front entrance, and we successfully designed one that conformed to building codes. We succeeded with about an inch to spare!

This is an example of plans that we provide homeowners to be used to apply for permits, demonstrating that all building and energy codes will be met.

Especially in remodels with long histories of previous work and finished spaces, you really need to understand how all the wires, pipes, ductwork, and framing will co-exist in a home. Before starting, we came up plans for all the tradesmen that are responsible for all the pieces of the project. 

Another example of custom plans that were submitted for permitting. 

While working on the farm, Brian designed the urban farm space and used 3D modeling tools to communicate his plans to the city, funders, and everyone interested in the space. 

In 2012, we found out that the state was planning high voltage transmission lines through our meditation retreat property. We modeled how the line would impact views across the property. 

We were able to demonstrate that the lines would be visible from most points on the extremely hilly and wooded property, and used this to help us convince the state to choose a different route for the line.