A contemporary mountain home isn’t traditional mountain architecture stripped down and diluted, and it isn’t an austere glass box dropped on a mountain lot either.  It’s a specific hybrid, blending the textures and design narratives of craftsman homes with the open-concept, technologically advanced tendencies trending with contemporary style.  But here’s where things get a little…

There’s nothing like that first crisp hit of winter air as the seasons begin to change. But as summer bids us its final farewell, our attention turns to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and so many other wonderful activities that the Mountain West offers. Most clients know that a soaring fireplace in the great room is…

I read a headline on Reddit the other day that stopped me cold. Changing the exact title to protect the innocent, it was something like “Is the green premium worth it, or is it just hype?”  This thread was all about sustainable features, energy efficiency, and carbon footprints. And underneath it, a lot of folks…

A client recently told me a story. This past February, they went to a friend’s modern ski home, excited to see what had been built. They spent the day on the slopes. They returned home with all their gear, and within about ninety seconds someone’s pole had knocked a lamp clean off a side table.…

Rugged, intoxicating wilderness has never been so close to a metropolitan hub, and the time to get in on this one is now. Lots of my clients ask about Coeur d’Alene homes for sale, and the need is always the same: connection to nature, solitude, active lifestyles, multi-generational living, luxury details, and proximity to major…

What is a barndominium? It’s a residential structure that combines living space with a workshop, garage, or barn-style function, typically built using post-frame or metal-shell construction methods borrowed directly from agricultural buildings. The style has exploded in popularity over the last decade because it offers something a lot of conventional home construction doesn’t: soaring open…

A rustic architect is a design specialist who builds with the landscape rather than against it, using authentic natural materials, honest structural expression, and a deep understanding of how mountain (and even rural) environments shape the homes that endure within them. If you’re planning a custom home in Kalispell, Whitefish, or anywhere in the Glacier…

Well, Enduring Design Architecture for one! If you’re considering a mountain home in the Kalispell area, you’ve picked the right spot. But picking the right custom home architect is another decision that’s equally as important (if not more so)! Kalispell is one of the most compelling places in the American West to build right now.…

The lot you fall in love with online and the lot that will actually support your vision are not always the same piece of land.  Most custom home buyers approach site selection in real estate the way they’d shop for any other property — views first, price second, paperwork somewhere after the emotional decision is…