Sustainable Design Companies

“Quality....Professional....Custom...these are words we use in conversations about Lacey Construction and their employees. I would reccomend them to anyone looking to have quality work in areas including remodeling, building, or design. Erik and his employees on site or in the office are friendly and easy to contact. Rebecca Corder Plateau Landscaping Services”

“Zoli Design House is an exceptional architectural and engineering firm I highly recommend. The team's attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to their craft are truly impressive. From the initial consultation to the final stages of the project, they consistently went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the design was meticulously crafted. Throughout the process, the team remained professional and attentive, taking the time to listen to my needs and vision for the project. Their expertise in both architecture and engineering ensured that the final product was not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound. The entire team at Zoli Design House is a pleasure to work with. They are not only incredibly skilled but also personable and approachable. They always made themselves available to answer any questions or concerns that I had and kept me informed at every stage of the process. Overall, I am delighted with the work that Zoli Design House did for me, and I would not hesitate to use their services again.”

“We love our new home that was built and recently completed by Sparks Construction. It turned out exactly as we had envisioned. We found Josh Sparks to be honest, responsive, and very pleasant to work with. We were on the site constantly and know that we have a high quality home that will stand the test of time. George and Jackie Keselowsky”

“Troy and Mick were respectful & professional while spending the better part of 8 months in our home renovating our upstairs to create a walk-in closet and playroom area, replacing our railings & bannisters, while also finishing our basement. Pricing was done on an hourly basis. Custom work was completed on a featured reclaimed barnwood wall and walnut bar top as well as the railings & bannisters.”

“I have worked with Steve and his company for 14 years. Over this time, we have collaborated on at least 20 projects ranging from small remodels to multi-million dollar custom homes. No matter the project size or scope, Steve's attention and quality control have not been compromised. He is without question, one of the most organized and attentive builders I work with. I would not hesitate to give Regency Custom Homes a recommendation to any homeowner.”

“During the 13 month construction our neighbors would comment, "Your contractors are doing a good job on your house and we're impressed that they are respectful of the neighbors. I like it that they don't play loud music and clean up every day." We were happy to hear that. We are even happier with the results. As the first house in Santa Cruz County to be built (technically remodeled) to the Passive House standards, we enjoy a very comfortable temperature throughout the house AND use much less energy than similar houses in the neighborhood. The biggest challenge was the air tightness requirement for Passive House certification. This was tested with a blower door to verify that the house achieve 0.6ACH50 (131 CFM in our case) which is VERY tight. Achieving this level of airtightness in the house that was originally built in 1922, where we kept the original foundation and framing, has not been done before. Santa Cruz Green Builders also installed the first Heat Recovery Ventilator in this area. The professional who came to commission the HRV commented that our installation was one of the better ones he's observed. So, the point of this paragraph is Santa Cruz Green Builders is not afraid to take on new challenges and achieve amazing results. When you hear the words "green building" it may bring the image of a certain contemporary aesthetic to mind. But our house has the curve appeal of a nice old house -- a 1922 bungalow that has the arts and crafts styling with details in the window trims and flared skirt look on the siding. On the interior we are very happy that Santa Cruz Green Builders talked us into keeping the original floors and refinishing them. The tight grains of old fir is appealing and the polished distressed wood brings out the period style. They carefully deconstructed the house so that original base boards, doors, etc. were re-used. We also selected finishes that reflects the old arts and crafts style. When people come to our house they can't tell what's original and what's new. We like that. True to their name, Santa Cruz Green Builders walk their talk. I can continue with other elements like structured plumbing, gray water, insulation, recycling, etc. If you're curious about that please visit my blog http://http://midorihaus.blogspot.com/”

“An amazing person, very helpful and friendly. When you want the job done right call him. So far they have done a bathroom remodel & a new roof. I plan on remodeling the rest of the house & this is the company I will be happy to have for the job!!!!!”

“Steve has built me several homes over the years. the first being when my family moved to the Rogue Valley in 1990. With that experience Steve and I became close friends and still are to this day. He is possibly the most knowledgeable builder in the state taking time to stay current with building products, local and state codes, energy rebates, and building green. I have also had the pleaasure of selling building materials to Asher Homes for years and have found them to be easy to communicate with and understanding when there are challenges. Lastly, I had Steve build me a home while I lived out of the area. Not an easy task yet he is the only builder I had the confidence and trust in to do the job. And we came in under budget!”

“Teal Creek Homes gives the home buyer a lot of value for your money when purchasing a home they have built. They spend time on the details when building a home. We have had the pleasure of working with Teal Creek Homes consulting with them on interior design selections including cabinetry, flooring , tile design, and wall colors. Patrick Van Nice Owner, Interior Designer Van Nice Design West Des Moines, Iowa”

“I have worked with Bennefield Contsruction and find them to be very professional and creative. Their vision for projects is amazing and always on the cutting edge. I would definitely refer them to any of my clients that would want a big build.”