Portfolio

We combine smart design solutions and quality craft to create rich environments for our clients. We make the most of our clients’ and our planet’s resources.

Natural Building Projects

Strawbale Guest House
Deep strawbale walls, curvaceous plasters, and interior lime plasters combine to illuminate the home’s interior.
Cordwood Tackroom
The rich texture of the tackroom mimics that of the surrounding Sonoran desert.
Clay Finish Plaster
Earthen plaster project on existing, large strawbale home near Benson, AZ.

Smart-sized, Small, and Tiny Homes

Smart-Sized, Small and Tiny Homes – By combining creative design solutions and quality craftmanship, we create efficient, lovely, and long lasting spaces for our clients.

Strawbale Guest House
A vaulted ceiling provides plenty of room for an upstairs loft, and an enclosed bathroom and closet provide privacy and storage.
Midtown Casita
Modern minimalism was combined with rustic vintage elements to create a charming and unique effect.

Creative Salvage and Reuse

Casita Vanity & Shower
Salvaged cedar planks, plumbing fixtures, and tiles combine with clay plaster to provide visual interest and mitigate excess humidity in the bathroom.
Kitchen Bar
Rough-sawn lumber salvaged from old barn and pallets. Finished with food-grade tung oil and beeswax.
Ships Ladder
Salvaged lumber left unfinished to showcase its unique history and character.

Outdoor Spaces

Rustic Mesquite Ramada
Structural mesquite timbers and ocotillo bough lattice blend in with the landscape to create a pleasant shaded area.
Outdoor Showers
Redwood lumber enhances durability and stained glass panels provide the beauty.
Casita Patio and Compost Toilet
Natural green and brown hues blend with outdoor surroundings.
Sun and Shade Decks
Decks use Trex composite decking and Doug fir framing to create year-round outdoor sitting spaces.