The goal of habitat is COMFORT Human beings are capable of extraordinary adaptation when pushed to the limits of available space. But, is it desirable? There is a contortionist who performs regularly on the Pearl
I recently received this recommendation from a wonderful client in Colorado. The project was managed via a long-distance relationship. To be sure, we completed a detailed whole-house renovation with Joy's distinctive requirements.
One January morning, my son Jesse called, rather shaken. He had just driven past the remains of the barn we built in Spanish Hills. Spanish Hills is just one of the neighborhoods that were
It is impossible to overstate the importance of visible and invisible light in the physical world. Sunlight is the engine of photosynthesis It's the almost miraculous process through which plants grow. Reaching for the
Chip and Sue had a ranch house in Riverside, Connecticut. I was invited over to discuss the construction of a new deck. Built around 1955, the structure was pretty much in its original condition.
Let's envision the geopolitical landscape of the USA changing to a more local city/state/regional system ... where the financial resources of our communities stay local rather than going to the centralized national government. We need
All healing is about releasing stuck or ‘held’ energy. You may be surprised that this applies to home remodeling too. Within the structure of the building lays an accumulation of emotional/physical/spiritual experiences of its occupants.
The Healing Home provides practical and creative Architectural Design and Interior Design Services with a holistic perspective. It is based upon Authentic Listening, Ideation and Collaboration. Getting it right means it fits you … Your
In my work as a designer and builder, I conjure the music of beauty Balance and harmony are my tools. Each creation is a unique product pulled out of my magician’s hat. The ideas are
We have created tremendous imbalance on the material/physical level of our planetary story. Consumer madness fuels an undue taking of resources from the body of Earth/Gaia and has left large holes in the energy grid
I was reminded recently of how important air circulation is in our dwellings. I heard a comment about a child’s apparent allergy issues being linked to Black Mold in a Denver home. Sensitivity to allergens is
On August 4, 2016, The New York Times published an article, “How Sunflowers Follow the Sun, Day after Day” and it inspired me. At dawn, whole fields of sunflowers stand at attention, all facing east,
As I travel through my architectural world I am privileged to visit the inside of many private homes. It is necessary for me to understand and appreciate the lives and lifestyles of my clients so that
Coming from the east coast (Fairfield, CT and Westchester, NY counties) I thought it would be less expensive to build in the Boulder/Front Range area. Well, I was wrong. If anything, the high demand for
It would be easy to say that the mantra of construction is “happily ever after.” Yes, it is possible to feel satisfaction post-project. This occurs when the design is right and the construction values are high. But,
A plan is essential to keep a project on track. Here are the basic steps to follow when working with The Healing Home: Compose your Wish List We start with a frank discussion about what
You love your home, your nest, your abode. You have been thinking about all of the changes you might do if: You had the money You knew exactly what you would change You had the
We love our homes. We put tremendous care into the organization of the spaces and environment we live in. Being in balance with the personal and physical energies that surround us not only says a lot
Flow, function, balance, beauty and craftsmanship are the goal of The Healing Home. Why waste the time, money, and effort for less than the highest possible outcome? A thoughtful, practical plan is based on
I am a House Archeologist and a House Whisperer. Years of tearing INTO structures and tearing DOWN structures has given me insight into where we, as a species, have come from – written in the
