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
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
The realization hit. The carpenters had done a less than adequate job of supporting the center structure of this house. The off-level floor measurement increased dramatically the higher we went! This was a BIG house
All change, creativity, and growth spring forth from an abundantly free vital source. It is the same energy that nature employs to power its colossal path through the seasons. Springtime is a dazzling profusion
I wrote this poem when I was 24 years old, early on in my spiritual journey. I believe that our younger selves often leave messages for us to rediscover later, down the lines of time. This
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.
"Sister, can you give me shelter from the storm?” – Bob Dylan Sanctuary and shelter are more important than ever. Modern-day lament: a friend said to me, “THEY won’t let me turn my phone off.
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
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
The inner workings of your home – the framing, wiring, plumbing, and fastening – are intricate and essential. But most people don't give them a thought, as drywall buries it. Understandably, most clients are finish-oriented. But what you
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
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
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
We live inside a clockwork of rhythm and balance; the tides move in-and-out in the oceans, the moon cycles guide this flow. The moon also controls our inner emotional tidal flow; growth cycles, menstrual
