Passive houses en Winston, GA

“It was a long process, addition of a second floor to an existing house. Ricky was always on time for our meetings, his technical knowledge as a General Contractor proved vital in coming up with the final design. Ricky is very easy to work with, and extremely knowledgeable. He is also creative, calm, organized, and friendly.”

“Robert M. Cain was the architect for my home, completed in 2009. Photos are elsewhere on this site. Robert M. Cain (Bob) is a brilliant designer and superlative master of construction oversight. As the project began, he listened carefully to us and perfectly and seamlessly incorporated our desires into the house. The building is both beautiful and extremely comfortable. It is a LEED Platinum Home. It has many high performance features such as solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. Passive solar concepts are inherent in the design and allow us the be comfortable much of the year without heating or air conditioning. It has many windows and feels like it is in a forest, although the location is urban. It is a calm and cheerful house. Working with Bob and his staff was a completely delightful experience; it was satisfying in every way. Mary B.”

“We are so happy with our experience! The architect and also the GC, Woody was so immersed, dedicated to our project- he guided us when decisions had to be made with excellent communications skills and also humor! It was exciting to see it all happen- and it was on time! We were living in the basement during the renovation and one night, it was storming, pouring rain- and this was before we had the roof completed, and he shows up in the middle of the night just to check on things to make sure water wasn't coming in! He was also very good at keeping us in-check with our budget. We are very happy with our new home!!”

“The word that best describes my experience with TaC Studios is "perfect". My partner and I decided to build our dream house together. The only thing that we absolutely knew before we began the process was that we wanted something modern and "green". An architect friend of mine suggested that we contact TaC Studios. We had never worked with an architect before so we had no idea what to expect. From our first meeting we knew that we had made the right decision. Cara and Jose provided us with practical but gentle guidance throughout the whole process. They took our wish list and turned it into a house that continues to exceed our expectations. At every step they made us think about that way we live our lives and how our house could be designed to make our lives easier. They asked us to picture ourselves in the space and imagine what it would be like to actually live in it. The result is a home that is not only beautiful but practical. "Practical" is not a particularly sexy word in the world of architecture but when it comes to home design it is essential to creating a space that meets the everyday needs that everyone takes for granted. From the amount of natural light that illuminates the space to the location of the dishwasher in relation to the cabinets, Cara and Jose thought of everything. We could not be happier with the results. The process did have its aggravating moments but Cara and Jose were there with us throughout the process. We absolutely could not have gotten through it without them. I actually think they should add "construction therapy" to their resume! I can recommend them to anyone building a house from the ground up without reservation”

“I would highly recommend Kemp Hall Studio. My wife and I worked directly with Steve Kemp and couldn't be more pleased. He designed a Master Plan for us to renovate our 1960s ranch...and the end-product way surpassed our expecations. He captured what we were trying to do, but couldn't explain...he could. He was easy to work with, responsive, and very professional. Again, if you're looking for an architect to design a renovation or new home, I would strongly recommend that you consider Kemp Hall Studio.”

“Rodolfo Castro, of Casto Design Studio, is an amazing architect who I highly and very regularly recommend to others. By far the best part of our build was selecting Rodolfo of Castro Design Studio as our architect. We absolutely hope to use him again on future projects. Rodolfo worked for the first half of his career under one of Atlanta's most prestigious architectural firms. Rodolfo now brings the same high quality work, customer service, easy working relationship and incredible artistic talent via his boutique design studio. To say he works exceptionally well with clients and other professionals is an understatement. Rodolfo's expertise far exceeds architecture alone as he is extremely talented, knowledgeable and involved in all aspects of the building and design process. His hand sketched plans and elevations are so beautiful they deserve to be framed. His drawings are so remarkable, in fact, that City of Atlanta inspectors commented that they rarely see hand drawn renderings any more. Rodolfo listened to what we wanted and further perfected our vision. He helped us achieve lovely design finishes and architectural elements unique to our home and the topography of our lot. We wanted a new home that did not feel new and we wanted to maximize our square footage to avoid wasted space. Rodolfo was so successful in executing our vision that most visitors to our home assume we remodeled an older house. Rodolfo understood that we did in fact have a budget and offered suggestions and tricks on ways to get the look we wanted without blowing the budget. If you are building or remodeling in the Altanta area, interview Rodolfo! He will likely become your friend and is sure to be the best part of your build as well. Sincerely, Juliane Walker and William McCaleb Buckhead homeowners”

“Robert Ross consistently performs above and beyond for clients in and around the Grant Park area. Our team has had the pleasure of working with him on several projects and looks forward to additional ones in the future. Any projects we are involved in that require beautiful architecture are automatically forwarded to Robert with the utmost confidence.”

“T.S. Adams Studio designed our home and interiors. They were such a pleasure to work with, very professional and responsive. From the beginning, Tim listened to what we wanted and incorporated all of it into his design. We had very little revisions as he brought our dream home to life. I can say without any hesitation that it was a great experience and I would definitely wholeheartedly refer them to anyone. Tim and Justin stayed interested and involved through the building process and have always been there when questions arose. I truly can't say enough. Very talented architects and great people. Chris & Lori Sholota”

“We engaged Frank Venning with SVW, LLC to design our vacation home in Montana, and it was a wonderful experience! Our family wanted a home that was beautiful, comfortable, and that would incorporate the different views of the mountains in all directions, and fit into the spectacular surroundings and landscape. Frank designed a home for us that far surpassed our expectations, as his plan was creative, utilized beautiful natural materials, and was detailed down to the last trim detail and selected interior elevations that "made" the house. His understanding of the Adirondack style and his oversight at various intervals of construction reflected his professionalism, and resulted in a home that is of the highest quality and craftsmanship. There were other factors where we valued the professionalism that SVW,LLC could provide, in that the home is located in an earthquake zone (near Yellowstone), which required extra engineering and special considerations in construction design that is particular to this area of the country. The plans were completed in a timely manner, and the entire design and construction of the project was within budget. The home Frank Venning designed for us is a joy to live in and the perfect place to enjoy the views of the mountains and spectacular landscape.”

“We are using John Knight for our second renovation, based on the fabulous job he did with our first home. John tranformed our 1950s ranch into a classic, two story Charleston-style home. The moldings and woodwork he designed were amazing. Everyone who saw the house could not believe it was not new construction, including the folks who bought it. He is extremely easy to work with and caters to his clients taste. We can't wait to see why he does with our latest project!”