Modern Home Builders Issue 132 | Page 88

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understand the constructability of a project and seek every opportunity to achieve the client ’ s vision and add value . This has earned us a strong reputation for handling highly customized , highly complex residential projects on tight timelines and competitive budgets .
Applying construction science
“ The site conditions of the area in which we work are another reason why it ’ s crucial for us to be involved in the project from the start ,” he continues . “ We consider the topography , drainage conditions , and foundation systems to deal with the geotechnical concerns of the landscape . There are also structural requirements to consider ; as we ’ re often working in a very high seismic zone and heavy snow loads . Applying building science is also required during the planning and construction process for our harsh climate .”
Brandon adds : “ We also have the natural elements to contend with . Most of our homes are at high elevation , and with harsh winters in the area , we must ensure there ’ s always a game plan and strategy as to how we ’ re going to navigate these problems . Also , being in a luxury ski resort , clients typically want to maximize their view , so homes are carefully integrated with natural surroundings .
“ Lastly , we strive for our projects to have a tight thermal envelope . We ’ re constantly researching the latest products and developments in building science to install an envelope assembly with high performance for our climate , while still achieving unique and artistic design vision . It ’ s especially important considering that our homes often feature expansive windows to maximize views of the mountains ; it ’ s certainly a delicate balance between scenery and thermal conditions .”
As our conversation turns to the future of the business , Peter shares details of a
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