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classic and urban aesthetics to Europeaninspired columns and intricate stonework , BGD & C has done it all . Each project holds a special place as part of the company ’ s long tradition of creativity and cutting-edge design . As Taryn explains : “ Honestly , it ’ s difficult to select just one or two projects because each home is completely custom , and therefore unique . They all demonstrate what BGD & C is capable of , which is executing our clients ’ visions of their dream home , on their terms . Regarding what is required to build these homes , the most difficult aspect of building entirely custom is dealing with the thousands of details that need to be engineered , reviewed , and approved . Nothing gets selected , purchased , or built without our clients ’ approval , so as you can imagine , there ’ s a huge amount of information that needs to be managed , which is where I come in . It ’ s a lot of hard work , but also so satisfying to not only see the end product , but to hear from families after they have moved in and know how much they enjoy their home . It makes me tremendously proud to be a part of the BGD & C team .”
Building homes for the future means factoring in sustainability wherever possible .
Energy efficient design elements may soon become a mainstay of BGD & C home designs , as Taryn reveals : “ Something I ’ m really interested in is smart energy storage systems . Savant Systems has a back-up battery system that allows the homeowner to store energy for emergency or outage situations , as well as for use during peak hours when electricity from the grid might be at a premium . Power use can be programmed through an app , which again , is especially helpful in the case of an outage to not only direct energy towards the essentials , but to have the ability to quickly redirect energy usage if the situation changes . Also , through the app , the user can monitor their daily , weekly , and monthly energy usage which can help with reducing energy consumption . I think that even for clients who are not particularly tech savvy , this is a powerful tool that provides homeowners with an added layer of security .”
Homebuilding is a lifelong business that never goes out of style . With so much richness and potential still to be uncovered in the Gold Coast and Lincoln Park neighborhoods of Chicago , Taryn and her team have a bright future ahead of them . As she concludes : “ Our goal as a company has always been the same - to provide our clients with custom , luxury homes that specifically fit their needs and lifestyle . That goal isn ’ t changing , now or in the long term . In five years , I ’ m hoping we ’ ve been able to provide many more clients with their forever homes .” ■
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