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to the sheer return on investment,” Todd
continues.“ Some of our clientele may not hold these houses for 30 years, so to put that type of investment in solar may not pan out, but we’ re always open to different technologies. We really focus on the building envelope, in terms of insulation, and making sure the envelope is properly sealed so that we’ re not wasting energy as heat or air conditioning loss. We’ re looking at the codes and the requirements for energy efficiencies and then looking at how we can make them better. I often use the phrase‘ code is bare minimum.’ It may
meet the code but that doesn’ t necessarily mean it’ s what we need- we want to look past that and see how we can make the best house possible.”
When it comes to creating the‘ best house possible’ in the luxury custom home space, the company must consider client
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preferences and tastes, which often correlate with current trends.“ Infinity edge pools are an incredibly popular feature at present,” indicates Todd.“ I’ ve noticed some of the pool designs are Lautner-Edge, where the water ties right into the hardscape. There’ s no recess and it gives you that seamless, minimalistic look, which is neat. Home wellness is also a big trend right now, including cold plunges and saunas – these are being installed as a primary thought, with clients wanting a specific and specialized room for those items. Additionally, as televisions are getting larger in size, we’ re beginning to see TV walls where the TV is an integrated unit.
“ Aesthetically, the standard finishes are still trending, including white oak floors. Oak is prevalent in cabinetry as well, and I’ m also starting to see darker wood tones come back, reminiscent of the mahogany trend from the early 2000s, rather than all-white kitchens. We’ re fortunate enough to work with several fantastic interior designers and they’ re able to keep trends timeless, meaning these houses stand the test of time.”
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