Modern Home Builders Issue 149 Feb 2026 | Page 32

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Florida building code, flood zone rules and a lot of very strict local zoning ordinances to execute these projects. It takes a lot of interaction between the builder and design firm to achieve that.”
Balancing priorities
In terms of projects, EBG has more
collaborations with Beacon Home Design on the horizon, alongside several Gulf-front
projects and a unique Bali-inspired house.“ With the upcoming Gulf developments, it’ s always nice when you can look at the project and watch the sunset from it,” Scott describes.“ In addition, our new collaboration with Beacon is two bayfront houses on the beach and I’ m really excited for this project. We’ re building a rooftop garden on a 45-foottall structure, which is also going to have a swimming pool on the roof. Another build I’ m thrilled about is a gorgeous property
on Anna Maria Island. When I first saw the rendering of this house, I hadn’ t yet been awarded the project- I didn’ t know where the house was going or who it belonged to. AJ from Beacon put it up and I just thought,‘ Wow … I need to figure out a way to bring that house to life.’ Then I learned the house was a spec build by a client I had previously worked for, and it all fell into place from there.
“ The house has many individual features, but overall, I love how the house itself fits perfectly into the built environment. We’ re building this on a mangrove shoreline property, a mere 15 feet from the water. We’ re taking what we learned from the hurricanes last year and putting it all to good use. A lot of that includes composite type wood outside and we’ re using a keystone which looks like coral, but it’ s actually a simulated product. We also have a sister company called Elements, Pools and Spas, which
MANUFACTURE
INSTALL
WHERE LUXURY MEETS EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE.
SERVICE
At Accredited Home Elevator, refined design and advanced engineering come together to create home elevators that elevate more than just floors— they elevate your lifestyle. Seamlessly integrated, beautifully crafted, and built for effortless performance, our custom solutions bring comfort, accessibility, and prestige to exceptional homes.
Call Us Today on 800.488.5905 | www. accelevator. com
WE SPECIALIZE IN REPLICATING & CUSTOMIZING FLORIDA KEYSTONE IN ITS NATURAL ELEMENTS
GET IN TOUCH
954.870.4005 simulatedkeystone. com
32