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development opened a new section that encourages a mixture of mountain modern and traditional ranch homes, which allowed us to incorporate lots of modern elements such as clean lines, long low-slope roof planes, and more glass with exposed steel on the interior and exterior. It’ s been fun to work on.
In this particular home, the owners want to go as environmentally efficient as possible, using sustainable design and a lot of cuttingedge technologies that haven’ t yet been used in our area
“ We are also working on a unique project next to a home that we designed and built years ago,” Spencer continues.“ The home’ s current owners aren’ t the original owners, but they purchased the lot next door and wanted to add a detached duplex straddling the lots. In this particular home, the owners want to go as environmentally efficient as possible, using sustainable design and a lot of cutting-edge technologies that haven’ t yet been used in our area. It has been interesting to work with them and figure out how we can create a tighter building envelope.”
Aligning expectations
In terms of design expertise and sustainability, these projects reflect the broader philosophy that guides every home that Pacwest creates. While some clients pursue the latest sustainable innovations, the company’ s
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