A Precision-Engineered Path to Your Custom Home

Building a high-performance home on the Olympic Peninsula requires more than just a contractor; it requires a synchronized system of architectural design, environmental engineering, and master craftsmanship. Our four-phase process ensures your project is delivered with surgical precision, on time and on budget.

 

Site Feasibility & Discovery

Before we draw a single line, we understand the land. We conduct a comprehensive site analysis to optimize your home for the unique PNW landscape.

  • Solar & View Orientation: Maximizing natural light and views of the Sound or Mountains.

  • Feasibility & Permitting: Navigating the specific building codes of Jefferson and Clallam Counties.

  • System Planning: Evaluating septic, well, and utility requirements for remote or coastal lots.

Architectural Design & Interior Curation

We move beyond “blueprints” to create a living environment. Whether you are starting with one of our existing high-performance shells or a completely bespoke architectural design, this phase defines your lifestyle.

  • Collaborative Design: Refining floor plans that prioritize flow, health, and biophilic connection.

  • Sustainable Selections: Choosing non-toxic, low-VOC finishes and high-end sustainable materials that reflect your aesthetic.

Permitting

There are many elements to the permitting system and we handle all of them. We work hand in hand with each city/county to meet or exceed the requirements determined by their codes. These requirements include things such as site information, geological studies, energy guidelines, rainwater runoff mitigation, wetland delineations, engineering, and more. We have experts on our team to navigate the entire permitting process on your behalf.

Fabrication & Construction

Our process minimizes the chaos of the traditional job site. By utilizing off-site fabrication for our SIPs components, we reduce waste, shorten build times, and ensure a level of precision that “on-site” framing cannot match.

  • Project Management: Clear communication and timelines as your home transitions from our fabrication partner to your lot.

  • White-Glove Completion: Our master craftsmen manage the final finishes, ensuring your custom home is a healthy, high-performance sanctuary from day one.

 

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Prices

Due to the increased prices of construction materials, the cost to build has
increased a great deal. Currently our custom homes start at $500 per sq ft. This
is a rough estimate that we define more specifically in Phase One.
If we complete your home project, we estimate the build price to start at about
$250,000 for the home itself, excluding development fees and permits.

Phase 1

This is our $7500 flat rate assessment, which includes Feasibility and Initial
Design.
In this phase, we assist you in deciding the feasibility of your project – lot
development, home size and features. This includes the preliminary scope of
work, investment and schedule. In addition to the feasibility assessment, you
will also receive the initial design of your build from our expert team and
Designer and Founder, Ann Raab.

sips house built with sip panels

Phase 2

In this phase your build will go from conception to completion. Permit costs are
dependent on location and the scope of build price is dependent on structural
design, and quality of final selections. In this phase, there is structural
engineering and permit submittal. Upon permit approval, construction begins.
To start Phase 2, we ask for an initial deposit of $30-50,000.

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Common Questions

Most of the time we build on–site. SIP panels (walls, floors and roof) are fabricated in a warehouse and transported to the site to be assembled. In certain situations, we can build some of the homes as modular units and have them delivered to be placed on the foundation. If this is a type of construction that you are interested in, we can discuss if this building style would be the most appropriate for you.

Yes. Places just outside of the USA are discussed on a case–by–case basis.

We customize most homes to suit the client and their lot, taking into consideration the path of the sun and any potential views. We also have many set designs to choose from.

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s) are a high–performance building system for residential construction. A SIP’s energy system is extremely strong, 50% more energy efficient and healthier, with no job site waste.

Yes, we build ADA, disability accessible homes.

Potentially. This can be discussed to make sure it is aligned with our ethos.

The construction itself can take 6–9 months, once permits are in hand. This is determined upon the location and scope of build.

Pods start at $500 sq ft depending on your design and finish choices. This includes construction, but not the cost of your land or site preparation. The total cost of your Pod may also vary depending on your geographical area, site conditions, and services. Hybrid Pre-fab homes are cost efficient because they save time during the construction process and save money in utilities for your future.

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