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Utah Custom Home Design
The Parade of Homes
The 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes has just ended. If you’ve never had the
What Makes Architectural Design an Investment Rather Than an Expense
Imagine walking into two homes built for the same budget. One feels bright, spacious, and
Are Open Floor Plans the Future?
I have long felt that one of the elements of great design is restraint. Adding
Around the Drafting Table Episode 11: Owners Representation
What is Owners Representation? Join the latest episode of Around the Drafting Table to
Legislative Session and the Housing Affordability Taskforce
I’m passionate about high quality housing. I always have been. During my master’s studies I
Building Practices in Contemporary Egypt
My wife and I recently returned from a tour of Egypt. Hence why this newsletter
73 Degrees Podcast Appearance
Room Size has a huge impact on how you feel in your home. I’ve walked
What is a Building Envelope and Why Should I Care?
The construction industry can be jargon heavy. I try to avoid these terms in my
Designing A Home For Holiday Entertaining
I recently attended a holiday party hosted at a beautiful home in Red Ledges. The
Renovate or Build a New Home?
Deciding whether to keep your old home or demolish and build a new one is
Indoor Air Quality
Making Breakfast and Indoor Air Quality Recently, I made bacon for breakfast. Noteworthy, I know.
How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Architect in Utah
Overview Arrive with clear goals and documents and you’ll leave the first meeting miles ahead.Preparation
What Does an Architect Actually Do? The Many Hats of a Utah Architect for Custom Homes
Overview Think of an architect as conductor, advocate and creative problem‑solver rolled into one.We translate
Building a Custom Luxury Home in Park City: Expert Tips from Oxford Architect
Overview: Custom‑home budgets in Park City run USD 150–1,500 per sq ft, depending on scope and finish. It’s a huge
How Long Does the Custom Home Design Process Take in Utah?
Overview Designing a custom Utah home usually takes 4–10 months, but team size, decisions and reviews
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Utah? A Comprehensive Guide
Overview Building a luxury home in Utah usually spans 12–24 months, stretched by climate, permits and
What Does the Design Process Look Like?
Overview The architectural journey moves from broad ideas to detailed construction documents in six clear
LA Fires and Fire Resilient Design
Overview Western mountain lots sit in wildfire country, so fire‑hardening isn’t optional—it’s smart insurance.Eight design
Expect Construction Cost Price Increases
Overview Tariffs, labour shortages and inflation mean building costs rise faster than general prices.Plan ahead
Luxury Architect
in Logan, UT
Overview Designing a custom home in Logan is exciting, but mountain snow loads, steep‑slope sites
The Style of a Home is Almost Completely Irrelevant
The style of a home is almost completely irrelevant. Let me explain. Potential clients often
Luxury Architect
in Park City
What Building in Park City Means for You—and How We Keep It Simple Designing a
Luxury Architect
in Alpine, UT
Looking for an architect in Alpine, Utah? We help you design a custom home that
Salt Lake City Architect for Luxury Custom Homes
Designing a custom home in Salt Lake City is exhilarating—but urban infill lots, complex zoning
Design of the Cybertruck and Neuroscience
Overview Sharp, asymmetrical designs unsettle people because our brains hunt for symmetry, softness and familiar
What is Vernacular Architecture?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhLhWHHNtERecently, I was interviewed on the Talk Design podcast by celebrated Architect, Adrian Ramsay of
Around the Drafting Table: Structural Engineering is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
The Link Between art and Architecture
Recently, I received an invitation to attend a guest lecture by renowned sculptor Ben Hammond
Sustainability and Efficiency Ratings Comparison
TL;DR This month, I’ll admit that I went down a rabbit hole on different sustainability
Wesminster University 150th Anniversary
April 10th marked the historic 150th anniversary of the founding of my alma mater, Westminster
Around the Drafting Table: Electrical Engineering is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
Around the Drafting Table: Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering is now Live
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The Importance of Acoustics
Overview Looks wow visitors, but sound keeps you comfortable every day.Good home acoustics tame both
The Pretty Good House
There are many standards for building a sustainable house currently available. And all of them
Around the Drafting Table: General Contractor is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
Doing Things the Hard Way-On Purpose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grgwkfHyLu4My wife frequently makes fun of me-for finding the hardest possible way to do things.
Around the Drafting Table: Site Selection is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
Harry Potter Night
Every October, the Utah Metropolitan Ballet hosts a magical evening at Wadley Farms, a stunning
Around the Drafting Table: Landscape Architecture is now Live
The next in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
Around the Drafting Table: Windows is now Live
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Around the Drafting Table: Acoustics is now Live — Oxford Architect
The first in a series of video interviews is now live. The topic in this
Hiking Mt Timpanogos
Recently on a September Sunday, my wife and I woke up early to hike to
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