by Kyle Cruz | Jan 27, 2026 | Blog, Blogs & Articles, Craft, Design, Performance, Performance Blog
Project Overview The Guilford project began with a fundamental question: teardown or renovation? After discussion and brief Feasibility Study phase, the homeowners ultimately chose to work with the existing foundation and shell, transforming the property into a...
by Kyle Cruz | Jan 31, 2025 | Better Homes, Blog, Blogs & Articles, Design, Guides, Performance
Our homes are more than just places to live—they are environments that have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From the quality of light to the air we breathe, the spaces we inhabit play a critical role in shaping our health. ...
by Kyle Cruz | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Blogs & Articles, Craft, Design, Performance
We recently began construction on an exciting project after being approached by clients who acquired a unique property in Guilford, Connecticut. This property features an existing home with various DIY renovations and a newly completed detached accessory...
by Kyle Cruz | Jul 29, 2024 | Better Homes, Blog, Blogs & Articles, Craft, Design, Performance
Our team has had the great opportunity to bring an abandoned Queen Anne-Classic Revival home back to life. Anyone who has walked around the West End of Hartford can appreciate the beautiful homes and diverse styles that populate each block. Our clients have tasked us...
by Kyle Cruz | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Blogs & Articles, Design, Performance
We are seeing an increased interest in projects to get a home off fossil fuels and powered (now or soon) by renewable energy. These projects are mostly about guidance and providing a roadmap to integrating a strategy of building efficiency, updated mechanical systems,...
by Kyle Cruz | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Blogs & Articles, Design, Performance
We were approached by a family who owned an amazing log cabin in New Hartford. The 2700SF home features dramatic open space, bedrooms for the kids and guests, two large decks, and an office space. There is a lower-level garage that enters the house from below with...
