Advantage Building and Design

Melanie Smith, the daughter of two Architects, designs with a human eye, whether it be fashion, landscapes or houses. Melanie is also the president of a non-profit, Whole Systems Foundation, that supports environmental education, conservation and alternative energy research and is committed to bringing these elements into her design and construction ideas. Advantage Building and Design, located in Ashland, Oregon, is committed to building homes to the most stringent green standards of Energy Star and Earth Advantage. Advantage Building and Design uses locally sourced and sustainable materials to build high quality, energy efficient, healthy homes. We work with our customers and clients to create designs that fit your lifestyle, providing livable, human spaces that respond to the site and surroundings. We help you find your location. Ask us about our financing program. Let's talk about what you would like in your home. We use Earth Advantage as our building standard to ensure that our homes achieve high energy performance, meaning a healthier, more efficient building with lowered impact on the environment.