Teresa Watkins
Inspiration for a large tropical landscaping in Orlando.

Windows reaching a grand 12’ in height fully capture the allurement of the area, bringing the outdoors into each space. Furthermore, the large 16’ multi-paneled doors provide the constant awareness of forest life just beyond. The unique roof lines are mimicked throughout the home with trapezoid transom windows, ensuring optimal daylighting and design interest. A standing-seam metal, clads the multi-tiered shed-roof line. The dark aesthetic of the roof anchors the home and brings a cohesion to the exterior design. The contemporary exterior is comprised of cedar shake, horizontal and vertical wood siding, and aluminum clad panels creating dimension while remaining true to the natural environment. The Glo A5 double pane windows and doors were utilized for their cost-effective durability and efficiency. The A5 Series provides a thermally-broken aluminum frame with multiple air seals, low iron glass, argon filled glazing, and low-e coating. These features create an unparalleled double-pane product equipped for the variant northern temperatures of the region. With u-values as low as 0.280, these windows ensure year-round comfort.

Island style pool photo in Miami

Teresa Watkins
Design ideas for a large tropical full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Orlando for spring.

High-Grade Vinyl Siding in Metro St. Louis One of the easiest mistakes you can make as a homeowner is to neglect your siding. Aging siding will allow water and other harsh weather elements to seep in and damage the frame of your property. This damp, dark environment is an ideal breeding ground for harmful mold as well. Vinyl siding is a cost-effective solution that will raise the value of your home while decreasing your energy bill. It is durable, attractive and versatile without being prohibitively expensive, and makes a good investment for any Missouri home.

We feed the soil organically year round on our Soil Building maintenance program so that plants are better able to sustain themselves on this Eco-friendly property in the heart of Dallas, Tx. Even in winter, the property is fed with organics such as worm castings, humic acid and liquid compost extract.

A kitchen consisting of excitement and solid construction, with the subtle and warm atmosphere of Italia.
 Genuine solid wood in generous thicknesses accents the original design of the fronts and the precious details
replete with mystique. Living in harmony with Nature, in a domestic setting that transforms daily life into a comfortable experience.
 Ducale is a style of living that is rooted in these values.

Aesthetic Value: This stunning stair design complete with a "floating landing" was designed for a high end production builder as an optional upgrade. Eleven of this stair design have been installed in the community with more underway. Stair Safety: These stairs were designed and built to comply with all local building codes. Quality: From the metal fabrication to the finish carpentry the quality of this turnkey stair design is above and beyond, especially when considering the production environment they are being installed in. Technical Challenge: The balance between high-end design aesthetic and value engineering on these optional production stairs is the challenge. They have to be beautiful so buyers select the option but also cost effective and efficient to install.

Inspiration for a large modern gender-neutral outdoor playset in Miami.

Interior Rehab/Renovation and Rear addition for a Multi-unit residential building in the historic Little Italy neighborhood. We converted this vintage 2 flat into a lovely private residence for the owners duplexing the 1st & 2nd floors. We also designed a separate "In-Law" unit at the gardel level for rentals. We also added a "living" Green roof which increased thermal efficiency and reduced energy costs for the owners. Probably the 1st and only Green roof in the Little Italy neighborhood for a private residence. Overall a very positive and sustainable renovation adding tons of Value for the client and great for the environment.

Aesthetic Value: This stunning stair design complete with a "floating landing" was designed for a high end production builder as an optional upgrade. Eleven of this stair design have been installed in the community with more underway. Stair Safety: These stairs were designed and built to comply with all local building codes. Quality: From the metal fabrication to the finish carpentry the quality of this turnkey stair design is above and beyond, especially when considering the production environment they are being installed in. Technical Challenge: The balance between high-end design aesthetic and value engineering on these optional production stairs is the challenge. They have to be beautiful so buyers select the option but also cost effective and efficient to install.

On this project, we were hired to transform a backyard overrun by roots into space perfect for socializing and enjoying their outdoor space. We did this by putting in a paver patio, jacuzzi, outdoor lighting, seating with a retaining wall, and a firepit with portable gas unit. Now this backyard is a timeless piece of value that is perfect for hosting their friends and family and that they will never have to replace. R Lacy

The origin of these classic window coverings dates back to the 19th century, when they were actually used in the harsh environment of tropical plantations to manage light and heat. Shutters come in a wide variety of materials, colors and styles. They can increase energy efficiency, are easy to clean, and help the light control, privacy and limit sun damage. And, due to new real estate trends, home appraisers are likely to include the value of shutters when evaluating a home - making shutters a real return on investment for homeowners.

Matthew Giampietro Landscape design and installation of front yard landscape in South Florida. Front yard entrance walkways with IPE wood fencing, garden partitions and tropical planting design

Photo of a large modern full sun rooftop formal garden in Miami.

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Aesthetic Value: This stunning stair design complete with a "floating landing" was designed for a high end production builder as an optional upgrade. Eleven of this stair design have been installed in the community with more underway. Stair Safety: These stairs were designed and built to comply with all local building codes. Quality: From the metal fabrication to the finish carpentry the quality of this turnkey stair design is above and beyond, especially when considering the production environment they are being installed in. Technical Challenge: The balance between high-end design aesthetic and value engineering on these optional production stairs is the challenge. They have to be beautiful so buyers select the option but also cost effective and efficient to install.