Sustainable Design Companies

“Showcase Builders assisted us in building our new home in Spicewood and did an excellent job. Very well organized along with sub contractors that were there on site when they were scheduled to be there. Quality of work was good and they handled everything in a very professional manner. Great follow up and warranty participation. I will use them again in the future. Larry Stirling”

“Marcus has a great attention to detail, he follows his projects with precision and ensures complete satisfaction. I highly recommend him.”

“I have referred Carlisle Classic Homes to many of my clients and will continue to do so, as they are a great company to work with. As an architect with H2D Architecture + Design, I enjoy working in a team format with my clients and the builder. I have worked with Alex, at Carlisle Classic Homes, on several remodel projects and he is excellent to work with. He is very detailed oriented, budget conscious, looks ahead in the project to foresee potential problems or complications, and has good communication skills. My clients have also been pleased with Carlisle Classic Homes' craftsmanship and responsiveness to their requests during construction.”

“Troy and Mick were respectful & professional while spending the better part of 8 months in our home renovating our upstairs to create a walk-in closet and playroom area, replacing our railings & bannisters, while also finishing our basement. Pricing was done on an hourly basis. Custom work was completed on a featured reclaimed barnwood wall and walnut bar top as well as the railings & bannisters.”

“An amazing person, very helpful and friendly. When you want the job done right call him. So far they have done a bathroom remodel & a new roof. I plan on remodeling the rest of the house & this is the company I will be happy to have for the job!!!!!”

“During the 13 month construction our neighbors would comment, "Your contractors are doing a good job on your house and we're impressed that they are respectful of the neighbors. I like it that they don't play loud music and clean up every day." We were happy to hear that. We are even happier with the results. As the first house in Santa Cruz County to be built (technically remodeled) to the Passive House standards, we enjoy a very comfortable temperature throughout the house AND use much less energy than similar houses in the neighborhood. The biggest challenge was the air tightness requirement for Passive House certification. This was tested with a blower door to verify that the house achieve 0.6ACH50 (131 CFM in our case) which is VERY tight. Achieving this level of airtightness in the house that was originally built in 1922, where we kept the original foundation and framing, has not been done before. Santa Cruz Green Builders also installed the first Heat Recovery Ventilator in this area. The professional who came to commission the HRV commented that our installation was one of the better ones he's observed. So, the point of this paragraph is Santa Cruz Green Builders is not afraid to take on new challenges and achieve amazing results. When you hear the words "green building" it may bring the image of a certain contemporary aesthetic to mind. But our house has the curve appeal of a nice old house -- a 1922 bungalow that has the arts and crafts styling with details in the window trims and flared skirt look on the siding. On the interior we are very happy that Santa Cruz Green Builders talked us into keeping the original floors and refinishing them. The tight grains of old fir is appealing and the polished distressed wood brings out the period style. They carefully deconstructed the house so that original base boards, doors, etc. were re-used. We also selected finishes that reflects the old arts and crafts style. When people come to our house they can't tell what's original and what's new. We like that. True to their name, Santa Cruz Green Builders walk their talk. I can continue with other elements like structured plumbing, gray water, insulation, recycling, etc. If you're curious about that please visit my blog http://http://midorihaus.blogspot.com/”

“We had a great experience with Joseph and his team when we had them renovate and add a master suite and office to our house. He communicated throughout the entire process and worked with all the engineers, inspectors, and mechanical contractors. Joseph is extremely transparent and honest AND really guided and listened to our concerns. We moved back in right before Christmas as promised! Thank you Joseph!!!! You have my 5 stars!”

“I called Scott at LTB Propoerties in a bind: the condo above mine had a significant leak which came through the ceiling in my unit's living room and brought half the ceiling down. I called Scott on a Thursday and he was able to get in there, inspect it, and do the demo work on Friday. By Monday, the sheet rock was hung and sealed, and by Tuesday, it was painted and looked like nothing had ever happened. Scott's responsiveness meant minimal inconvenience for my tenant. He was professional and extremely responsive, even helping me by providing before/during/after pictures for the insurance claim I had to make. Scott and LBT Properties came highly recommended by a friend, and I would DEFINITELY recommend him.”

“Teal Creek Homes gives the home buyer a lot of value for your money when purchasing a home they have built. They spend time on the details when building a home. We have had the pleasure of working with Teal Creek Homes consulting with them on interior design selections including cabinetry, flooring , tile design, and wall colors. Patrick Van Nice Owner, Interior Designer Van Nice Design West Des Moines, Iowa”

“Travis Arnett, of Arnett Construction, has been a pleasure to work with. I recommend them to many clients and will continue to do so. From renovations, to custom homes, their wide range of services meet and exceed my client's expectations. If you are looking for a builder, who is hands on and will be on the job site everyday, look no further.”