Sustainable Design Companies in Buena Vista

“Mr. August DeLarue was the construction supervisor when my house was built in Salida in 2010. The house was constructed in one of the nicer neighborhoods in Salida. I was interested in a house that was close to net-zero source energy, which required modifications to the original design. I engineered the changes for lower energy consumption, and for solar energy collection, but meeting the goals required very careful attention to detail, like sealing every penetration of pipes or wiring not only from inside to outside, but also through every stud in the structure. Further, the exterior studs were sealed where the OSB meets the studs. This sealing results in low air leakage as measured by blower door tests. Mr. DeLarue worked with the subcontractors to make sure this work was done carefully and completely. Mr. DeLarue was a pleasure to work with throughout the construction process, and the attention to detail and house energy performance exceeded expectations. Details for the house construction with many pictures are provided at www.residentialenergylaboratory.com.”

“I would highly recommend Mariola bros. Construction...Joe,(Mariola), has assisted us with everything from the build-out of a local foods market,(2008-2009) to the fit -out,trim and finish of our home. There is no aspect of building or construction which he does'nt excel at.He comes with a well equipped tool-bag, and has the skill set to match.Perhaps his best attribute is his attention to detail, never settling for good enough...If you want it done, and done right, I recommend calling Mariola bros. Construction!”

“Clark Johnson and Apex Mt Homes were selected by my wife and me from many contractors we knew in the area. Clark has done over 100 projects in the area and we loved the mountain look and the attention to detail as well energy saving methods Clark uses. In addition he brought us very innovative building methods, including Revit and pre-cut framing, yet still totally custom design that saved us 10's of thousands of dollars. The process was fun and creative. What we liked was a home that was grander, warmer in feel, and repeatedly receives comments from guests who say great things about the beauty, livability, great layout, and attention to mountain views. We also particularly appreciated the transparent budgeting and expense tracking system that kept our tension level very low. We moved in a month early, below budget. We would gladly build with Clark and his team again. We also found that the relationship was oriented primarily on what we wanted. The team repeatedly showed great ability at creatively getting us unique solutions and attributes that we wanted without breaking the budget.”

“The builders and designer are TOP notch. Very specific on details we wanted and very courteous. It was an amazing experience!!!”