Journal
Notes from the studio.
In-depth guides on building in St. George, Ivins, Cedar City, Hurricane, and across Southern Utah. Costs, climate, permitting, design decisions, and the small details that separate a great home from an ordinary one.
Building in Southern Utah: Red Rock, Climate, and What It Means for Your Home
Why a desert home is designed differently than a Wasatch Front build, sun angles, monsoon bursts, expansive soils, and the materials that hold up.
Custom Build vs. Move-In-Ready Home: Which Is Right for You in Southern Utah?
An honest framework for deciding which path fits your timeline, your budget, and your tolerance for making a lot of decisions.
Permitting Timeline for a Custom Home in Washington County, Utah
How long it really takes to get from signed plans to ground-breaking in St. George, Ivins, Washington, Hurricane, and Santa Clara, with the steps that trip owners up.
Ivins vs. St. George: Where Should You Build in Southern Utah?
Two of Southern Utah's premier addresses, side by side: what each town offers, what land costs, and which fits which kind of homeowner.
Energy-Efficient Custom Homes in Southern Utah: What Actually Matters
How to build a high-performance home in St. George, Ivins, and Cedar City that stays comfortable through a desert summer without sacrificing the architecture.
Building a Custom Home in Kanab, Utah: A Complete Guide
Kanab is one of the most beautiful, and most underrated, places to build a custom home in the Western US. Here is what you need to know.