Forty years of experience working with residential, commercial and civic clients has taught me that the building process, while often stressful, can be a challenging, exciting, and rewarding endeavor for everyone involved. This is especially true for the clients, as they watch their dreams crystallize into detailed plans and materialize into a built environment — one that meets their own special needs and expresses their individual personalities. The challenge of the design process is in working with the clients to identify that which is unique and special about their goals, and then, balancing the competing elements of cost, quality and size to achieve a satisfying result.

My Taos residence was included in Sarah Susanka's second book, Creating The Not So Big House (Taunton Press). My residence is also included in Taunton Press's book, The Inspired House by John Connell. These books are very informative prior to beginning the design of your new home. The recently published, Barefoot House by Marc Vassallo, includes my guest house as an example of informal indoor/outdoor living.

I enjoy talking to out-of-towners who are planning to visit Taos and/or relocate here. Please call or email me.

The cost of building in Taos

The advantages of authentic adobe construction

Alternatives to adobe, such as pumice-crete, Rastra or straw bale

The joys and sorrows of remodeling an old adobe building

Energy savings with passive solar design

Building “off the grid”

Weather and other environmental considerations

Architectural fees

Alternatives to hiring an architect

The cost of living in Taos

Where to stay and where to eat in Taos when you visit