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Designing for the long term – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
It’s been nearly 20 years since Graham Builders designed and built a home for a young couple and their two children. Although the views were stunning, the property presented challenges that could impact the home’s endurance. “Nuuanu is wet and windy so it was...
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Build with an eye on the future – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Our island culture calls for families to care for their elders. Many choose to honor their kupuna by keeping them at home. Another reason that families decide to keep grandma and grandpa at home is the high cost of senior living facilities. It can be tricky, however,...
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New homes designed with community in mind – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Some neighborhoods are respected for the history and architecture of the homes that line their streets. Consider Oak Park, Illinois, the Chicago suburb in which architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent the first two decades of his long career or New Orleans’ Garden...
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Builder sets its bar high – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
With nearly three decades of experience, this design-build firm has developed methods and practices that go above and beyond industry standards and code requirements. These methods have proven to increase a house’s longevity, lowering utility and maintenance costs...
read moreDesigning homes that fit its neighborhood – Living 808 (KHON-2)
Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, shares with host John Veneri the reason why homeowners should strive to build residences that fit its neighborhood.
read moreMalama Manoa’s 2019 Historic Home Walk – Living 808 (KHON-2)
Linda Legrande, advisor to the Malama Manoa Board of Directors, shares with host John Veneri the reason why a recent Graham Builders rebuild has caught the organization's attention.
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New home fits right in historic neighborhood – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Every three years, Malama Manoa hosts the Historic Manoa Walking Tour, a self-guided exploration of the historic neighborhoods in lovely Manoa Valley. This year’s tour will take participants past 60 homes, many built between 1920 and 1940 by famed local architects...
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Advance beyond structure – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
When thinking about remodeling or rebuilding a home, many focus on the tangible items of the project. Without a doubt, construction methods and materials are vital. But a home construction project can spawn other valuable transformations. Here are three additional...
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This seminar empowers owners – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
For most, home is a private sanctuary – a sacred retreat where families rejuvenate and recharge. Who doesn’t feel protective about their home? When a home needs to be updated to meet new family needs or be newly constructed to bring a dream to life, it’s time to find...
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Granting opportunities across generations – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
With Hawaii’s family-centered culture and high cost of living, it’s likely you know someone who resides in a multigenerational home. These residences make up for more than 11% of Hawaii homes, typically providing shelter for grandparents, adult children and...
read moreInside design tips on how to have a successful multigenerational home – Living 808 (KHON-2)
Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, shares insider-tips for designing and constructing a successful multigenerational home with LIving 808 host, John Veneri.
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To remodel or rebuild? – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
“Should I remodel or rebuild my home?” This is one of the most common decisions Hawaii’s homeowners face when considering major upgrades to their home. Graham Builders, host of Oahu’s first and most popular construction seminar for homeowners, found that 24 percent of...
read moreDesigning a Timeless Home featuring a Graham Builders custom home – HInow (Hawaii News Now)
This segment was filmed in a residence that was designed and built by Graham Builders in 2001 and sold seventeen years later. Discover the benefits of working directly with a design team that can guide you to a home that will stand the...
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Here’s how to stay within your renovation budget – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Most residential construction projects begin with homeowner desires. One family member might want a beefy, over-sized garage that will double as a workshop and in-house sports bar. The family cook may want to open the kitchen and add a luxurious walk-in pantry. Aging...
read moreWhy Design+Build with Graham Builders – HInow (Hawaii News Now)
Learn why homeowners appreciate the benefits of working with Graham Builders and their design+build approach to residential construction.
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The right company for a comfortable family fit – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Multigenerational living, where three or more generations of a family share a home, is popular in Hawaii. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 11.5 percent of Hawaii households were multigenerational in 2016. That is the largest percentage of...
read moreNew trend in Hawaii: Building homes for extended families – HInow (Hawaii News Now)
Because of Hawaii's high housing cost, blended or extended-family living is gaining popularity in Hawaii. Join Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, as he shares the benefits, concerns and suggestions for families that are...
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Trend toward flexibility, adaptability continues – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
For nearly three decades Graham Builders, Hawaii’s premier residential design+build firm, has collaborated with homeowners to develop plans that reflect the vision and needs of each family. As housing prices continue to soar, homes that adapt to changing family needs...
read moreThe ABCs of ADUs
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are gaining in popularity for many Oahu homeowners. Watch this segment of HiNOW and learn why.
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Company unveils a great renovation showstopper – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Janet and Richard Honda purchased their home in 1977 when houses were quickly replacing pineapple and sugar cane fields in central Oahu. After 41 years, their beloved home was showing signs of its age. Peeling kitchen cabinets, warping floors, difficult-to-clean...
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How to design your home for living in place – HInow (Hawaii News Now)
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Select a reputable builder with these four tips – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Oahu is building! The sounds of banging hammers and whirling saws fill neighborhoods throughout the island. It is no surprise: Hawaii’s median single-family home price is soaring toward $800,000. Many homeowners are staying put and inviting their adult children to...
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Affordable building options keep families home – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
More Hawaii residents are moving out of the state than into it, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Hawaii’s chief state economist Eugene Tian attributes this ongoing trend to Hawaii’s high cost of living — which should come as no surprise. A quick internet search...
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Commercial Architect Achieves Residential Success with Design+Build Contractor – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Choosing to do a home construction project is a big decision. Large or small, your project will be an investment of time and money. Selecting the right builder can bring your vision to life and give you an experience that you will remember favorably for years to come....
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Pointers to consider for a multigenerational home – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
The concept of multi-generational homes that allows several generations of a family to live together continues to grow in popularity. Graham Builders, a local design+build contractor, has guided hundreds of homeowners through the steps of creating dwellings that allow...
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Consider these tips when planning a multigenerational home – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
The concept of multigenerational homes that allow several generations of a family to live together continues to grow in popularity. Graham Builders, a local design+build contractor, has guided hundreds of homeowners through the steps of creating dwellings that allow...
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Build with kupuna in mind – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Hawaii is graying rapidly. About 17 percent of Hawaii’s population is 65 and older. The University of Hawaii Center on Aging projects that more than 28 percent of Hawaii’s population will be at least 65 years old by 2040. Here, where island culture lends itself to...
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Graham Builders offers free seminars for successful home renovations – KHON Living 808
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Long-lasting homes start with ageless designs – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
In Hawaii, where homes are worth hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars, the family home is often one’s most valuable asset. Most will agree that it is important to select a contractor with a reputation for quality construction. But how many realize that...
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Upcoming seminar empowers homeowners – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
For most, home is a private sanctuary – a sacred retreat where families rejuvenate and recharge. Who doesn’t feel protective about their home? When a home needs to be renovated to meet the growing and new needs of a family, or be newly constructed to bring a dream to...
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Building homes to last – Honolulu StarAdvertiser
Graham Builders has been designing and building quality, well-constructed homes for nearly 30 years. From the beginning, Owner Danny Graham was well aware of the local custom where extended families live together under one roof. He also knew that most of the island’s...
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