Is an ADU right for YOUR family? As hundreds of island homeowners have learned, the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a creative solution for families who want to generate income from their property or need more space than their primary homes can provide. “The ADU is a...
For the first time in American history, U.S. Census Bureau predicts senior citizens will outnumber children by 2030. The Bureau also estimates that one in every five Americans will be at least 65-years or older. This supports the increasing need to prepare homes for...
In the center of a busy Liliha neighborhood, two sisters are enjoying retirement in their new Graham Builders’ home. This would be an unremarkable story, except for the circumstances that caused the house to be built. “The younger sister lived her entire life on Oahu,...
Graham Builders sets its bar high. 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,...
When it comes to living green, there are varying degrees of commitment.At one end of the spectrum, there’s the eco-warrior who cycles to and from work each day, doing his conscientious best to minimize his personal carbon footprint. At the other end, there’s the kind...
At the completion of every new home constructed by Graham Builders, a small brass seal is placed at the edge of the driveway. The seal includes a petroglyph depicted as a construction worker, and the words “Graham Builders Custom Designed and Built.” This small but...
Highlights include a rebuild for a couple returning to the islands, integrating the outdoors with home design, a “no claustrophobia here” rebuild and more.
Posted with permission of Hawaii Home + Remodeling Magazine.
"Families are organic and constantly changing." From every crisis comes opportunities for positive change and growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reflect on what matters most in life. Modern society is reevaluating and reprioritizing its values, and is...
This outdoor dining lanai connects to the living room, master suite and guest bedrooms through broad sliding doors. Integrating the outdoors into one’s home can measurably improve happiness and well-being, according to health experts. Contact with nature can also...