Buildings

Local firm goes above and beyond – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Local firm goes above and beyond – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

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,...

Easy to live green – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Easy to live green – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

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...

Built to order – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Built to order – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

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...

Prepare your home for family, safety – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Prepare your home for family, safety – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

"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...

Bringing the outdoors inside – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Bringing the outdoors inside – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

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...

Comfortable multi-generational living – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Comfortable multi-generational living – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Zero-step showers and other accessible features are key to creating a home that is safe for elders. These components also simplify caring for young children. There’s a good chance that you know another adult sharing residence with Tutu, Mom and keiki. After all, more...

30 years of happy homeowners – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

30 years of happy homeowners – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

30 years of homeowners give praises about their Graham Builders experience. An award-winning new build by Graham Builders completed in 2010.[/caption] Quality construction When Danny Graham opened Graham Builders in 1990, he was already a successful businessman who...

Homes for the holidays – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Homes for the holidays – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Similar to the kitchen triangle concept, Graham Builders has identified the ‘entertainment triangle’ consisting of the kitchen, indoor/outdoor living areas and an easy to access powder room. As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself dreaming of...

Seeking shelter from the storm – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

Seeking shelter from the storm – Honolulu StarAdvertiser

"Another option is a safe room. Usually made of concrete masonry units, a safe room is a windowless box inside a home that provides shelter from wind-borne projectiles during hurricanes and severe storms." - Ryan Graham, vice president, operations Dangerous storms...