“We should learn from the snail,” wrote iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “It has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional.” Not unlike the snail, Mike and Michelle Naito took their time building their dream house. They began the process with...
Three out of 4 adults age 50 years and older would prefer to stay in their homes as they age, according to a recent AARP survey. One Oahu couple decided to plan proactively, working with Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders to create a residence that will...
“In Hawaii, your home extends to the boundaries of your property.” — Kurt Mitchell, AIA When it comes to residential design, the team at Graham Builders approaches each project with a carefully informed awareness of the potential of the relationship between a home and...
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...
The term “design-build” is just a few decades old. It was coined in 1993 by the newly created Design-Build Institute of America as a word for a project delivery method that integrates design and construction. But the design-build method has actually been...
During his first five years as a design-build contractor, Danny Graham met numerous homeowners who had had disastrous experiences with construction projects. There was a common thread: None of the homeowners were aware of the fundamentals needed for a successful end...
For many Hawaii residents, home isn’t just where the heart is. It’s where decades of treasured memories are built by each generation. That was the scenario for an Oahu man who wanted increased space, improved energy efficiency and more accessibility for his family....
Now that 2021 has arrived, many Americans are redefining the definition of “home” as a place with exciting potential for expanded functionality and purpose. “This past year, many of us went back to basics — baking bread, planting gardens, building workbenches,...
With Hawaii’s family-centered culture and high housing cost, it’s likely you know someone who resides in a multigenerational home. These residences make up for more than 11% of Hawaii homes, and typically provide shelter for grandparents, adult children, and...
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,...