ICON 3D Printed Home Being Built in Texas

S6, E6: Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Home Building

S5, E6: Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Home Building While it might seem like something out of a movie, 3D printed homes are popping up around the world and here in the US. One company who is moving these incredibly efficient, sustainable building out in the residential, commercial, and defense sectors is Texas-based …

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Custom Home Planning Steps

S6, E5: Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Home Building Project

S5, E5: Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Build Project When it comes to building your dream home, a little bit of forethought and planning goes a long way in making the process more manageable and enjoyable. In this episode, we discuss the important steps every homeowner should take to make talking to builders, realtors, …

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Lahaina Miracle House Materials

S6, E4: The Materials that Made the Lahaina Miracle House

S5, E4: The Materials That Made The Lahaina Miracle House When Hurricane Dora fanned the flames of a dangerous wildfire on the island of Maui, the world watched as the beautiful and historic town turned to ashes. However, standing like a beacon of hope was a 100-year-old home that became known as the Lahaina Miracle …

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Funding Your New Home Construction Project

S6, E3: In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction

S5, E3: In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction Figuring out how you will fund your construction project and securing the right piece of land to build on are critical first steps in the process of building your dream home. However, the steps can feel a little murky, especially if this is your first …

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Choosing Insulation When Building a New Home

S6, E2: The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation

S5, E2: The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation Packages When building a high-performance home, it’s what is on the inside that counts the most. In this episode of The Art of Custom, we take a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of energy-efficient building – insulation. Building an insulation package that …

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The Art of Custom Podcast Custom or Production Episode

S6, E1: Building Your Dream Home: Custom or Production

S5, E1: Building Your Dream Home: Custom or Production? What is the first step in the home building process? Before you even begin your land search, you’ll need to decide if you want to build a custom home or a production home. We’ve been in the home building business long enough to know that one …

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Container Home in St Louis, MO Built by Zack Smithey

S5, E12: Living in a Work of Art with Zack Smithey

S5, E12: Living in a Work of Art with Zack Smithey Architecture as art is nothing new, but when you take that idea and weave it through every detail of your home – inside and out – you have something extraordinary. That is exactly what artist Zack Smithey and his wife Brie have done with …

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Lemp Mansion Haunted House

S5, E11: The Haunting of the Lemp Mansion

S5, E11: The Haunting of the Lemp Mansion Listener Note: Today’s episode contains material that is not suitable for all ages. There are several mentions of suicide, violence, and paranormal activity. Listener discretion is advised. In 1980, The Lemp Mansion in South St Louis was named among the nine most haunted homes in America by Life …

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Designing an Organized Home

S5, E10: Organizing Your Way to Happy

S5, E10: Organize Your Way to Happy Home organization is a hot topic among clients who are building homes with us. Closet systems, drop zones, and custom shelving are just a few of the things our team will talk to you about during the design process. Storage systems aren’t the only way to keep your …

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Podcast Episode: Custom Building Process

S5, E9: What to Expect When Building a Custom Home

S5, E9: What to Expect When Building a New Home Building your dream home is an exciting prospect, but there are so many parts and pieces it can feel a little overwhelming. But that is where your custom home building team comes in. So, what does your home builder manage for you, and what should …

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