by Talmadge Construction | Jan 1, 2023 | Aging-in-Place, Sustainability
A common reason for residential remodeling is to adapt the home for a person with a disability or age-related mobility issues. With over 40 million Americans living with a disability, a carefully planned remodel ensures everyone enjoys a comfortable, safe, and...
by Talmadge Construction | Sep 9, 2022 | Home Remodeling Advice, Sustainability
Sustainably-minded homeowners want to conserve natural resources, increase energy efficiency, and improve indoor air quality. They understand the value of remodeling over building new. By adding the latest green renovation options to their remodeling plans, homeowners...
by Talmadge Construction | Jun 24, 2020 | Aging-in-Place, Sustainability
There are many great reasons kids, parents, and grandparents may share a home today. For some, younger generations are challenged by high housing prices and return home to live with their parents. Others are caring for aging family members who can no longer live...
by Talmadge Construction | Oct 13, 2017 | Design Inspiration, Sustainability
Eco-Efficient Home Building Conference Concludes with Santa Cruz Home Tour On October 8th, the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) along with Passive House California hosted a tour of passive houses in Santa Cruz County, called the NAPHN17 home tour. The...
by Talmadge Construction | Jan 6, 2017 | Aging-in-Place, Sustainability
The team at Talmadge recently completed the first ever new-construction certified passive house in Santa Cruz County. Tucked away in the mountains, this home takes advantage of the best technology in green construction. We asked Jeff Talmadge to give us some insight...
by Talmadge Construction | Apr 7, 2014 | Design Inspiration, Sustainability
As humans have evolved, so have our dwellings. At first, the type of man-made dwelling was dictated by climate and available materials: Igloo, adobe, grass huts, for example. As energy became plentiful and cheap, homes were created to suit our whims since they...
