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Soil boring equipment preparing to test the viability before architects design a new home for the lot

Soil Boring Test for a Custom Home Build

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June 15, 2023

Want to watch something super boring? One of the first steps we take, sometimes even before being hired, is to…

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Scott Simpson Design + Build architects (Amy, Sarah, Beth and Nicole) attend the American Institute of Architects Custom Residential Architects Network Symposium and Awards

Custom Residential Architects Network 2023

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June 1, 2023

Beth, Nicole, Sarah and Amy attended the AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) event at the Merchandise Mart with 125+…

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Indoor infinity pool reflecting sun from outside

Indoor Infinity Pool Construction

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May 10, 2023

Indoor Pool Construction for Custom Home Build in Winnetka Excited about the design of an indoor resistance swim spa at…

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New construction home in process with yellow/green slicker rainscreen product on the exterior

Building Green with Slicker Rainscreen

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May 10, 2023

Great tip for water management of residential custom homes – use a Rainscreen! What is that stuff? When we build…

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Play button page of video about home deconstruction in Kenilworth showing attic stripped down to the studs

Video Library: Before and After, Architectural Process, Remodels

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April 17, 2023

Please visit our new Video Library for exciting behind the scenes videos of our architects and builders on the job!…

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Scott Simpson team finishing an Irish Jig on the steps of a new construction home in Evanston

Happy Irish Jig Day 2023!

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March 17, 2023

🍀 Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! 🍀The tradition continues. 🍀 The harder we work, the luckier we get! 🍀