Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sustainable Home Builder in Albuquerque
At Hale & Sun Construction, we specialize in creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes tailored to our clients' unique lifestyles. Our approach prioritizes communication throughout the design process, ensuring every detail reflects how you live, entertain, and relax. We focus on building science principles to deliver homes with superior comfort, improved indoor air quality, and significant energy and water savings. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our Build Green NM certification, which validates our dedication to environmentally responsible construction practices. We take pride in crafting homes that stand out from mass-produced designs, incorporating thoughtful details that enhance functionality and aesthetics. With experience building homes ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, we specialize in creating spaces that maximize natural light, optimize views, and integrate passive solar design elements.Our hands-on approach ensures direct collaboration with clients from initial concept through final completion, providing transparency and personalized service throughout the building process. We also offer comprehensive remodeling services for clients seeking to transform their existing homes through complete interior overhauls. Our team's expertise extends to navigating zoning requirements and special use permits, making us a valuable partner for owner-builders. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we serve the surrounding communities with a focus on creating durable, low-maintenance homes that meet both current and future needs.
Services
New Home Construction
Whole Home Remodeling
Additions
Consulting
Owner Builder Support
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We specialize in sustainable homes with Build Green NM certification
- Our designs prioritize energy efficiency and indoor air quality
- We focus on small-to-medium custom homes (1,200-2,500 sq ft)
- We incorporate passive solar design and active solar technology
- Direct collaboration with owner Steve Hale throughout the process
Associations and certifications
- Build Green NM
Services
New Home Construction
We design and build custom energy-efficient homes from concept to completion. Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs and creating floor plans that optimize natural light, views, and passive solar design. Homes incorporate energy-saving features like active solar technology and materials that improve indoor air quality while maintaining a budget-conscious approach.
Whole Home Remodeling
Our comprehensive remodeling services transform existing homes through complete interior overhauls. We specialize in updating outdated spaces while preserving structural integrity, focusing on improving functionality and energy efficiency. Projects often include kitchen and bathroom renovations, layout reconfigurations, and systems upgrades to create modern, comfortable living environments that meet current building standards.
Owner Builder Consulting
We provide expert guidance to owner-builders navigating the construction process. Services include design assistance, permit acquisition, and construction management. Our experience with local zoning requirements and special use permits helps clients successfully complete their projects while maintaining compliance with all building codes and regulations.
Passive Solar Design
Our designs integrate passive solar principles to maximize natural heating and cooling. This approach includes strategic window placement, thermal mass materials, and shading elements that work together to reduce energy consumption. We combine these traditional techniques with modern building science to create homes that maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.
Build Green NM Certification
We help homes achieve Build Green NM certification through sustainable construction practices. This includes using eco-friendly materials, implementing water-saving fixtures, and ensuring superior insulation and air sealing. Our certified homes meet rigorous environmental standards while providing healthier living spaces and long-term cost savings for homeowners.
People
Steve Hale
Owner/Builder
Steve Hale leads all design and construction projects with hands-on involvement. With experience building energy-efficient homes since 2018, he specializes in creating personalized spaces that combine sustainability with practical living solutions. Steve works directly with clients from initial concept through final completion.
Questions
What types of homes do you specialize in building?
We focus on sustainable, energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet. Our designs incorporate passive solar principles, active solar technology, and materials that improve indoor air quality while maintaining a budget-conscious approach.
Do you offer remodeling services for existing homes?
Yes, we provide comprehensive whole-home remodeling services. Our expertise includes complete interior overhauls, kitchen and bathroom renovations, layout reconfigurations, and systems upgrades to improve functionality and energy efficiency in existing homes.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Albuquerque and surrounding communities including Corrales and Placitas. Our service area includes both urban and rural locations throughout central New Mexico.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs through detailed discussions about how you use space. We create customized floor plans that optimize natural light, views, and passive solar design elements while maintaining open communication throughout the entire construction process.
Are your homes certified for energy efficiency?
Yes, all our homes meet Build Green NM certification standards. We incorporate energy-saving features like superior insulation, air sealing, and water-efficient fixtures to create durable, low-maintenance homes that provide long-term cost savings.
Can you help with owner-builder projects?
We provide consulting services for owner-builders, including design assistance, permit acquisition, and construction management. Our experience with local zoning requirements and special use permits helps clients successfully complete their projects while maintaining compliance with building codes.
