Business Details
50 Years
experience
Sustainable Construction & Remodeling Experts
Since 1976, our commitment to resource conservation has driven innovation in solar design and energy efficiency across earth-sheltered and frame construction. We prioritize appropriate materials, methods, and design to create buildings that optimize occupant efficiency. Our team works from client designs or provides creative concepts for sustainable projects, emphasizing aesthetics, energy efficiency, durability, safety, and comfort.As a designer-builder, we deliver cost-effective plans and custom home detailing, combining decades of contracting experience with expertise in adobe, timber framing, hydronic systems, and accessibility solutions. Our mission focuses on creating lasting structures that meet user needs while advancing a sustainable future through intelligent innovation.
Services
Sustainable Building
Metal Roofing
Roof Coating
Cooling Systems
Home Remodeling
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of sustainable construction experience since 1976
- Pioneers of LEED Platinum-certified homes in Southern New Mexico
- Specialize in energy-efficient adobe and solar-integrated construction
- Offer tax credit-eligible sustainable building solutions
- Maintain 100% customer satisfaction with documented long-term performance
Associations and certifications
- LEED Platinum
What people say
Breathtaking house
Excellent and professional
Energy efficient design
Durable construction
Tax credit savings
Services
Sustainable Building
Design and construct energy-efficient homes using LEED Platinum standards. Specializing in adobe, rammed earth, and conventional methods with solar integration. Focus on durability, tax credit eligibility, and long-term cost savings through advanced insulation and renewable energy systems.
Metal Roofing
Install high-performance metal roofs with superior wind, fire, and hail resistance. Reduce energy consumption through solar-reflective coatings while minimizing environmental impact with recyclable materials. Provides extended lifespan and lower maintenance compared to traditional asphalt shingles.
Roof Coating
Apply sustainable roof coatings that lower energy bills by reflecting solar heat. Extends roof lifespan with abrasion-resistant membranes while improving indoor comfort. Qualifies for energy efficiency incentives and increases property resale value.
Cooling Systems
Implement high-efficiency radiant cooling systems that reduce energy use by 80%. Combines hydronic technology with superior air quality management. Eligible for utility company rebates while maintaining low maintenance requirements for residential properties.
Home Remodeling
Upgrade existing homes with energy-efficient systems and durable materials. Specialize in adobe restoration and retrofitting for improved insulation. Focus on maintaining structural integrity while achieving modern sustainability standards and tax credit eligibility.
People
Jim Graham
President
Third-generation New Mexican builder with 40+ years of sustainable construction experience. Developed Southern New Mexico's first LEED Platinum homes. Combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative solar technology to create durable, energy-efficient structures.
Questions
What defines a sustainable building?
A sustainable building combines affordability, energy efficiency, durability, and minimal environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic appeal and accessibility features.
How do you build sustainable structures?
Through detailed planning, innovative insulation methods, solar integration, and durable materials selected for long-term performance and environmental responsibility.
Are sustainable homes more expensive?
Initial investments often pay for themselves through energy savings, tax credits, and increased property value over the home's lifespan.
What services do you offer?
We provide sustainable new construction, home remodeling, metal roofing, roof coating, and high-efficiency cooling systems tailored to client needs.
Do you work outside Las Cruces?
While based in Las Cruces, we've completed projects throughout Southern New Mexico and El Paso areas.
How do you handle project timelines?
We provide detailed schedules during planning and maintain transparent communication throughout construction to ensure timely completion.
