It’s been nearly 20 years since Graham Builders designed and built a home for a young couple and their two children. Although the views were stunning, the property presented challenges that could impact the home’s endurance. “Nuuanu is wet and windy so it was...
Our island culture calls for families to care for their elders. Many choose to honor their kupuna by keeping them at home. Another reason that families decide to keep grandma and grandpa at home is the high cost of senior living facilities. It can be tricky, however,...
Some neighborhoods are respected for the history and architecture of the homes that line their streets. Consider Oak Park, Illinois, the Chicago suburb in which architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent the first two decades of his long career or New Orleans’ Garden...
With nearly three decades of experience, this design-build firm has developed methods and practices that go above and beyond industry standards and code requirements. These methods have proven to increase a house’s longevity, lowering utility and maintenance costs...
Evan Fujimoto, president of Graham Builders, shares with host John Veneri the reason why homeowners should strive to build residences that fit its neighborhood.
Linda Legrande, advisor to the Malama Manoa Board of Directors, shares with host John Veneri the reason why a recent Graham Builders rebuild has caught the organization's attention.
Every three years, Malama Manoa hosts the Historic Manoa Walking Tour, a self-guided exploration of the historic neighborhoods in lovely Manoa Valley. This year’s tour will take participants past 60 homes, many built between 1920 and 1940 by famed local architects...
When thinking about remodeling or rebuilding a home, many focus on the tangible items of the project. Without a doubt, construction methods and materials are vital. But a home construction project can spawn other valuable transformations. Here are three additional...
For most, home is a private sanctuary – a sacred retreat where families rejuvenate and recharge. Who doesn’t feel protective about their home? When a home needs to be updated to meet new family needs or be newly constructed to bring a dream to life, it’s time to find...
This segment was filmed in a residence that was designed and built by Graham Builders in 2001 and sold seventeen years later. Discover the benefits of working directly with a design team that can guide you to a home that will stand the...