Even before the pandemic, most Americans had a space dedicated to the administrative management of their homes — small office areas mostly used to pay bills and maintain household records. “The home office isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s never been more in demand,”...
“We should learn from the snail,” wrote iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. “It has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional.” Not unlike the snail, Mike and Michelle Naito took their time building their dream house. They began the process with...
Three out of 4 adults age 50 years and older would prefer to stay in their homes as they age, according to a recent AARP survey. One Oahu couple decided to plan proactively, working with Honolulu design/build firm Graham Builders to create a residence that will...
“In Hawaii, your home extends to the boundaries of your property.” — Kurt Mitchell, AIA When it comes to residential design, the team at Graham Builders approaches each project with a carefully informed awareness of the potential of the relationship between a home and...
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...
Since opening its doors in 1990, Graham Builders has collaborated with hundreds of Hawaii families to design functional, beautiful new homes and large renovations for multiple generations living under one roof. With years of expertise as a foundation, the Graham...
The term “design-build” is just a few decades old. It was coined in 1993 by the newly created Design-Build Institute of America as a word for a project delivery method that integrates design and construction. But the design-build method has actually been...
During his first five years as a design-build contractor, Danny Graham met numerous homeowners who had had disastrous experiences with construction projects. There was a common thread: None of the homeowners were aware of the fundamentals needed for a successful end...
For many Hawaii residents, home isn’t just where the heart is. It’s where decades of treasured memories are built by each generation. That was the scenario for an Oahu man who wanted increased space, improved energy efficiency and more accessibility for his family....
It was an older home built in the 1970s, a typical single-wall, low-pitched house with a wide-hipped roof and a carport in front, common throughout Hawaii. It had been in his wife’s family for more than 40 years, but as a commercial architect, he knew it was time to...