Semmes has finessed this large tree limb into the entry as a feature in this unique straw bale home. Collaborating with the homeowner and architect, Paul Poirier and Associates, this creative vision is on it’s way to becoming a reality.
Santa Ynez Stawbale
January 27th, 2012Arroyo Grande Addition
January 13th, 2012Semmes & Company, taking advantage of the clear skies, began excavating for this 1,400 square foot addition in Arroyo Grande. The home will be a place for family to continue gathering generations from now and Semmes is proud to help bring this vision to life. Watch for updates as progress continues.
Santa Ynez Strawbale
December 23rd, 2011Check out this Ferro Concrete garden wall! Formed with coated rebar that was secured in concrete footings and wrapped with a special lath and waterproofing paper; this serpentine garden wall embraces the outdoor living space. Privacy and a break for the wind are just a couple of the benefits of this landscape element. The free-form ability of this method of construction allows for ample creativity as sitting areas and fountains are easily incorporated into the shape.
Guest House Goes Bamboo
November 3rd, 2011This Guest House has been designed and built with extreme chemical sensitivity in mind. The owners chose to have their cabinets build from bamboo- a rapidly renewable, formaldehyde free product. Green Goods constructed these cabinets and had them finished with a durable finish that is free of off-gassing toxins.
Bamboo Cabinets from Green Goods
Paso Home Transformation
September 23rd, 2011These happy homeowners have moved back into their refirbished house. The removal of a few interior walls and a reinvention of the finishes made all the difference in the comfort and elegance of this country home.
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Paso Robles View
September 7th, 2011As framing moves along on this multifamily home nestled into the hills of Paso Robles, you can really start to see how the views will be highlighted in the window openings. We are right on track to have the roof all dried-in before any threat of serious rain.
Santa Ynez Strawbale
August 23rd, 2011Last Sunday, Semmes and Co. Builders held a workshop at the Santa Ynez Strawbale home. There were many community members, architects and friends of the homeowner in attendance. We would not pass up the opportunity to share this hands-on educational experience with eager minds. Also, the sense of community fostered is really priceless. If you would like to know about our upcoming events, just let us know, we would love to have you!
Guest House for the Chemically Sensitive
August 16th, 2011Semmes & Co. Builders designed and is constructing this home to be as free of off-gassing chemicals as possible. It is always our mission to maintain the healthiest interior air quality when building, but with the critical chemical sensitivity of this client, we are challenged to go farther beyond even our standard practice. The information on VOC off-gassing is available for every sealer, adhesive and composite you may put in your home; all you have to do is ask the question.
See the photo below as we dig footings this week.
Paso Robles Views
August 8th, 2011This home is situated to harness the breathtaking views of the Paso Robles area.
Santa Ynez Strawbale
July 25th, 2011Well underway with the framing on this strawbale home you can see the roof sheeting in place. Also in this photo, the workshop completed by Semmes & Co. Builders last year, supports the solar electric panels providing the power for construction.
Note that Semmes and Co. will be hosting a strawbale workshop on August 21st for all of you who might be interested in a hands-on learning experience. Contact Jessica Steely at extension 203 for more information.
