A modern transformation of a classic Tahoe home featuring SSB's custom cabinetry, Paperstone counter tops, reclaimed doug fir island counter and furniture.

Our passion for design and sustainability has found its highest expression in our custom millworks. Most of our designs are in house, but we also work with architects and designers to create unique pieces and settings.

In a mere 6 months we transfromed this once conventional 60 unit building into a local icon of commercial scale green and sustainable construction. Top to bottom inside and out, this building now has an atmosphere in which guests find comfort and quality surrounding them. The bookings speak for themselves as this is now the hot spot for local accomodation and is booked weeks in advance.

This green built home was a true collaboration between the owners, David Goldman of Environmental Architecture, and Sierra Sustainable Builders. The seed design was inspired by the Rob Monaghan (owner) and a drawing he presented in a collaborative meeting between the parties. David Goldman then refined it into a plausible design, adding many features his talent perceived in the concept. From the first shovel of dirt to the final inspection Sierra Sustainable realized this exquisite modern home. The result is a high efficency passive solar design built from 100% recycled polystyrene Tridi Panel walls and engineered lumber, all resting on a 30% recycled content concrete footing. From the deck and rail to the wood accents and interior stairs, we utilized locally reclaimed wood, most of which we procured ourselves, bringing in a warm rich contrast to the minimalist modern design. Other features include Trombe Wall, radiant heat, stained concrete floors, SSB custom cabinetry, low VOC paints and wood finishes, in an an extremely high efficiency , fireproof building envelope.

From it's inception, this project was designed from ground work to finish with state of the art green building practices and sustainable materials used throughout. The walls system is Tridi panel, 100% recycled polystyrene and steel, coated with concrete on both sides. Wood siding is reclaimed cedar. Inside the floors are bamboo, banister is reclaimed doug fir, custom cabintery formaldehyde free, with all water based low to no voc finshes throughout. Passive solar modeling used to maximize seasonal sun exposure and solar gain.