T H E   D E S I G N   O F   A   H O M E or structure is a collaboration between owner and architect, site and program, budget and vision. No successful project is a solitary effort. An exceptional building not only meets the needs of its users but brings delight. • The spaces we build are backdrops to the activities of our lives. Some spaces inspire quiet and introspection while others encourage gathering and interaction. Spaces are wrapped in the history of our lives and become part of our memories. • Spaces are not only created by form but also by light. All spaces whether enclosed or open have a relationship to the outdoors. The way light enters a room should not be arbitrary. • A responsibly designed building exists lightly in its surroundings, respecting the resources it uses for construction and operation. A building functions at all times of year providing shade in the summer as well as opening to the warmth of the sun in the winter. • Great spaces are much more than floors walls and ceilings, they are a response to our lives as well as an inspiration to our lives.