Arizona Residential Architects (ARA) 7 Magazine by Architects Publishing Network

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Ten Reasons to Hire an Architect

1. An Architect can help you create and focus your dream house into a built reality. Architects see the big picture. A skilled architect can help you develop and integrate your list of requirements with the other complex factors to create a unique Arizona home just for you by prioritizing your needs.

2. An Architect is a licensed professional. Architects are educated, trained, and tested in a large range of areas, including aesthetic design, ergonomics, sociology, ecology, law, building codes, construction materials and technology. This breadth of knowledge allows foresight when evaluating competing requirements and restrictions.

3. An Architect will solve your problems with creative, elegant solutions. Architects are trained to make buildings both functional and beautiful. An architect will be able to show you alternatives that you might not have considered possible.

4. An Architect is trained in communication. An architect has experience effectively communicating through written word, drawing, and verbally with the key members of the project including clients, contractors, engineers, and authorities in the manner best suited to the situation.

5. An Architect has experience. Most architects consider architecture a passion more than a vocation. They draw on past experience. They are an integral part of the design/construction community with contacts in all the fields.

6. An Architect can make your life easier! Architects can bring pictorial suggestions to the table and assist in decisions for space planning, materials, and finishes transforming your abstract ideas into a form you can visualize.

7. An Architect is cost effective. A well-conceived, designed, and coordinated project is more economical. Changes made on paper in the design phase are much less expensive than those made during construction.

8. Architecture is a good investment. Great design sells from consumer products to cities. A well designed home has a higher resale value.

9. An Architect can make your building project environmentally friendly. Skilled architects work with the environment to create spaces that are sustainable and comply with ever demanding energy performance requirements.

10. An Architect can guide you through an entire project as your advocate. An architect will be able to assist with every aspect of a project from choosing a site, city permitting, design review board submittals to construction administration. Whether you choose to start a project from the ground up or remodel an existing space, an architect will be able to help the project run smoothly during each stage avoiding disruptive surprises.

Contents

Brissette Architects

Higgins Architects

Sever Design Group Architects

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124-127

Candelaria Design

Urban Design Associates, Ltd. Lee Hutchison AIA

Swaback Partners Architects

Carson Poetzl Architects

Kendle Design Collaborative

Tsontakis Architecture

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Christy & Company ARCHITECTURE Dale Gardon Design

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James Hann Design AIA

Features

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Clint Miller Architect

Christine Wareing AIA

Gordon Rogers Architect INC AIA

Craig Wickersham Architect

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Ten Reasons to Hire an Architect by Jessica Hutchison Rough LEED AP ARA Community by Dale Gardon AIA, LEED AP ARA News by Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB Better Times are the Time to Leverage your Investments by Frank Aazami Does my Natural Stone Require Maintenance? by Ken Tims “What do you do?” by Janet Brooks, ASID Integrated Project Delivery by Jerry Meek A Designer as a Team Player by Anita Lang Desert Modern Lives by Western Window Systems Wireless...Coverings Revolutionize Window Covering Industry by Tom Peterson and Denise Meredith “I Don’t Have Any Window Leaks by John Rohovit ARA Networking Events Photography by Tony Hernandez and Scott Sandler ARA Sponsors and Credits

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INVITATION TO LAND OWNERS OR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS The Arizona Residential Architects (ARA) is a distinguished organization of 15 leading residential architectural firms who would like to provide resources and design talent to land owners, real estate individuals or firms, builders, or residential developers for the purposes of creating a new community, neighborhood, or unique collection of homes. The ideal candidates would be seeking the assistance of the ARA as a creative design and/or development coordination partner to help facilitate new community or neighborhood planning ideas and initiatives. The ARA would bring the talents and experience of 15 uniquely diverse residential architectural firms to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential design opportunities. In addition, the ARA has developed a network of over 100 trade partners. This network includes residential builders, interior designers, residential product manufacturers or representatives, and trade service provision companies. All this knowledge, product resources and experience can be brought to benefit an identified project. The goal is to identify an opportunity where a parcel of land is between 2ac up to 15ac, or more, wherein the ARA Community Team can design a new inspiring residential neighborhood community that creates awareness and promotes new lifestyle and environmental initiatives incorporating best practices, including recognized platforms for sustainability, such as LEED, and/or Green building practices. The ideal opportunity would allow all 15 members of the ARA to design homes for this model community.

Contact Dale Gardon at (480) 948-9666 to make an appointment to meet with the ARA Community Design Team to discuss your potential opportunity.

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Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB is principal of Tsontakis Architecture. He has been in private practice since 1981. He is also director and publisher of ARA.

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BRISSETTE ARCHITECTS Ron Brissette RA, NCARB, Partner Jeff Kamtz, Partner 10229 North Scottsdale Road, Suite F Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 ron@brissettearchitects.com www.brissettearchitects.com 480.596.3882 Brissette Architects has been designing homes, commercial buildings and serving on design review boards for over 18 years. It creates both unique and practical solutions resulting in exceptional value and quality for its clients. Many designs have earned national awarding winning honors. The partners are committed design professionals trained at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The firm relishes working within different locales and styles, such as Arizona's Sonoran Desert, the mountain elevations of Flagstaff, terrains presented by California, Texas, Illinois, and the Virgin Islands. Stylistically the work encompasses contemporary, organic, and traditional, forms all the while thinking beyond these defined conventional boundaries. The focus of the firm is first and foremost its clients and understanding their unique set of needs, wants and dreams. Each piece of land also has unique opportunities and challenges. We and the client explore and meld the dynamics of needs and land together creating the best architectural result. It is a process characterized by good client-architect and team member communication. The firm's high level of service, attention to detail, design and technical excellence have long been its trademark.

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Better Times are the Time to Leverage Your Investments By Frank Aazami Because of improving housing markets and growing governmental regulations, this is a good time to creatively leverage your real estate investments. Many people are now “cash rich” because times have improved, and many saved money during The Great Recession as well, but they are still “credit poor.” As a result, nontraditional seller-financing methods, including wrap-arounds and trades are more important than ever. Consider Seller Financing Sellers can earn a better return by holding on to a first or second mortgage for their properties because they can generally charge from 5–12 percent by carrying a first or second deed of trust. These rates vary depending on borrowers’ credit-worthiness, the amount down and the length of the carry. Typically, sellers deposit their equity, or sale proceeds, in a bank, earning them less than 1 percent, and that money is most likely secured at a cap amount through FDIC insurance. A seller carry, however, can provide sellers/retirees with a much larger monthly return than many other investments can and at lower risk, if the down payment is managed accordingly. Why Seller Finance?

Many win-win financing transactions are possible by thinking creatively.

They could earn a much better return and, at the same time, help those who lost homes because of market conditions and the global meltdown. Between 2006 and 2012, over 5.9 million American homes were foreclosed on. Still, some of these folks make good money and can be prospects, though many may not yet qualify with institutional lenders for a conventional loan. Some may have saved their monthly payments while their home was going through foreclosure. And, if at the time they completed “strategic defaults,” Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes prevented the lenders from obtaining judgments and draining their bank accounts. Seller financing also allows you to spread out capital gains tax, which is calculated on the amount of proportional gain received. This, in turn, can be offset by other capital losses in that year. The current rates: $36,000 to $400,000 (single)/$450,000 (married): 15 percent; $400,000-plus (s) or $450,000-plus (m): 20 percent. If income is $200,000 (s)/$250,000 (m), an additional 3.8 percent surtax applies. Note: always make sure the buyer’s down payment covers all closing costs and use a standard note and deed of trust to secure. And, of course, consult with your attorney/title company and CPA before closing any transaction. Everyone Benefits With seller financing, the seller benefits by creating a higher yield. They can expect fair-market value for the home and possibly, with a willing buyer, negotiate a premium price. In addition, the process eliminates low-balling because the buyer stands to acquire a home he/she really wants that might not otherwise be obtainable. Further, the seller may charge a premium interest rate above market rates, adding to cash flow. And, normal appraisal headaches are eliminated as are buyer’s lender-funding worries. At the same time, the buyers benefit by having time to reestablish or improve credit and not having to pay for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Also, if the seller provides 100-percent financing, the down payment may be reduced. They build equity, too, rather than renting, and they can refinance easier in the future, assuming they make timely payments. Just as importantly, many others benefit beside the participants. Because seller financing creates a higher price per square foot for the home, the community and municipality benefit with higher comps, and architects and designers and home-materials vendors may see new projects, as the seller/investor may move on to other investments requiring minor to major refurbishments. So, by fueling the economy, everyone’s opportunities can increase with seller financing.

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Since 1999 Candelaria Design has engaged in the very personal, creative process of designing custom homes and boutique commercial environments. The one-on-one relationship between architect and client is essential in the manifestation of ideas and dreams that transform into beautiful, timeless designs. Our commitment to quality service is the single most important element in making the design process enjoyable. Candelaria Design's portfolio represents a wide variety of styles and environments from the deserts of Arizona to the forests of Idaho. From contemporary to traditional architectural styles our commitment to authenticity is of the utmost importance. Each design is a representation of our clients' dreams working in perfect harmony with the uniqueness of the hand-selected homesite. We approach each project with a team philosophy in mind - a collaborative effort between clients, architects, designers, contractors and craftsmen. Candelaria Design combines state-of-the-art technology with hand drawn artistic craftsmanship in every design. Our dedication and passion for design is what makes a Candelaria signature home the perfect backdrop for enhancing your lifestyle.

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Does my Natural Stone Require Maintenance? By Ken Tims “Maintenance” sounds like a lot more work than is required to clean and maintain a stone floor. I prefer to call it “cleaning” because that is all that is usually required on an ongoing basis; just as carpet will require regular vacuuming, wood floors polishing, porcelain, ceramic or natural stone will require steam cleaning or mopping. The myth is that a properly sealed stone floor will require regular and frequent resealing. The truth is many quality penetrating sealers are guaranteed to last upward of 20 years prior to requiring a new application of sealer. Obviously, outdoor applications may require more frequent resealing, but most quality exterior sealers are also manufactured to withstand the harsh outdoor elements that can include tree sap, bird droppings, excessive dirt, etc. The sealing process is fairly simple and not labor intensive. The process requires cleaning the floor well with a professional style cleaner with brushes and vacuum mechanism to pick up the dirt residue. When the surface is clean, a sealer is wiped onto the floor and, after allowing a sufficient period of time to absorb into the stone or grout, the excess sealer is wiped away. Many clients fear the resealing process due to the “toxic odor” many sealers emit forcing people to vacate their homes for a period of time. There are now sealers on the market that emit little odor, are extremely environmentally safe, and can even be applied at the time of initial grouting saving the installer time and an additional trip the next day for sealing.

“There are now sealers on the market that emit little odor, are extremely environmentally safe, and can even be applied at the time of initial grouting” A penetrating sealer works by molecularly penetrating and bonding to open spaces that otherwise would be available to absorb spills and dirt. However, even the best sealers will not stop all foreign liquid absorption or etching from items like lemon juice. Keeping in mind that for centuries the old stone floors of Europe’s cathedrals, palaces and monuments were never sealed, and still look beautiful today, often etch marks add character to the floor. However, if staining or etching is a concern, the client should consider a porcelain floor, especially since porcelain technology now makes it easy to replicate a natural stone floor. To be prudent it is recommended to keep extra pieces of the natural stone so in the event of a catastrophic spill that sits overnight before being wiped, the piece can be replaced. Finally, clients should conduct their own stain testing by obtaining a few samples of stone, applying sealer and exposing the stone to wine, ketchup, mustard, lime juice, etc. and evaluating the stone at the conclusion of the test to determine if it meets a client’s needs. For regular cleaning purposes the client can purchase a quality steam cleaner for under $1,000. These cleaning machines heat water into steam and use a microfiber type cloth to heat and remove dirt, grime, and other foreign materials while sanitizing the floor without the need for any additional harsh chemical cleaning solutions. There are also products out there for more intense cleaning. Mopping is not optimal as it will just wet the dirt and move it from one tile to another and may not actually wipe the surface clean unless the mop water is changed frequently and the mop properly rinsed throughout the cleaning process. The steam cleaner actually performs this process much more efficiently, in a more sanitary manner, and without the use of chemicals. Following these simple instructions will ensure a long lasting and beautiful floor that will not require maintenance, but rather just simple and regular cleaning.

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Carson Poetzl, Inc. is a full-service architectural firm that has a rich history and focus dedicated to high-end custom residential and light commercial architecture. They approach the highest level of design and service by closely working with builders, interior designers, landscape architects and engineers. Offering a wide range of talents represented in design styles ranging from cuttingedge contemporary to historically accurate, they tailor each project to the clients' needs and desires. All the while integrating climatic and site-specific ideas to create a blended harmony between the architecture and its surroundings. They are an award winning firm that has appeared in numerous publications, including being ranked in the top 10 for the last 6 years in "Ranking Arizona" magazine's Residential Architect section, as well as belonging to the Better Business Bureau of Arizona.

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WHAT DO YOU DO? By Janet Brooks When I am asked, “What do you do?” (for a living), I find myself slightly cringing while I wait for a response. Probably half the time, I hear something like, “Oh, that must be fun!” or….”My sister-in-law does decorating too!” Ugh. They don’t get it. There are many people who have a flair for making a space look prettier or more well-organized. Sometimes it’s a God-given talent, and sometimes it’s a result of having been exposed in life to many beautiful places and things….or both. These individuals can walk into your home, rearrange a few things, bring in some accessories, maybe paint an accent wall, and…Voila! Almost instant gratification! I admire people with this flair and god knows, we can probably all use someone like that at one time or another in our homes and apartments. It’s like people that have a knack in fashion, for being able to put seemingly unrelated things together…a Vintage necklace, a classic Chanel sheath, a cocky beret hat, and UGGS……. and the end result is stunning and somehow cohesive.

“[designing] can get me up at four in the morning, grabbing a pencil and piece of paper, burning with an idea that needs to be developed.” But that’s not what I do. Being an interior designer is a learned skill. Here in the Western part of the United States, we call it “designing”, whereas some well-known and respected interior designers back East seem to call what they do “decorating”. Be that as it may, the actual process involves working with a talented architect to create a structure that fits someone’s particular needs in the best way possible. It starts with spaces that don’t exist yet and builds, like a Lego set, upon itself one layer at a time, until the end result blossoms into something bigger than the sum of its parts. Along the way, it often doesn’t feel that glamorous or fun to be a designer, and the process can be tedious and frustrating. But when the structure and the finishes all start coming together and the endless hours of detail work finally start to produce a visible result, the satisfaction of being a part of such a creation is beyond words. It is something I am passionate about; it can get me up at four in the morning, grabbing a pencil and a piece of paper, burning with an idea that needs to be developed. It is a never-ending opportunity to learn, to create and to grow.

And there is always an end result that can be viewed and touched and felt and

appreciated..….a creation. There is always that satisfaction of a goal achieved. This is why I love what I do.

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DALE GARDON DESIGN Dale Gardon, AIA, LEED AP Principal

20885 N. 90th Place, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 dale@dalegardondesign.com www.dalegardondesign.com 480.948.9666 With over 25 years experience designing custom homes, Dale Gardon leads the residential design team and helps them create unique one-of-a kind residences for the diverse clientele the firm has had the privilege to work with. From concept to reality, Dale takes the vision each client has for their home and makes it a reality. Located directly off Market Street in DC Ranch, the award winning studio office looks more like a residence than a commercial building. Warm rich earth tones greet you at the door, and there is comfortable atmosphere that embraces you. Dale has designed homes ranging from 1,800 s.f to over 15,000 s.f. with budgets that span from $45 to over $1,200 p.s.f. Each custom residence is designed, crafted and personalized to the needs and desires of each client.

Design distinction is what makes the

difference in their homes, incorporating indoor/outdoor living environments, pool grottos, and other special features or spaces. They blend those unique characteristics into a cohesive design composition in the architectural style desired by the client. Careful consideration is given to the site and orientation of the home, integrating the site topography, solar orientation, and views to the best advantage to create the finest living experience. From traditional to contemporary styles, each residence design that is created by the firm embraces a sense of comfort, and has the uniquely individual design elements that make it truly a custom home.

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Dale Gardon Design The collection of images depicted represents only a portion of the range in diversity of design and complexity the firm is capable of providing for custom residences.

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Integrated Project Delivery is a foundation upon which your entire team is encouraged to work harmoniously to ensure you receive the best value for your custom residential or commercial project. Custom projects all over the nation are often hindered as a result of inefficiencies that take place throughout the building process. The Economist reported an average of 30% waste was suffered by the construction industry in 2000, while the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has cited an overall decrease in construction productivity since 1964. Miscommunication, incongruent practices, and even a lack of respect and consideration for the work of other team members can lead to delays, redesigns, and rebuilds. This frustrates the entire team, especially the owner, as lost time and wasted materials generate greater overall project costs. Integrated Project Delivery applied early on alleviates such gross inefficiencies from occurring by synergizing the efforts of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key participants, business structures, systems, and practices, which are necessary to advance the successful completion of your project. Main principles of IPD include: Respect and trust among all participants where ideas are based on quality of merit. Involved collaboration by the owners, architect, designers, and contractors in the early development phases of your project. Commitment to embrace the shared responsibility of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefits and risks. Unity among the entire team to accomplish the tasks and processes in a way that leads to the optimal outcome of the project. Industry leaders also recognize the benefits of IPD principles when applied to the application of technological advances. As innovative technology continues to evolve at lightning speed, it is becoming increasingly important to leverage the professional knowledge and insight of the entire team. A collaborative spirit based on IPD where best practices and cultivated expertise are shared increases overall productivity and decreases time spent on learning or trouble shooting new products and systems. The design and construction of your custom project deserves the commitment of a team that works together to create a seamless and highly efficient process based on clear communication, mutual respect, and best practices. Integrated Project Delivery is a real opportunity for participants to commit themselves to a collaborative experience that increases value as it eradicates inefficiencies typically found in non-IPD projects. Requesting at the start of your project that the entire team implement principles of IPD is the first step to ensuring a truly remarkable and enjoyable building experience.

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9834 E. Kalil Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 jameshann@jameshanndesign.com www.jameshanndesign.com 480.661.0517 James Hann is an artist. Although Architecture is a technical discipline, to him, it is still an art form on a human scale. Upon viewing his work, one would have to agree. Hann, an Architect licensed in several states, with over 30 years of experience, strives to create design work as both sculpture and a functional living environment. Every commission is unique and must meet certain criteria to satisfy a client. The process of design involves effective communication and being a good listener. "Understanding and meeting our clients' needs is probably the single most important factor in achieving success with a project. Architectural design is a very personal process ... from concept to completion." While many Architects' design work occurs within a fairly narrow design range, Hann prefers to be known for his creative solutions involving a fairly wide range of design styles. His strength is in the diversity of his work and his ability to interpret his clients' needs without stylistic parameters. James Hann Design, AIA is "Art as Architecture where the greatest satisfaction is realizing his clients' dreams."

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A Designer as a Team Player By Anita Lang What makes a great project? A great team! From client to architect to contractor to designer, each member has a part to play. Below is an outline of the overall players’ role in the team and the designer’s responsibility to interact with those players. The client is the beginning and inspiration of it all. It is their desire, their dream, their personality and their funding that allows the project to take shape. Through understanding the personal tastes, lifestyle requirements, goals, interests and persona of the clients, the interior designer ensures the completed space reflects the client’s personality and needs while ensuring aesthetics and design principles are followed. By understanding the client at an intimate level, the designer ensures functionality is maintained, focusing on needs such as how a client entertains, how their kids do homework, or even how they like their sock drawer organized. As an advocate for the client, the designer works through the design process to alleviate any costly, last minute changes during construction. Ideally, the interior designer is involved in the early stages of the concept development of a project to help manage the budget. The designer must know many things about the client, emotional responses to color, form and styles, aesthetic preferences, and so on, to help guide the project on their behalf, the designer must also always act as a gate keeper for aesthetic integrity.

“The ultimate goal of all players is to create a space that elevates the daily life experience of those working and living within that space.” The architect creates the structure that embodies the client’s desires; he/she ensures the home is correctly positioned on site, that proper room adjacencies exist, and the overall massing is aesthetically pleasing. It is the architect that provides the frame within which the rest of the team works. The designer compliments the architect by working from the inside out. Early collaboration between designer and architect helps solves issues of space planning and traffic flow, helping the process move smoothly with little future adjustment. It is easier, and more cost efficient, to adjust a plan by pencil than a wall with a sledge hammer. If designer and architect communicate effectively, all aspects of the project can be handled. The designer details each piece of the architect’s design, from fireplace to built-ins, to ensure the interior harmonizes with the architecture and to maintain the design integrity of a project. When collaboration happens and architect and designer communicate throughout the design process, they often create a wonderful hybrid of ideas. The third major player is the general contractor, he/she brings the architect’s structure to life. Experienced contractors know how to build intelligently by value engineering using quality driven and efficient methods of construction. Their in-the-field, pragmatic problem solving skills are an invaluable asset when executing innovative design concepts. To support the contractor, the designer can streamline the vetting and ordering process by providing documentation standards and an organized list of specifications. This is why the designer draws detailed elevations and floor plans, and lists specifications of all interior finishes (e.g. plumbing, surfaces, millwork, appliances and even outlet colors). The designer must document and maintain the specifications of a project with up-to-date information and disseminate that information to the team in a clear and timely manner; communication is key between designer and builder for a successful project. In the end it is a great team that wins the game, a successful team has each player hitting home runs, players who know and exploit the strength of their teammates and ones that communicate effectively. The goal of this building partnership is to satisfy a client so they can lie easy at home and marvel at the uniqueness of their home, to describe it as “beautiful” or “super fun”. It is seeing this level of satisfaction and joy in clients that drives the design/building team to do their best. The ultimate goal of all players is to create a space that elevates the daily life experience of those working and living within that space.

Anita Lang is the founder and principal interior designer of IMI Design Studio See Ad (facing page)

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“Beauty has always had a profound effect on the human spirit. The space in which we live should affect us in a positive, uplifting way.”

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HIGGINS ARCHITECTS Michael Higgins Principal

3666 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 mike@higginsarch.com www.higginsarch.com 480.990.8897 RELAX! In this ARA issue, I will showcase some photos of spaces we create to help people relax. The private spaces in our clients’ backyards and interior sanctuaries are hard to see from the street and are seldom appreciated by the public. These are places for family gatherings, recreation, relaxation and play. By designing interior rooms that flow to the exterior spaces, our home designs allow our clients to take full advantage of Arizona‘s beautiful climate. I personally will help you assemble a team of professionals that will help create your wonderful home. Your team listens to you just as carefully as I do, respecting your dreams, desires and wishes. This all starts with a good Architect who will gather the essential players. We bring in a talented and fun interior design team as well as a sensitive and practical Landscape Architect. We find the incredibly important General Contractor who brings their own team of talented and caring sub-contractors and craftsman to the site. Together we build the amazing home you deserve. It will become a place to share the good times, countless memories, and most importantly a place for you to relax. So don’t worry - relax - you’re in good hands. We have over 200 satisfied clients over the past 20 years that will agree. Please visit our website and see a variety of homes that we have designed. Each home is just as beautiful and unique as the people we are fortunate to work with. I guarantee the journey to your new front door will be a fun and rewarding experience if you’ll have me along for the ride.

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Desert Modern Lives By Western Window Systems

The character of Arizona housing runs deeper than homes awash in red-tiled, crammed in cookie-cutter neighborhoods and adorned by Tuscan themed ornament, there also exists a strong community of architects creating beautiful projects that fall within the school of Desert Modern. By employing clean lines for aesthetic pleasure and numerous windows to create an open, airy feel, architects in this school have always been able to craft a connection to the homes’ surroundings. These days, large multi-slide or bi-fold doors have been added to these designs to create indoor-outdoor living areas, strengthening that natural connection even further. The results can be breathtaking, with city views, desert landscapes or urban environments. This highlights the beauty and provides a lifestyle unique to this region of the country. The roots of Desert Modern can be traced back to the 1920’s, when the style first appeared throughout Southern California then spread to the entire Southwest and beyond in the ensuing decades. The style reached its peak of mainstream popularity in the 1950s thanks to revered names such as Richard Neutra in California and Ralph Haver in Phoenix.

Desert Modern has maintained a devoted fan base among

homeowners and architects ever since: The Palm Springs Visitors Center maintains a Desert Modernism page on their website and fans in the Valley of the Sun have long logged onto ModernPhoenix.com for their fix.

“It is the architect that still pushes the boundaries of Desert Modern while staying concious of its past” Today’s interpretations by talented members of the ARA sees continued devotion to updating this style by the liberal use of large windows and multi-slide or bi-fold doors in a variety of applications; one can easily envision 90-degree doors or bi-fold windows installed on top of kitchen countertops. Also, these provide better environmental efficiency thanks to thermally broken frames, recycled aluminum, and wood cores. These recent incarnations of Desert Modern have been lauded across the globe and generated fawning coverage from the likes of industry tastemakers such as Dwell magazine, Architectural Digest, ArchDaily and countless other media outlets. While aspects of this movement have begun to trickle down to mass-produced homes, it is the architect that still pushes the boundaries of Desert Modern while staying conscious of its past. As the population of the Southwest — and Arizona, in particular — continues to climb upward and homeowners’ lives continue to move beyond old obstacles, the future of this type of architecture seems limitless.

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Some of the many other benefits of these stateof-the-art treatments include added security, glare and light control, enhanced privacy, UV protection, and increased home beauty and value.

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6115 North Cattletrack Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 brent@kendledesign.com www.kendledesign.com 480.951.8558 Brent Kendle has built his reputation on award-winning, regionally inspired architectural design for 31 years. “Brent’s passion and commitment to our project coupled with his vast knowledge, experience and creative talents, make him an outstanding architect. He listened to our every need, working as a team as the Collaborative name holds true; he has helped us build the ultimate contemporary custom home.” - Client Testimonial, Birds Nest, Scottsdale “Having been a guest in this beautiful house I can tell you that it is breathtaking. It reflects the warmth, creativity and zest for life of the owners and their family members.” - Guest Testimonial, Desert Wing, Scottsdale

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“I Don’t Have any Window Leaks!” By John Rohovit As a weatherization consultant I often heard, “I don’t have any window leaks!” from builders throughout the Southwest. I heard it so often I almost started to believe them… almost. That was until my family and I moved to Arizona and experienced our first monsoon. It was mid-July and I was on a business trip in L.A. when I received a call from my wife. In a voice mixed with excitement and near-panic she described the monsoon that had enveloped our home; the torrential rain accompanied by the high wind was amazing. How exciting! Except that the windows on the back of our home, the side taking the brunt of the storm, were about to overflow, creating unwelcome & unattractive water features in several rooms. Having been in the window & door industry for many years, I quickly guided my wife through a thorough inspection of the windows. After determining that the windows were manufactured correctly—these particular windows were designed to allow water to drain from the tracks in stormy weather—I instructed my wife to crack the windows on the opposite side of the house and “call me back in 20 minutes.” Twenty minutes later my wife called back, relieved and amazed that although the monsoon was still raging the water in the window tracks was completely gone. Disaster avoided! How did cracking the windows on the opposite side of the house resolve the problem? What caused the water to continue rising when nothing impeded the operation of the window? Without getting into all of the complex details, suffice it to say that, as we build more energy efficient homes, we sometimes unintentionally create a vacuum (negative pressure) that wants to draw air and, if it is present, moisture into the home. Air conditioners running at full speed for extended periods of time created negative pressure within my home that was drawing and holding the water in the window tracks. The weatherization and mechanical systems used did not allow the home to “breathe,” thereby equalizing the pressure inside of the home. By cracking the windows on the opposite side of the house the pressure was equalized, allowing the water to drain. This story illustrates the need for improving our weatherization systems as we improve the energy efficiency of the homes we design and build.

“Disaster avoided!”

One emerging architectural trend that needs attention because it has the potential to create a significant moisture intrusion issue is the “inset” window. In recent years, the number of recessed windows designed into homes has increased astronomically. Several years ago it was one or two per home; now homes exist where every window is recessed. Architecturally, they inspire intricate detailing and show depth, and where we initially saw them predominantly in “Old World” and “Southwest” designs, we now see them across all design styles. While pleasing, a leaking window negates any aesthetic value gained by the recess. The challenge now is to improve the method of installation of inset windows to eliminate moisture intrusion. There are a few installation strategies that have been very successful in addressing these challenges. Having an installation system that has some built-in redundancy is important. Self-sealing window flashing is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this. After the window is installed, other trades will penetrate the flashing with fasteners required to properly install their products (siding, stucco, lath, etc.). Self-sealing flashing will help seal those fastener penetrations. Preformed corners ensure the inside and outside corners at the top and bottom of the recessed opening are sealed properly. Installing the window with a sealant that meets the ASTM C920 standard for elastomeric joint sealants will ensure a permanent seal between the window and the flashing. Following the window installation procedures provided by the manufacturer of the installation materials will ensure success. To ensure compatibility of components, a single company for flashing, preformed corners, and sealant should be used. By following these strategies we’ll all be able to proclaim, “I don’t have window leaks!” and this time I’ll believe it.

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CLINT MILLER ARCHITECT Clint Miller AIA Principal

Carefree and Pine Arizona clint@clintmillerarchitect.com www.clintmillerarchitect.com 480.585.3746 Clint's mission is to work with clients to create homes that combine function, aesthetics, tradition, and innovation, while re-imaging and particularizing the common perception of living space. His design experience is diverse, from formal Mediterranean to Contemporary, and he works with an extensive variety of building materials ranging from conventional frame to the latest high-tech blocks, including the traditional materials of adobe and rammed earth. Clint subtly combines many of these elements and experiences to create homes that redefine the common perception of livable space. Clint Miller's projects have been honored in an AIA Homes of the year competition and in AIA home tours. As well his work has been featured in Phoenix Home & Garden and other note worthy publications. Recently, in March of 2010 he was honored as a Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home and Garden.

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Can a dwelling grow from the land? Architect Clint Miller has been considering this question for over two decades, and he has built a body of work that reflects an intricate balance of delicate detail and bold composition, melding traditional techniques and materials and ranging from classic to contemporary design and application. The result is graceful and innovative residences which complement each building site, while growing from it as an organic expression of the relationship of land and home. Each home is an example of Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to creating a union of home and landscape, one where native plants embrace the edges of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footprint and where the home integrates with the site's contours rather than imposing itself on the site.

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GORDON ROGERS ARCHITECT INC AIA Gordon Rogers AIA Principal

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- Recipient of the Gold Medal from the Arizona chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for his designs. - Recipient of ten (10) Arizona Homes of the Year awarded by the Arizona chapter of the AIA and Phoenix Home and Garden. “To quote a friend: ‘I became an architect so I wouldn’t have to work another day in my life.’ I think what pleases me the most about Architecture, other than the sheer joy of creativity, is seeing people happy in their homes, be they new or remodeled. I have clients who have entertained thoughts of moving out of state but they love their home so much that they will not consider it. We just spent seven days on a private cruise with our young clients from Trinidad - Tobago. After spending the week in close quarters, we are still friends. Creating Architecture is creating sculpture in which we live. I strive to create a sense of place, a sense of space, a sense of belonging to the site and to nature. I have long been inspired by the beauty, elegance, and economy of structure of sailboats, with nothing extraneous for the function, and so it is with my residences.”

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SEVER DESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTS Mark Sever AIA Principal

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I create truly one-of-a-kind, site specific designs and have been doing so for 22 years. Designing and building custom homes requires a very personal and dedicated connection to the client and their wishes. Every architect in the ARA understands this connection and excels in achieving signature design and thus, real value for their clients. I have been fortunate enough to participate in the roles of client, architect, designer and builder over the years having built several homes for myself. I understand the process from each perspective which gives me insight to address any unique requirement. I utilize progressive technologies which allow me to present, convey and interact with a client or team member regardless of location. Designing and building a custom home is the ultimate reward and reflection on a lifetime of success. I understand the importance of conveying the correct statement my clients wish to make about their new home. I enjoy working with great clients wanting to create a great piece of architecture regardless of scale.

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Swaback Partners' enviable list of clients, have come to expect and receive the highest level of personalized service and extraordinary design creativity. The growing number of repeat clients is a testament to a consistently enjoyable design process, and the resulting co-created custom homes are routinely recognized throughout the United States and worldwide for a wide range of exceptional design. Whether creating a new estate home or renovating an existing home, designing for the Sonoran desert is an art form. A home designed by Swaback Partners embraces the colors, breezes, sounds and views of the natural environment integrating abundant indoor-outdoor living activities and effectively creating an environment that lives much larger than the contained floor area. Vern, John and Jon are licensed in nineteen states, and are frequent recipients of prestigious local and national awards, recognizing excellence in architecture and design.

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TSONTAKISRCHITECTURE Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB Principal

9430 East Presidio Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-4389 NickT@TsontakisArchitecture.com www.ElevateYourPlans.com 480.874.2288 Tsontakis Architecture, an award-winning architectural firm, provides excellent client service and celebrates the art of architecture. They offer budget conscious and site specific design to create unique projects. Tsontakis Architecture undertakes each design challenge with pleasure and dignity. Tsontakis Architecture has designed and realized hundreds of projects worldwide. Their unique approach to architecture has earned them an esteemed reputation in their field. They have won prestigious local, national and international competitions. Nick Tsontakis graduated with Distinction in Architecture from McGill University in 1978. He was principal of of his own firm in Montreal from 1981 to 2001. He was a member of the Order of Architects of Quebec (OAQ) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). Nick Tsontakis is a registered architect in Arizona and Hawaii, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He has been principal of Tsontakis Architecture in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1996.

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Superior Design and Performance Inside and Out Today’s new line of integrated refrigeration reflects the innovative thinking that has made Sub-Zero an icon of performance and design for almost seven decades. The new 30” and 36” Column and Tall units have redesigned interiors with a sleekly minimalist crystal look and energy efficient LEDs. Smooth glide drawers open and close softly with an all new damper system. All new generation of Integrated products are tested to exceed Sub-Zero’s standards for reliability and performance and backed by their 12 year warranty. Look for these new models in any of our Westar Kitchen & Bath Showrooms in fall of 2013. Visit www.westar-sw.com for more information.

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Ron Brissette, Janelle Schick, Jon Bernhard

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ARA Holiday Party By Nick Tsontakis AIA, NCARB Debra May Himes, the Chair of the ARA Holiday Party Committee, along with Jennifer Bals, Esther Boivin, Janet Brooks, Amy Bubier, Rayla Carlaccio, Sherry Hauser, Colleen Pawling, Janelle Schick and Whitney Williams organized last year’s Third Annual Holiday Party at the Sub-Zero Wolf Southwest’s Scottsdale showroom. All proceeds generated by the event, along with sponsor donations, benefit the Children First Foundation, an organization dedicated to giving a fair opportunity for children at or below the poverty line to receive a quality education. Last year’s ARA Holiday Party attracted some 400 guests and helped to raise $10,958.77. The ARA is proud to be affiliated with the Children First Foundation.

Debra May Himes, Nick Tsontakis, Sharyn Logue - Associate Executive Director of Children First Foundation, Amy Bubier

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