philosophy

Design Philosophy –

TDG's commitment to excellence is rooted in a passion for client satisfaction, sustainability, site unification, architectural integrity and community enhancement. Our design philosophy originates from a landscape based design principle: Let the character of the land set the tone for the design. Purity of form is essential to creating a timeless custom home design.

With this in mind, each custom residential or commercial project is meticulously planned and includes a perfect blend of site utilization, architectural significance, efficient space planning and attention to detail. These elements are creatively integrated with our client's personality, lifestyle and needs. Each custom home design becomes an oasis for living.

Total Concept Philosophy –

Unique to TDG, our firm is a "Total Concept" design firm. All of the services needed to build your new project are provided by our firm. We offer building design, developmental engineering, interior design, landscape design and project management services. This model better serves you and insures design integrity. Our services are available to individual homeowners, custom builders and community developers.

Sustainability Philosophy –

With a sustainable vision for the future, our total concept design team infuses current technology with the architectural character and beauty of craftsmanship that we find in the past. All of which, creates spaces that nourish and embrace the human spirit.

What is Sustainable Design?
Sustainability is a universal term that means something or a process is indefinitely self sufficient. Sustainable building design is a voluntary approach for people to reduce their impact upon the environment while designing, building and utilizing new structures. The principles promote conservation, energy efficiency, recycling and renewable resources in attempt to reduce energy and material waste. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) leads the industry in providing guidelines and certification of sustainable buildings under the LEED program. Our firm is ready to design your new sustainable home to these socially responsible standards, as Jim Tebbs is LEED AP (Accredited Professional) certified by USGBC.

Why is Sustainable Design Important?
Sustainable home design is important in both the short and long term. For example, "green" building practices and products can immediately lead to reduced energy bills and cleaner air. In the long run, materials can be recycled into new products, eliminating unnecessary landfill waste. "Green" strategy implementation reduces dependence upon raw materials and natural resources which allows humanity to live in conjunction rather than conflict with their local and global environments.