by Brian Kashas | Sep 17, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design, Home design, Home Plans
At the Camas Hilltop House, one of the earliest challenges was a 14-foot-high foundation wall, unusually tall for a residential project. The architectural design came from Marty, and the structural and geotechnical engineers determined how to make the tall foundation...
by Brian Kashas | Aug 25, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, Camas Hilltop House, custom home builder, custom home design
This video offers a closer look at the detail, precision, and accountability we bring to every custom build. Watch now to see how Kashas Design Build lays the groundwork for a home that will stand the test of time. Camas Hilltop House #001 Geotech sign off,...
by Brian Kashas | Aug 25, 2025 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design
Today we’re starting a unique project: replacing windows in a log home. This isn’t the kind of job where everything is standard – each opening is different, and until we pull a few windows, we don’t know exactly what we’ll find. The big challenge will be...
by Brian Kashas | Aug 5, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, GREEN, IDEAS, Project Homestead
Submitted by Nick Cabianca with Geonomic Developments Energy Efficient Design For most homes, the largest energy expense and environmental impact comes from space conditioning (heating and cooling), typically accounting for more than half of the overall energy used....
by Brian Kashas | Jul 13, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
Framing started about three weeks ago along with the owners, John and Julie, moving to the island permanently (although temporarily renting some digs until the house is finished). As all wise carpenters do, Les started by building the most difficult walls. Â The south...
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by Brian Kashas | Jun 11, 2014 | BLOG POSTS, custom home builder, custom home design, CUSTOM HOMES, Project Homestead
The past week was spent getting prepared to pour the concrete floor. Â Rigid insulation was set over the compacted gravel base, then wire mesh for reinforcement and finally the in floor radiant heat pipes. After being inspected we’re ready to pour some mud! We...
