Elvin:
- Elvin was raised in construction in Idaho and later entered the Design field in 1984.
Completed 6 years of both Architectural and Structural Engineering internships.
More than 26 years total design experience, designing commercial and residential buildings (new and remodeled). - 20 years performing structural design calculations for exempt commercial and residential structures.
- 16 years as a building inspector and plans examiner
- Successfully designed well over 1,700 projects across the US and 45 homes in Japan.
- Full and/or partial communities such as Desert Sky, Saddle Ridge and The Cabins at Brasada Ranch and currently working in Caldera Springs as well as projects across the west in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
Types of construction we are experienced with, other than conventional frame:
Off grid design, solar, wind, green building, adobe, rammed earth, Earth Ship, S.I.P.s, I.C.F., Rastra, E-Crete, C.M.U., tilt-up, straw-bale, stick built, timber frame, pole sturctures, Faswall, Durisol, cord wood, log accented, full log structures, etc......
20 years in Central Oregon as a Professional Building Designer.
Professional Member of the A.I.B.D. (American Institute of Building Design)
Member of the American and Canadian Log Builders Association
Professional Member of the I.C.B.O. (International Conference of Building Officials)
Member of the I.C.C. (International Code Council)
Member of the C.O.C.I.C.C. (Central Oregon Chapter of the International Code Council)
Member of the O.B.O.A. (Oregon Building Officials Association)
Member of the Crook County Building Code Board of Appeals.
Chemeketa Professional skills training program instructor.
Multiple Certificates of Completion in advanced and Green construction and code enforcement.
Certified with the International Code Council as an inspector
State of the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Certified Plans Examiner
State of the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Certified Structural Inspector
Preferred Member of the B.B.B. (Better Business Bureau)
Member of Crook County Chamber of Commerce
Award winning designs.
Gary:
After being raised in construction, he took 4 years of drafting. Prior to graduation from high school he began working for Western Design where he furthered his skills in drafting and design. Gary has also continued working in the construction industry where he has put his design and construction skills to work completing his own home. Gary has worked with Western Design for over 16 years. Gary's eye for detail and thoroughness has been a tremendous asset to this company and its clients.
Trent:
Trenton began his design training with 2 years of drafting while still in school . Prior to graduation he began working for Western Design where he expanded his skills in design. Trenton has also had experience in the construction industry. Trent put into proctice his drafting, designing and constuction skills by recently remodeling his home. Trenton has worked with Western Design for over 12 years. He has worked on a variety of projects including a 2 million dollar addition / renovation residential project in Wyoming.
Sandy:
Although primarily responsible for managing the office, filing and accounting work Sandy is no stranger to the construction industry. From a very young age she helped her father in his contractors business in California. One of her first memories of this was when she was about 7 they had built a home in Soquel California, she assisted with sight clean up and painting, as she got older she was trained to assist in other areas as well such as framing, plumbing, electrical, concrete work, door and trim installs, working with the local building and planning departments, supplies purchasing and other aspects of construction and again her favorite painting.
Anthony:
Anthony is one of our latest interns and is receiving training in drafting and 3D design. In the last few months Anthony has assisted with creating and updating construction details, and has assisted drafting on several projects. Anthony also assists in project photography and survey work and is instrumental in the printing and binding of construction documents.
Jonathan:
Jonathan is also one of our latest interns and is receiving training in drafting and 3D design. In the last few months Jonathan has assisted on 3D design of several projects. He has also assisted on several remodels with the field work measuring and drafting. Jonathan also assists in project survey work.
We have also had the pleasure of working with many top executives such as the VP for Prudential Securities, VP of Wachovia, CEO of Gulf Stream, VP of Farmers Insurance, VP of finance for Pepsi, Head of marketing Ralph Lauren. Polo, CEO of CFM, Global Marketing Director of Nike, Owners of Moneyhun Enterprises, Both the current and former head coach for Cal State, The Architect (inventor) for the first micro-chip (Stan Mazor) and many more.
Your first meeting in our office is free up to 4 hours even if we don't get the opportunity to work with you.
We are ready to start on your design right away. We will give you one on one personal attention with our unsurpassed customer service.
After you are happy with the floor plan, the exterior elevations and exterior 3d of your home, you are generally only a few weeks from picking up your blueprints. We are not out of the picture though. If you or your builder have questions, we are there for you until you move into your dream home. We will even help you with the building department if you wish.
With the attention we give to not only design and building codes, but also to material selection and its use, we can save you thousands in the construction costs. Remember, the plans you receive become a part of the contract with you and your builder. You certainly don't want to leave large holes in your contract and you sure don't want to leave your builder guessing.
Please let us know if there are additional questions we can answer for you or additional references you can call.
"Good design doesn't cost, it pays!"
You’re going to love the service we give you and your family!