After numerous discussions and reviews with the Town of Carrboro regarding lot reconfigurations, storm water drainage issues. etc. etc., we are finally on our way to building two new energy efficient affordable homes in Carrboro. There are many features of these homes we are building in conjunction with the Community Home Trust that contribute to their being a great example of affordable Green building. One that will no longer be e ... Read full post »
Retaining Walls & Landscaping
The challenges created by this multi-level addition and renovation in the historic area of Chapel Hill did not stop with figuring out how to engineer a garage beneath the original foundation. The adjoining landscaping posed a significant challenge as well. Jonah Roberts, owner of Lael Landscapes in Raleigh, NC created a landscape design that not only addressed the structural elevation issues of the property, but did it in a way tha ... Read full post »
Recycled Paper Countertops? Really?
Check out the unique PaperStone® Countertops recently installed in the kitchen of this multi-level addition / whole house renovation project Synergy is working on in the historic district of Chapel Hill.   PaperStone® Countertops are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and a proprietary, petroleum-free resin. We were pleased to be able to work with this product, purchased from local distributor Caragreen ... Read full post »
Historic District Renovation/Addition in Chapel Hill
We are very excited to be starting a new project in the historic district of Chapel Hill near UNC. This project poses a lot of exciting challenges. The project includes the construction of a three story addition, with two car garage below, plus remodeling and renovation work to the existing home. When this renovation is completed it will feature a new high energy efficiency HVAC unit installed by Duggins Mechanical, spray foam insulatio ... Read full post »
Whole House Renovation Complete!
This whole house custom renovation has been such a wonderful project. The owner’s are happy with the results and so are we. It took tremendous vision and patience to see this house … transform into this one! In addition to staying on schedule and within the budget, using the right subcontractors is a substantial challenge on any project.  Oscar Benavides and his crew were particularly key partners in this project. ... Read full post »