In traditional architectural process, it’s common to invest tens of thousands of dollars, sometimes $40,000 to $70,000, on schematic design alone, often without a clear understanding of how those ideas translate to construction cost. This fragmented process leaves too much room for redesign, delays, and misaligned expectations.

Our approach is anchored in the Lindal Homes post-and-beam system offers something different: a highly customized design experience rooted in predictability, transparency, and high-quality material systems.

To decolonize your yard is to shift from domination to relationship. It’s a way of remembering that land is not property to be tamed, but an ecosystem to be in conversation with.

Imagine your yard not as something to mow, but something to grow with native grasses swaying in the breeze, flowering perennials feeding the pollinators, and medicinal herbs thriving where turf once sprawled.

This collaboration is ideal for homeowners seeking an efficient, sustainable, and personalized building experience. If you’re ready to create a home that balances predictability with creative freedom, let’s build something extraordinary together

As fires become more frequent and intense due to climate change, designing homes in high fire-risk areas requires thoughtful, proactive strategies. At OTO Design, we believe resilient design can offer not only safety but also a path to healing, hope, and renewal.

A timeless structure with a Cult following, reintroduced by Lindal - Alpha Series

Colors are responsible for conscious and subconscious stimuli in our psycho-spatial relationship. Color roots us in our history, culture, and social narrative.

It begins by designing a residence that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings and embraces the distinctive natural setting. Employing appropriate materials and advanced construction techniques plays a crucial role. Nonetheless, the reliance on mechanical systems for heating, cooling, and ventilation remains essential. Amid increasing awareness of global warming and the imperative to reduce our carbon footprint, the quest for sustainable living intensifies, rightfully so.

While green roofs have been a part of human history for centuries, their popularity has surged in recent decades, thanks to the increasing focus on sustainability. Roofs, being the largest horizontal surface on typical buildings, are highly susceptible to extreme weather conditions, be it scorching summers or bitter winters. Green roofs offer an ingenious solution to these challenges.