SDM Design Portfolio

Recent Work

  • Mayflower

    Mayflower Drive

    This house was designed for a couple and their son. One of the design program requirements was to have two master suites on the main level. They enjoy cooking and entertaining so the public and food prep. areas ... Read More

  • Club View Road

    Club View Road

    This was and still is a 2,700 s.f. brick rancher yet this project resulted in a complete makeover while maintaining the original footprint and exterior structure. The house was built in 1954... Read More

  • Evelyn Place

    Evelyn Place

    The owners realized that you can rarely find the house you imagine in the location one wishes for the price one budgeted. Thus, although they had been searching for an Arts & Crafts bungalow, they purchased this ... Read More

  • Macon Avenue

    Macon Avenue

    This house is in the historic Grove Park neighborhood of Asheville and is surrounded by stately homes. The house was originally built as a modest ranch in the 1960’s and lacked architectural integrity ... Read More

  • Flint Street Residence

    Flint Street Residence

    For some remodel projects, it’s necessary to conform to more than just an existing structure and a vision. The Flint Street renovation was a historical remodel. This kind of work means strict adherence ... Read More

  • Bitter Sweet Cottage & Suite

    Bittersweet Cottage & Suite

    The owners recognized that their existing mountain cottages were sited perfectly to take advantage of breathtaking views of downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. Built as summer cottages ... Read More

Green Building Tips: Energy Savers

  • Don’t build more than you need.
  • Invest in quality insulation from the beginning.
  • Use the force of nature in your favor, i.e., passive solar, geothermal heating and cooling, etc.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint by incorporating energy-saving systems.
  • Incorporate passive solar into your home design.