Sunset Passive House 1600 sf. House in the Bitterroot Valley, MT Completed 2021 by Hone Builders This home is 5.5 miles away from where I was born and spent the first 17 years of my life. Having moved away, I returned with my partner to a piece of land so spectacular it required that a…

Calliope Dr. Residence 4500 sf. house / 800 sf. garage in Teton County, WY Completed 2019 by ABS Construction The existing home on this sloped lot was incredibly outdated both in efficiency and aesthetics. The homeowners wanted to modernize the home without having to start over. We worked together to redesign the existing spaces, changed…

Beverly Street Residence 4,000 sf. remodel/addition with detached shop/garage in Missoula MT Joint project with Sustainable Building Design, completed in 2018 by Mast & Co. Located at the base of Missoula’s Sentinel mountain in the University district, this lot was a perfect location for a newly retired active couple. The existing home, however, had low…

South Sunset Bench Residence 1700 sf. House in the Bitterroot Valley, MT Completed 2018 by Owner Set on the Bitterroot Valley’s Sunset bench with a view west to the mountains, this home sits low on the landscape. Wrap-around porches create sheltered space to watch the amazing sunset and enjoy the all-around views. The owner sourced…

Mountainside Tiny Home 378 sf. Live-work studio in Victor ID Completed 2017 by ABS & Meg/Meg’s Dad! This studio was a much-needed base for my practice (and life) in Teton Valley, Idaho. Located in the progressive Mountainside Village in Victor, Idaho, it is positioned well for travel to and from both sides of the ‘hill.’…

1133 Harrison Residence 2,600 sf. remodel/addition with detached studio/garage in Missoula MT Completed 2017 by Mast & Co. This 1950s home was fully remodeled and doubled in size for a growing young, active family in Missoula, MT. A separate structure houses the owner’s film company. Photography: Claire Haughey

Yellow Rose Residence 4,150 sf. House / attached 2-car garage in Teton Valley, ID Completed 2016 by With the Grain, LLC. Located on the western edge of the Teton Range, this home is a retreat for the almost-retired owners and their children and grandchildren. It is designed to have a thermally isolated wing that can…

Garden City Harvest Farmstead Offices and Farm Center in Missoula MT Joint project with Sustainable Building Design & Inkstone Architecture,Completed 2017 by Mast & Co. The farmhouse structure houses offices and management operations and includes a ‘corn crib’ clad bathroom block. The barn is connected via a breezeway to the office space. The barn has…

Grand Targhee Ski Ranches Residence 2100 sf. House in Teton Valley, ID Completed 2015 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC The site for this home is a beautiful 10 acres on the rolling ground overlooking the Teton Valley. A restored sheep herder’s wagon sits on the hill surrounded by sagebrush. Our goal was to create a…

Domus Residence 3590 sf house / 1730 sf yoga studio/guesthouse Completion of spring 2015 by Riversong Builders The owners of these beautiful 20 acres in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana came with a wonderful outline of how they intend to live within this house. With this as a road map, we began the process of…

California St Duplex 1500 sf. Apartment / 675 sf. Apartment / 225 sf. studio Completed 2016 by Mast & Co. It’s so much fun when you get to design a project with a really creative contractor and his artist wife. This duplex design was in collaboration with the owners, who live in the larger unit…

LMR Cabin 2000 sf. house on Lake Mary Ronan, MT Completed in 2015 by my family The Lake Mary Ronan cabin was originally designed as my master’s thesis project in 2002 at Montana State University. After graduating, I moved to the site, lived in a wall tent, and built the garage with much help from…

Ski Hill Ranch Residence 1500 sf. home in Teton Valley, ID Completed 2019 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC Designed as a small vacation home for an active family, this home is located off ski hill road for easy access to the mountain.

Wilson Addition 950 sf. addition and 600sf remodel near Wilson, WY Completed 2019 by Alternative Building Solutions

Stone Mountain Residence 3,000 sf. House / attached 2-car garage with gear room in Missoula, MT Completed 2021 by Hone Builders Located on Dean Stone Mountain overlooking the Missoula valley, this home features double-stud construction and European triple-glazed windows. Photos: Isaac Miller

Teton Retreat Residence 2,750 sf. House / attached 2-car garage Completed 2019 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC Photographer: Claire Haughey

Teton Springs Residence 4,350 sf. House / attached 2-car garage Completed 2019 by With the Grain Sited on the Teton Springs golf course near Victor, Idaho, this home features a highly insulated envelope, mini-split heating/cooling, triple-glazed windows a high-efficiency HRV. These keep the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The interior…

Teton Valley Residence 2,560 sf. House / detached garage in Teton Valley, WY Completed 2012 by Snake River Builders This home is situated on a hillside overlooking Teton valley with views southeast to the Teton Range. Fortunately, the optimum passive solar and ventilation orientation worked well with the views. The local Land Trust, in perpetuity,…

South Leigh Cr Residence 2500 sf. home in Teton Valley, ID Completed 2018

Alta Residence 1000 sf. House / 1000 sf. garage in Alta WY Completed 2016 by Tim Henderson Construction This home is designed as the guest home on the property, though a main house may never be built. It is located very near a busy road, so shielding the headlights and sound was very important while…

Charlos St. Renovation 950 sf. renovation/40 sf. addition Completed in 2017 by my dad and me! I purchased this 1922 Farmhouse in 2014. Since then, my father and I have replaced the windows, re-sided, insulated (including exterior wall insulation), and renovated the interior. Last summer, we added a small mudroom at the entry. Luckily, my…

Ranchero Loop Residence 1500 sf. Home / detached 1 car garage in Teton Valley, ID Completed 2016 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC

Fox Creek Residence 800 sf. house near Victor ID Completed 2005 by Meg Hanson & Aaron Powers This house is largely a mix of many past houses. It started with a trip to the dump one day that resulted in our returning with more than we left with. We became aware of a few houses…

The Silo House 2,275 sf. House / attached 2-car garage Completed 2012 by Proctor Construction Services, LLCThis home in Teton Valley uses local vernacular forms and materials to relate to its surroundings. It features local corral board siding, a grain silo, natural plaster, and a custom brise soleil sunshade on the exterior. The large southeast-facing…

Lochen Fen Residence 2,500 sf. House / attached greenhouse/ detached 2-car garage in Teton Valley WYCompleted 2016 by Alternative Building Solutions This house features ICF (insulated concrete form) walls with stone and steel siding. An attached greenhouse helps passively heat the home from the south. Photographer: Claire Haughy

Jackson Residence 3400 sf. house / 650 sf. garage in Teton Valley, IDIn Construction, 2023: With the Grain Interior Designer: Brenda Friday

Kestrel Haus 2800 sf. house / 400 sf. studio / 1200 sf. garage in Teton Valley, IDIn Construction, 2023, with Tim Henderson Set in rolling hills at the north end of Teton Valley, this home has a wonderful view east of the Tetons. It is set against an aspen grove with floor-to-ceiling glass for bird…

Ridgeview Residence 4400 sf. house / 1200 sf. garage near Pocatello IDIn Construction 2023 with DM Builders Interior Designer: Juniper Interiors

Lander Residence 1800 sf. house / 150 sf greenhouse near Lander WY In Construction, 2023 with Tim Henderson

Moran Residence 2,800 sf. House / 800sf garage near Moran WYCompleted 2012 by Alternative Building Solutions This home is designed to reflect the owner’s needs and taste of ‘western vernacular’ with an Asian flare. Located on a remote and wooded hillside, the site looks south toward Grand Teton National Park. It features reclaimed wood siding,…

Pinedale Guesthouse 780 sf. House / 360 garage in Pinedale WYCompleted 2012 The original house was designed with Carney Logan Burke Architects, where I worked prior to starting ND Architecture. The guest house was designed as an extension of the strong linear site axis. The structure features advanced framing, closed cell foam insulation, energy-efficient appliances,…

Rattlesnake Remodel 1500 sf. Remodel Completed 2018 by Hone Builders Full remodel of the main floor interior space of an early 2000s subdivision house. The focus was on the kitchen & bathroom.

Silver Dollar Guesthouse 1500 sf. home in Teton Valley, IDCompleted 2016 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC Designed as part of a future compound to include the main house and a garage/gym, this guesthouse focuses on views to the east and the Teton mountains.

Thames Street Addition Remodel of a wonderful Prairie style home and garage in Missoula MT Completed 2020 by Hone Builders

NOLS Outdoor Classroom NOLS Campus, Teton Valley, IdahoCompleted 2015 by Teton Timberframe The pavilion is a timber-frame structure designed to house outdoor functions on the NOLS campus. The large covered area will be used for backpacking trip preparations, outdoor dining, and meetings. It will have an outdoor kitchen and strawbale and willow ‘wind’ walls to…

Edgewood Residence 2700 sf. house / 700 sf. studio / 700 sf. garage in Teton Valley, IDCompleted 2019 by Ed Proctor This home reflects its owner’s commitment to sustainability. It features a passive solar design, thick double stud and ICF walls, and triple-glazed European windows. The sloped hillside allows the home to be built-in on…

Fisher Creative Studio 675 sf. Studio / 1000 sf. garage in Teton Valley, IDCompleted 2011 by ABS This studio was designed for Fisher Creative, based in Teton Valley, Idaho. The studio features ICF and SIP construction, American Clay plaster, and energy-efficient windows with internal black-out blinds. The studio is Energy Star certified. In keeping with…

Mountainside Village Residence 2,500 sf. House / detached 2-car garage Completed 2017 by Proctor Construction Services, LLC This home is located in Victor, Idaho. It houses a newly retired, active outdoor couple who are artists and very involved in the community. Energy efficiency was very important, and as such, energy modeling was used to size…