Upgraded Landscape Design Idea

5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Landscaping

5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Landscaping Landscaping may not be at the forefront of your mind when you’re dreaming of your new home. Most people tend to think more about selecting the interior finishes like countertops, tile, and floor coverings. While landscaping may not be as exciting as a spa-like bathroom, ensuring your …

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Home Energy Rating System

Best Energy Efficient Home Builder in Missouri

Hibbs Homes Named Best Energy Efficient Home Builder We are proud to share that we have been named the Best Energy Efficient Home Builder in Missouri by BUILD Magazine for the second year in a row! This award is given to home builders who work tirelessly to ensure the global community decreases its collective carbon …

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10 Ways a New Construction Provides More Value

10 Ways a New Home Provides More Value

10 Ways a New home Provides More Value Considering purchasing a new home in the future but can’t decide between building a new home or buying an existing one? While both are great options, building a new home provides more value than purchase a previously lived-in home. Don’t believe us? Keep reading for ten ways a …

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Custom Home Design Details

3 Interior Design Details That Bring Your Home Together

3 Interior Design Details That Bring Your Home Together Deliberate home design is not just about custom floor plans, it is also about what you do inside your space and how that compliments your lifestyle and family. What suits one family may not be ideal for another – but there are a few easy design …

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St Louis Architect Curtiss Byrnne

Architect Partner Spotlight: Curtiss Byrne

Architect Spotlight: Curtiss Byrne Fuses Universal & Green Design Byrne Designs High Performance Homes That Allow Owners To Age in Place St. Louis architect Curtiss Byrne graduated from Washington University with a Master’s degree in Architecture in 1992, and has been hard at work designing projects from small remodels to large custom homes since that …

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Ways to Minimize Construction Waste

Ways We Minimize Waste During a Construction Project

Ways to Minimize Waste During New Home Construction Have you ever wondered how much waste is produced during the construction of a new home? According to a study performed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), “an estimated 8,000 lbs on waste is created from the construction of a 2,000 square foot home.” Crazy, …

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New Home Landscaping Tips

5 Landscaping Tips for Your New Home

5 Tips for Landscaping Your New Home When you build a new home from scratch, your lawn is a blank canvas, and unless you have a green thumb you’ll need some advice on how to fill it. Designing the landscaping your home is just as important as designing its interior, and you’ll need a basic …

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Luxury Backyard Ideas

8 Luxury Backyard Ideas to Elevate Your Home’s Design

8 Luxury Backyard Ideas to Elevate Your Home’s Design Outdoor living is having a moment right now. During the custom home design process there is a special emphasis put on making the backyard as inviting as the front and making the outside space as comfortable as inside. No matter the climate or view, there are …

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BUILD Magazine 2019 Award Winner

Hibbs Homes Named Best Energy Efficient Home Builder in MO

We are proud to share that we have been named the 2019 Best Energy Efficient Home Builder in Missouri by BUILD Magazine. This award is given to home builders who work tirelessly to ensure the global community decreases its collective carbon footprint by employing high performance building techniques which reduce energy usage and material waste. …

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Sustainable Architect Jeff Day

Architect Highlight: Sustainable Design Expert Jeff Day

Architect Highlight: Sustainable Architect Jeff Day Jeff Day is the founder of Jeff Day & Associates, a Manchester-based architecture firm specialized in beautiful, sustainable design. Jeff and his team have been our partners in many of our residential construction projects, including our Active House USA project – the first Active House in North America. We …

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