Jenny’s priorities were always our preferences and lifestyle, down to the tiniest details." |
Our design philosophy
We believe your home is meant to be more than just a physical structure; it can be an essential cornerstone of your life, nurturing your soul and enriching your everyday existence. Within its walls, you create memories, share laughter, and foster relationships that shape the narrative of your life journey.
|
Your home tells the story of who you are, what matters most to you, and the life you’re creating in the future. It provides the foundation for growth, connection, and expression, offering a space where you can truly be yourself with those you love the most. As a steadfast pillar of support, your home is your greatest ally along your path toward a life of joy and fulfillment.
|
In our design process, we take the time to delve deeply into understanding your lifestyle, meticulously considering every facet of your unique life. This personalized approach enables us to craft custom homes that fully supports your life now and seamlessly adapts to support your evolving life in the future.
|
Fully Supportive Home design acknowledges and
uplifts every aspect of your life to help you thrive.
Jenny’s Story,
from Tragedy to Triumph
from Tragedy to Triumph
Jenny's inquisitive and visionary spirit has been the driving force behind a life full of passion, continually pushing the boundaries and searching for better ways to live.
In her early 20’s, Jenny had a near-death experience that rendered her temporarily disabled while living in a home that was far from accessible. It was also an inadequately designed passive solar home that had lots of natural light, though it turned into an oven in the summer. This experience highlighted the necessity of incorporating the environment into a home’s design. It also taught her invaluable lessons about functionality, flow, and accessibility that no formal education could convey. Life and home have always been her greatest teachers. This seminal experience sparked her passion for green, sustainable, healthy homes and sent her on a path to become a recognized industry expert in crafting homes that are truly supportive. Read more of Jenny’s story HERE |
It’s no surprise that Jenny has won so many awards! Her creativity and skill are exceptional. She has such a wonderful ability to "read between the lines" while listening to her clients. She’s able to interpret their desires into the design, function, and beauty which surpass her clients' expectations. |
Overview of our design services
Getting to know you
In order to design a home that will truly be supportive of your unique life, we first need to get to know you, your family, the people you will share your home with, and everything that’s important to you. This begins in our very first phone call and is supported by our in-depth design questionnaire, followed up by a 2-hour initial consultation with Jenny in which she listens to your story and tunes into the specific needs of your intended spaces.
In order to design a home that will truly be supportive of your unique life, we first need to get to know you, your family, the people you will share your home with, and everything that’s important to you. This begins in our very first phone call and is supported by our in-depth design questionnaire, followed up by a 2-hour initial consultation with Jenny in which she listens to your story and tunes into the specific needs of your intended spaces.
Getting to know your land - Site Assessment
Jenny has a sixth sense for capitalizing on views, maximizing buildable space, and designing a home to interface with nature. During an in-person visit of your property, Jenny walks the land and lays eyes on the natural features that are to be enhanced. She considers the lay of the land, location and direction of best views, the path of the sun across the property, sunny/shady/windy areas, the existing trees to be saved and any special natural features noted.
Jenny has a sixth sense for capitalizing on views, maximizing buildable space, and designing a home to interface with nature. During an in-person visit of your property, Jenny walks the land and lays eyes on the natural features that are to be enhanced. She considers the lay of the land, location and direction of best views, the path of the sun across the property, sunny/shady/windy areas, the existing trees to be saved and any special natural features noted.
Conceptual Design
Jenny hand draws sketches of the preliminary design concepts, including sketches of the initial floor plans, exterior elevations, and a site plan concept. This is an organic and creative discovery process in which she intuits and interprets potential design solutions for your home. As you explore concepts together, she develops a personal connection to your project unbound by the confines of a computer program.
Jenny hand draws sketches of the preliminary design concepts, including sketches of the initial floor plans, exterior elevations, and a site plan concept. This is an organic and creative discovery process in which she intuits and interprets potential design solutions for your home. As you explore concepts together, she develops a personal connection to your project unbound by the confines of a computer program.
Design Development
Preliminary design concepts are entered into CAD and the details are fine-tuned to create a more comprehensive set of design drawings. These CAD drawings include floor plans, exterior elevations, a roof plan, and a site plan.
Preliminary design concepts are entered into CAD and the details are fine-tuned to create a more comprehensive set of design drawings. These CAD drawings include floor plans, exterior elevations, a roof plan, and a site plan.
Construction Drawings
Based on the final approved design development drawings, we create detailed construction drawings that provide coherence among your entire build team. Collaboration with your chosen team during this final stage is the most supportive way to fill out all remaining details.
Based on the final approved design development drawings, we create detailed construction drawings that provide coherence among your entire build team. Collaboration with your chosen team during this final stage is the most supportive way to fill out all remaining details.
Fully Supportive Home Blogs
|
Learn how your home could be supporting you!
Architects and designers have a greater ability to improve public health than medical professionals. |
What our clients
say about us
What industry professionals
say about us
As a builder who has worked repeatedly from Pippin’s plans, I can honestly say that her firm provides the most comprehensive and detailed plans available. The result is a more exact initial bid for the homeowner and a more cost-effective project overall.
- Artie Smethers,
Owner, Keystone Building Group
- Artie Smethers,
Owner, Keystone Building Group
Contact Us |
516-D River Highway, PMB 174
Mooresville, NC 28117 and in Blowing Rock, NC 704-363-8037 Jenny@PippinHomeDesigns.com |