Meet Andrew How did you get involved in building new homes? I grew up around the building business. My grandpa, dad, and uncle were all home builders, so I think its in my blood. But besides that I just love the variety in my job - I get to spend part of my time out in the field on job sites, part of my time in the office, and part of the time meeting with clients. It can be a tough industry to be in because business is cyclical and especially during this most recent downturn I myself was put through a lot of challenges, but at the end of the day it is a very rewarding job and there is tremendous opportunity out there. What is your favorite part of the job? I love meeting with clients and learning about their unique needs and style and then designing a home specifically around them. I love to see them get excited about the design process then it is even better when they see it come to reality. What is your favorite home style? I would have to say my style is eclectic. I love to design the unexpected to mix modern elements with rustic floors or antique light fixtures. I guess juxtaposition would be the designer lingo for my style. What are the latest trends for new home design in 2010? I can't give away all my secrets! In general I believe the tough economic times of the past few years and the "bubble" in the real estate market has dramatically changed our view of the home. It's an over used term but the "McMansion" is officially now a thing of the past. People are now looking for high quality homes with smaller square feet and are energy efficient to live in. We have our own unique take on putting all of these elements together. This summer our new model home will open and will showcase what I think the new home of the future should be. What is your take on Green Building and Energy Efficiency? You have to be careful with those terms because although the concept to be Green and Energy efficient is good, sometimes these are just fancy marketing tactics. We support Green Building and are an Energy Star partner. We are cautious about over using these terms because they have been abused by the media. We have created our own energy efficiency program that we feel offers our clients the best value for their money. But of course the end decision is always up to the client, so if they want to go for the extreme and are willing to pay for it - we can definitely do that. How do you spend your free time? Free Time? It's hard to find much these days, but when we do have free time my wife and I love traveling and looking at historic architecture. And when we need to get away for a long weekend - you will usually find us in New York City. That city is truly the most inspiring place in the world! Do you have a family? I met my wife two and half years ago - where else but through work. She sold audio and security equipment for our new homes and through that we got set up on a date. We knew pretty quickly that we were meant to be together. We got married last summer. My wife, Davene, has an 8 year old daughter Sydney. So once we got married we had an "instant" family. This summer we are going to do a family project and build an "American Girl" playhouse for Sydney. We'll post some pictures on our website. One of our Favorite Wedding Photos!