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Green Builders on the Central Coast

      

 

Semmes & Co., Builders, located on the Central Coast of California, constructs unique and creatively styled, environmentally-friendly homes. By blending sustainable building and passive solar techniques, as well as the most current green materials and technologies, these homes are durable, energy efficient, and, above all, a delight to live in.

Welcome to our new updated website. Please browse through our recent projects as well as the description of the services we provide. We at Semmes & Company are proud of our stated values and guiding principles, which confirm our commitment to sustainable building principles.

These are expressed on the Who We Are; Our Mission page. On the How We Work page you will find descriptions of the systems we have devised that keep the building process and the relationship with the homeowner organized, efficient, and productive. Read about passive solar techniques, straw bale construction and more on the Building Methods page.  Both our New Construction and. Remodeling   services are carefully detailed on those pages.

Contact us if you have questions or would like to discuss your project, info@semmesco.com.

 

In The News!

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Semmes & Co wins

SLO Chamber Green Award!

Atascadero firm, Semmes & Co Builders was among the six Central Coast businesses honored at the Second Annual San Luis Obispo Chamber Green Business Awards Luncheon. Winners were chosen from over 70 nominations and recognized for their environmental impact and sustainability, transferability to other businesses, business benefits, innovation and overall environmental leadership. Semmes & Co Builders was nominated and awarded the honor for their commitment to building unique and creatively styled, environmentally-friendly homes. By blending sustainable building and passive solar techniques, as well as the most current green materials and technologies, their homes are durable, a joy to live in, and, above all, focused on sustainability – of our natural resources and our company family. (November 2009)

Project Updates!

What are we up to?

Check our or web-log for current project photos and interesting details about what were working on now!

What we do!

Remodel

Remodeling

Whatever your motivation, we can help make your home more valuable, more attractive, and more energy efficient !

Straw Bale Construction

Passive Solar

The proper use of orientation, insulation, and ventilation can save the homeowner enormously in energy costs over time.

Straw Bale Construction

Straw Bale Construction

Learn about this beautiful and environmentally friendly method of building homes.

Insulated Concrete Forms

ICF and SIP

Insulated Concrete Forms and Structural Insulated Panels offer an efficient and economical building method

Unique Finishes

Unique Finishes

Add to the beauty of your home with old world plaster and paint finishes, fine woodworking and more.

Alternative Energy

Energy Production

Help the environment and add to your home's comfort with passive solar design, radiant floor heat, and solar electric systems.

Upcoming Events!

Straw Bale and Graywater Tour

Coming February 6th, we're hosting a tour of a project under construction featuring straw bale and a graywater reuse system. CLICK HERE for more information.


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