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Ahhh, the summer sun and weekend ahead. What could be better?

Enjoy.

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We really like this last line from the interview we did with Dave and Teresa Martinelli, describing their favorite hike:

"You can’t go wrong with any hike that puts you on the top of a mountain with views of the Cascades on a brilliant day. That’s our favorite hike."

Sort of like life, it's all a matter of enjoying where you are. Here's the full interview:

https://a1designbuild.coop/blog/power-of-design

We just wrapped a major remodel for clients Teresa and Dave Martinelli, who own a historic home in South Hill, Bellingham built in 1911. In the below interview, we discuss why they love Whatcom County, how it was working with the A1DesignBuild team to create a space they love, and we share some photos that can't be missed.

Plus - they reveal their favorite hike in the Cascades, which is truly a pro tip. Read on and enjoy:

https://buff.ly/4cIM5Hv

Historic Integrity Meets Modern Design — A1DesignBuild A1DesignBuild is a premier builder of high performance homes in the Pacific Northwest. This project especially hits home.

You may have heard we started a little nonprofit that's already had a big impact here in Whatcom County - having raised more than $3,500 for organizations like PFLAG and the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters. If you want to check out the inspiration behind it all, read the mission as described by General Manager Patrick Martin below.

Together, we really can make a difference.

A1andAll: The Inspiration — A1DesignBuild The 22 employees of A1DesignBuild are all instrumental in the collective inspiration behind the new nonprofit A1andAll. General Manager Patrick Martin breaks down some of the reasons why the nonprofit was formed in the first place. One of the inspirations for starting the nonprofit was to h

This is a picture of a radiator from 1911 in a bathroom project we just wrapped. What we love about it is the beauty of the detail combined with the warmth of its functionality. That's true craftsmanship.

You probably didn't know that today is International Co-Op Day! To celebrate that, we're proud to announce that our very own Michael Feeney has been elected president of the board of directors at Cascade Cooperatives. The members of this organization are some of the most forward thinking companies in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, and you can learn a lot more about the mission and members here:

https://buff.ly/4bpbAfU

"We are a network of cooperative businesses and organizations in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, united to promote the development of a strong local, cooperative economy."

Now that's a mission we can get behind!

Our Members - Cascade Cooperatives All cooperatives and cooperatively run organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties are invited to join Cascade Cooperatives. Contact […]

Happy 4th to one and all!

The privilege that is our freedom...

Building community one stripe at a time.

On the last day of June and Pride month, it's a simple message:

Humankind. Be both.

Carpenter and artisan Chris Wigen discusses the many facets of what makes a good builder. Give it a listen:

What Makes a Good Builder A1DesignBuild is a builder and remodeler of high performance homes in Whatcom County, WA. In this video, builder Chris Wigen discusses what makes a good buil...

Blue skies ahead? We hope so.

Here's a nice bathroom remodel that turned out well, just a couple pics to wet your whistle. The complete story is coming soon...

A little photo of a kitchen project we just wrapped up. Sunlight ahead.

To see more of our projects, head on over to www.A1DesignBuild.coop/project-stories

Projects — A1DesignBuild We bring a keen sense of place and performance to a collaborative process aimed at creating a home that makes your life better. As you’ll see below, we are property preservation specialists, committed to ensuring that every home, whether renovating, remodeling or building new, is designed to love,...

Thanks to WhatcomTalk.com for this write-up about our new nonprofit. Much appreciated!

‘A1andALL’ Nonprofit Allows A1DesignBuild To Give Back - WhatcomTalk A1DesignBuild recently launched “A1 for All," its nonprofit branch that's already made donations to nearly a dozen community partners. The team has also been a boots-on-the-ground presence in lending a helping hand to local organizations doing good things to strengthen our communities.

Another Juneteenth truth for us to embrace.

Happy Juneteenth everyone.

The National Museum of African American History & Culture outlines the importance of this date here: https://buff.ly/3l5jJhH

Definitely worth the read.

We're getting donations from as far away as Bucharest for our A1andALL initiative to support Pride Month and PFLAG Bellingham Whatcom County. Pretty incredible.

In June, PFLAG wishes to raise $900 for 3 adults in our community above the age of 21+ who need help with the costs associated with transitioning, like name changes and medical co-pays. For every $1 you donate, A1andALL will match it - and together we can help make a difference.

Go here to make it happen. Just $1 is ALL it takes: https://buff.ly/3yKPd6Z

And thank you!

Our good dog Gnar waits for us to start building the food boxes for Birchwood Food Desert Fighters. Lots of measuring, cutting, welding, and a few pats on the head were had by all.

We can't wait to show you more progress on this important community project. Enjoy the weekend!

We asked everyone at A1DesignBuild what they thought our purpose was. Lots of great answers that have sparked some great discussion.

If you're a business owner, ask your team this question: what do we do? You might be surprised at the answers.

Our Shared DNA — A1DesignBuild A1 is a designer and builder of high performance homes in Whatcom County, Washington. Read about what makes us tick in this blog post about PURPOSE.

Imagine if 900 people donated just $1?

This month, our nonprofit A1andALL is proud to back PFLAG Bellingham Whatcom County - one of 400 chapters of the national organization created to support the LGBTQ+ community and their families, friends and allies.

In June, PFLAG wishes to raise $900 for 3 adults in our community above the age of 21+ who need help with the costs associated with transitioning, like name changes and medical co-pays. For every $1 you donate, A1andALL will match it - and together we can help make a difference.

Go here to make it happen. Just $1 is ALL it takes: https://buff.ly/3yKPd6Z

(Then share away.)

A1DesignBuild A1DesignBuild is a leading designer and builder of high performance homes in the Pacific Northwest.

Summer may never arrive in Bellingham (just kidding!), but you still probably need these boffo sawhorse plans so you can build good things in the longer days. Simple, and practically indestructible:

Quick, Easy and Durable Work Horses — A1DesignBuild INTRODUCTION Here is quick lesson on building long lasting very strong saw horses quickly and cheaply. With the exception of screws, all materials used in this tutorial were recycled. With a compound miter saw and a drill/driver, they take about 45 minutes and cost about 30 bucks if you are using

There is a difference between quality and craftsmanship. It's nuanced (and often subjective), but here's what builder Chris Wigen thinks about it. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Quality VS Craftsmanship A1DesignBuild is a builder and remodeler of high performance homes in Whatcom County, WA. In this video, builder Chris Wigen discusses the difference between...

The Business of Building: If you want to look at where the $ goes in a building or remodeling project, here's the breakdown. One takeaway is that 'partnerships make the world go round'.

Smart Partnerships: Where Your Money Goes — A1DesignBuild We estimate that one A1 project can financially affect up to 756 people in Whatcom County.

The sun is out and projects are in bloom. Should be a most fantastic weekend...

If you want to start it off right, head over to our blogpost about the 'secret sauce' of any build or remodel - or just to get some inspiration around your own DIY plans. Good stuff abounds.

The Secret Sauce of Design — A1DesignBuild A1DesignBuild is a builder and remodeler of high performance homes in Whatcom County, WA. In this post, we discuss the ‘secret sauce’ that makes any project work, so we can align with your vision for the project.

Nonprofit update for May: If you didn't get a chance to check out our new nonprofit A1andALL, now's the time. Our May project is helping the Birchwood Neighborhood and the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters in their fight against hunger, and we've raised $1419 against a $1900 goal. Wanna help us cross the finish line?

For less than a cup of coffee, you can help:

A1ANDALL LAUNCH — A1DesignBuild Welcome to the launch of A1ANDALL, an extension of our deeply-rooted commitment to giving back to the community. This new platform reflects our dedication to funnel our cooperative's success back into the neighborhoods that have nurtured and supported us.

There's an old adage in building: Measure twice, cut once. But this can extend far beyond just cutting things, and be part of a larger life philosophy. Proper planning, and great ex*****on, can indeed save the day.

Read more about it here in our new blog post (with bonus video!):

Measure Twice, Cut Once - A1DesignBuild is a builder of high performance homes in Whatcom County — A1DesignBuild A1DesignBuild is a builder of high performance homes in Whatcom County. In this blogpost, we discuss the importance of measuring twice, and cutting once, as a process to live by.

Operations Manager Zoe puts up a new sign rain or shine.

Good luck to everyone participating in the Ski to Sea this weekend!