Explore helpful articles about designing and building a Tamlin home, from early planning and home design through construction and completed projects. Find practical information, project stories and ideas to help you plan your own home.
Some homes whisper. This one, tucked into a wooded lot on a peaceful cove in Hood Canal, Washington State, wears a distinctive blue exterior that immediately catches your eye, and we love it for that.
You want to build the home of your dreams, and you’ve just found the land you think is perfect. Maybe it has a mountain view, lake access, mature trees or the privacy you’ve been looking...
A custom home build starts long before the first wall goes up on site. It starts with the property itself. The site plan needs to consider where the house will sit, how the home package...
When we first shared this Sunshine Coast project, it was still in the early stages of construction. This custom waterfront home was beginning to take shape for returning Tamlin clients who had previously built with...
What began as a single architectural sketch evolved into three fully realized prefab home designs, each engineered for Tamlin’s panelized building system.
What actually happens between your first idea and a finished home? Every prefabricated home begins with a vision. It might be shaped by a piece of land, a lifestyle, or a plan that simply feels...
System Comparison: Modular vs Panelized Prefab Homes Prefab and modular homes are both factory built construction systems, but they differ in how the structure is manufactured, transported, and assembled. Modular homes are constructed as large...
WILDFIRE SAFETY BEGINS AT DESIGN Building a home in a wildfire prone area does not mean sacrificing the beauty of your design. It means building smarter by focusing on home hardening from the very beginning....
Energy codes for new homes have changed significantly in recent years. Many areas across North America now require improved insulation, stronger airtightness, and a higher quality building envelope. These updates aim to create homes that...
When you picture a modern Spanish-Colonial home, a prefabricated design might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Take a look at this stunning project in Southern California and see how beautifully prefab...