BuildSense provides full service architecture and construction. They opened in 1999 with a mission of making excellent, custom, beautiful, site and climate-specific houses available and affordable to more homebuyers. Since day one, BuildSense, Inc and BuildSense Architecture, PC have designed and built sustainable, energy efficient, and comfortable homes.
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EPA's ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment though energy efficient products and practices.
Partner since 2007.
Rotary International
With more than 1.2 million members worldwide, Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve heath and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
Member since 2003.
Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties
HBADOC supports the growth of the building industry and the quality of our communities through active involvement in community affairs, advocating concern for the environment while maintaining a positive climate for economic growth.
Member since 2004.
Better Business Bureau
An ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other through being the leader in advancing marketplace trust.
Member since 2011.
Green Home Builders of the Triangle
A council of the Home Builders Association, this group focuses on builder education and consumer outreach and awareness of the green building industry.
Member since 2006.
Randall Lanou, LEED-AP, CGP
Partner | Company Lead
Master of Architecture, North Carolina State University
BFA Industrial Design, University of Illinois, Chicago
Holds North Carolina General Contractors License.
Raised in Santa Cruz, California.
Erik Van Mehlman, AIA, CGP
Partner | Design Lead
Master of Architecture, North Carolina State University
Universidad Del Pais Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
Boston Architectural Center, Boston MA
Bachelor of Arts in English, Tufts University
Raised in Rhode Island.
John Price, CGP
Partner | Build Lead
Studied Social Studies and Religion, Eastern Mennonite College
Owner of green building companies since 1970s.
Holds North Carolina General Contractors License.
Raised in Belglade, Florida.
Jeff Andre
Partner | Operations Lead
Bachelor of Architecture, Louisiana State University
Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Kendall Glaze
Office Manager
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development, Appalachian State University
Raised in Birmingham, Alabama.
Nick Owings, CGP
Designer | Builder
Master of Architecture, University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies, University of Kansas
Raised in Wichita, Kansas.
Scott Metheny, CGP
Builder
Bachelor of Science in Wood Products, North Carolina State University
Raised in Louisville, Kentucky.
George Thorpe
Builder
Native of North Carolina. Raised in Berea.
Megan Patnaik
Designer
Master of Architecture, North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Interior Architecture, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Native of North Carolina. Raised in Kernersville.
HISTORY
BuildSense was founded in 1999 by Randall Lanou to design and build the best-designed, most resource efficient, and best crafted new homes and renovations. Since then, the team has grown, adding Architects, Builders & Craftspersons who all share the same mission. Our ultimate goal is to leave a positive social, economic, and environmental legacy.
VISION
BuildSense transforms American building and fosters sustainable living.
SERVICES
Licensed Architecture
Site Planning
Conceptual Planning
Custom Home Designs
Catalog House Plans
Consulting
Budget Planning
Construction
Green Building
New Homes
Remodels
Additions
Energy Retrofits
Home Comfort Improvements
LOCATION
BuildSense, Inc.
BuildSense Architecture, PC
502 Rigsbee Avenue, Suite 201
Durham, NC 27701
tel. 919.667.0404
fax. 919.667.9984
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NC Sustainable Energy Association
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency to the benefit of North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development.
Member since 2010.
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1906, the Chamber serves the community through its public policy, economic and workforce development, small business and member programs and activities.
Member since 2010.
The American Institute of Architects
Since 1857, the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners. With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for members in service to society.
Member since 2004.
U.S. Green Building Council
The USGBC is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green building. Their community of leaders is working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Member since 2003.
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Gaby Fornari, CGP
Builder
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Kenyon College
Raised in Greencastle, Indiana.
Evan Lane
Designer
Master of Architecture, North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Environmental Studies, Emory & Henry College
Raised in Gloucester, Virginia.
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