7.31.2012

Santa Barbara Contractors Association | Santa Barbara Builder

As a Santa Barbara Builder, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is proud of our membership in the Santa Barbara Contractors Association. Last night LUA attended the SBCA awards ceremony dinner, where our Villa Ravello Project was a finalist for the best residential project in the Large category.

Here are a few images of the project.

Santa Barbara Builder | Montecito Estate

Santa Barbara Builder | Montecito Estate  
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Take a look HERE for more images of this project on our website. This Montecito Estate designed by Appleton & Associates consists of 15,000 square feet comprised of a Main House, Guest House, Pool House, attached Garage, and semi-attached Study.

The Santa Barbara Builder awards dinner was held at Fess Parker's Double Tree in Santa Barbara.

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Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an award winning Santa Barbara Builder. The custom homes built and remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.

For more information about LUA, a Santa Barbara Builder, please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com

7.30.2012

Santa Barbara General Contractor | Barn Featured

The custom equestrian facility that LUA, a Santa Barbara General Contractor, recently completed has been featured on the local website SBDigs.com. Check out the article and images HERE.

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Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an award winning Santa Barbara General Contractor. The custom homes built and remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.

For more information about LUA, a Santa Barbara General Contractor, please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com

7.16.2012

Santa Barbara Contractor | Featured

Leonard Unander Associates is the Santa Barbara Contractor that has a feature in the local online publication "SBDigs.com" - check it out HERE.

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Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an award winning Santa Barbara general contractor. The custom homes built and remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.

For more information about LUA, a Santa Barbara Contractor, please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com

Solar | Santa Barbara Green Contractor

LUA had the opportunity to attend an educational lecture on the history of solar architecture and technology last week. Hosted by the Santa Barbara chapter of AIA, the speaker was John Perlin, an expert on solar technology and author of several books on the subject.

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Civilizations have been building structures and cities with solar technology in mind for 6,000 years, starting with the Chinese and continuing with the Greeks, Romans, and many other civilizations throughout history.

Solar architecture and technology includes the siting and positioning of buildings on their properties, solar water heating, passive solar heating, strategic locations of shade structures and foliage for cooling, and now includes photovoltaic panel systems (solar panels) that convert the sun's energy into electricity for the use of the building and it's inhabitants.

LUA and the Design Teams that we work with integrate solar solutions on many of our projects. From the location of the house on it's site, to the size and positioning of windows, to the use of plant materials and architectural design for shade, we are constantly working with Owner and Design Teams to use the sun to improve the function of the homes we build. Additionally, many of our clients choose solar panels to supplement or offset their electrical consumption.



Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an award winning Santa Barbara general contractor. The custom homes built and remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.

For more information about LUA, a Santa Barbara Green Contractor, please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com

7.03.2012

Santa Ynez | General Contractor

Santa Ynez Residence

Santa Ynez General Contractor




Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an award winning Santa Barbara general contractor. The custom homes built and remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.

For more information about LUA, a Santa Ynez General Contractor, please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com