Cozy Cottages: Developers create small, diverse community, by Terri Casey, Spokemans Review.

A California backyard featured in Sunset magazine? No, this is Park Cottages, a healthy, sustainable complex of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Sandpoint. Developed by owners Steve Lockwood and Molly O'Reilly, designed by "green" architect Bruce Millard.

Leading By Example, by Cate Huisman. BUILDING - A Resource for Inland Northwest property Owners.

Steve Lockwood and Molly O’Reilly enjoy being able to walk most places they need to go from their small home near the center of Sandpoint. But as the town’s rising home prices have forced many working people out of its home market, the couple have been dismayed that fewer and fewer others can enjoy the benefits of living close in.

Small Homes that live large, The Best of Fine Homebuilding, houses under 2500 sq. ft. includes the McBirney Residence as one of the best 15 smaller houses featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine over the last 25 years!

Original published in Fine Homebuilding in December 2005.

Home Sweet Home, by Robert Eastman of Lifestyle Magazine. An interview with Bruce Eugene Millard - Architect, at the Studio of Sustainable Design.

"Bruce's work was not simply about grabbing onto the current trend of 'green' everything, or just about the use of non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials in the buildings he designs. A passionate determination to live every aspect of his life in as sustainable a manner as possible is the driving force behind his life and being".

Park Cottages received first place award from Idaho Smart Growth at the first Annual 'Grow Smart Awards' in Boise. The Grow Smart Jury selected the Park Cottage as the co-winner of the 'Attached Residential Category'. This 16 unit rental housing project, developed by Steve Lockwood is presently under construction next to Hickory Park in Sandpoint, Idaho.  
Idaho Smart Growth is a non-profit organization that encourages alternatives to current growth patterns.

McBirney Residence featured by Fine Homebuilding Magazine :

A Rustic Design for a Rugged Climate
Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete walls
by Martin McBirney

Check out the December/January issue is on the newsstands late November 2005.

Inland Northwest Catalyst Magazine reviews the economics of Building Green in the Inland Northwest in their September issue. The article includes photos of the Studio of Sustainable Design's Straw Bale Studio and comments from Bruce Millard, as well as other NWEBG's Inland Chapter members.

"...educational seminars by NWEBG and similar groups are helping to build awareness locally and the region will continue its tread toward more green construction in the future."

Chittick Residence featured in 'Homes Across America, 2004 Showcase Homes'.

Homes Across America program recognizes the house design's commitment to, and understanding of, the best practices associated with high performance, quality, durability, comfort, and health in resource efficient home building.

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Serious Straw Bale by Paul Lacinski and Michael Bergeron, published by Chelsea Green, discusses straw bale construction for all climates.

"Once people try this type of construction, they absorb it and agree with it, and begin to recognize it as a concept, as a psychological departure from the idea that industry is somehow more sophisticated than nature..."

Bruce Millard

The New Strawbale Home comprises floor plans and images from forty cutting-edge homes across North America.

We are pleased that the Barrett Residence was featured in this professionally composed photographic book on straw-bale homes.

"Serene views of the placid lake dominate this spacious, light-filled great room and peaceful bedroom."

Catherine Wanek

Find out more about this book at
Natural Building Resources.

Article Architect of Good Health in the Summer 1998 issue by Sandy Compton.