TEVIS.HOUSE

A little more than just a name.   First the Tevis part.   Tevis represents Tevis Architects.    Google that name and you will find a 30 year legacy of commercial and residential architectural projects.  Tevis Architects is a general practice architectural firm however there are specialties in that practice where the firm has become an industry authority.   That  leadership resides in a culture that believes better quality design offers a  better quality life.  Whether  work or play, learning or teaching or caring for those who can't.  Tevis Architects will always make a difference in the design and lives it serves.    It is where the firm has its roots that brings us to TEVIS.HOUSE.   "Of all of the project types that exist today, the one product that seems stunted in design and technology advancement is that of the standard newly constructed residential home."    Like the automobile industry developing through the 70's, 80's and 90's fed the American public on accessories and bloat at the expense of energy consumption and our environment so has the housing industry cast a blind eye to energy and design efficiency.  We think there is a better way.

So that brings us to the HOUSE part of our name.   Yes, we design and build houses.  Smartly designed, efficient, sustainable and healthy living environments.   Designed from the inside out with an open and well organized lifestyle in mind.   Extremely energy efficient, ample daylighting, sustainable materials and maintenance free, our houses offer qualities long overdue and seldom prioritized in the current housing industry.   

But there is another foundation behind the name, and that is the mentor and best friend of Terry Tevis, his name was Robert Dale House III.   Bob and Terry were roommates and classmates in the KU School of Architecture, both graduating together in 1977 and subsequently working together in the same firm.   "The best architect (and friend) I ever knew; one that I will always strive to live up to."  Bob tragically died in 1982 from Cardio Myopathy.   Terry always wanted Bob to join him as a partner in the firm, he is proud their names now appear side by side.

Tevis.House is a design build firm.   Tevis Architects designs each home.   Tevis Construction then builds them.   Yes, our architects and designers like building things too so it is the same team both  designing and building your home.    Our accountant says that it works better this way.

TEVIS.HOUSE We are building a better home; living in it will be well, just better.