Building communities for better living
Meet oliver-smith
Oliver-Smith is a full-lifecycle conservation and destination community design group working with small urban in-fills and large land tracts throughout the United States. Our projects consider large-impact conservation and environmental concerns, optimizing economic benefits for cause-focused investors, and lifestyle, architectural and neighborhood designs important to the 21st century home buyer.
OUR LATEST PROJECT
Twin gatehouse cottages designed by lew oliver
We broke ground at Moss Mountain Farm and began building the Twin Sister Gatehouse Cottages, designed by Lew Oliver. Lew Oliver carefully designed them spaced 30 feet apart, they are deliberately skinny and tall, to be used in a set representing sentinels. The front is a piece deliberately large for the size of the building to impart a powerful scale. Small spaces are transformed by high ceilings that will contain rooms designed for contemporary living.
We chose to build with Extreme Panel Technologies (EPT) panels. Building with EPT panels is not only a superior way of building for contractors and investors, the building method is also more earth-friendly and energy-efficient than traditional stick-built. Extreme Panel Technologies is working hard to make homes healthier for families and reduce the negative impact of construction on our communities. Imagine building a house “in the dry” with two men in less than 5 days — now that’s smart work!
“Building with SIPs is not only a superior way of building for contractors and investors, the building method is also more earth-friendly and energy-efficient than traditional stick-built.”
Creativity in design requires the collaborative efforts of many. Our team is particularly talented and focused on creative problem-solving: stylish and smart design with a sensitivity to the environment.
Atlanta | little rock | london
why us?
We are a turn-key, “one-stop-shop” design team that streamlines the entire development process.
Oliver-smith PHILOSOPHY
Town Planning
We envision, design and implement solutions for whole towns. We have the unique capability to enrich landscapes on a macro level with thoughtful master plans, and also on a micro level by providing cutting-edge building designs. These creations unfold into unique and beautiful living environments that enhance the landscape, dramatize views, and preserve existing natural areas.
Housing Design
The essence of our design work is to embody harmonious proportion that resonates with the human emotion, thereby elevating living in our sought-after communities. Our pursuit is to advance the classic language with environments that become more beautiful with age and authenticity.
Building Systems Innovation
The innovation and technologies in building continue to improve, providing greater efficiencies, ecological advances, as well as comfort, convenience, and style.
Our team is dedicated to integrating these new products and technologies alongside time-honored building practices.
planned agricultural communities
Promoting awareness, education, and empowerment as well as supplying healthy homegrown food to the community.
homegrown food
Promoting awareness, education, and empowerment as well as supplying healthy homegrown food to the community.
Ecology
Ecology is an essential component of the planning process. The intrinsic suitability of the land drives the decision making on land use and design. Our approach is to create communities with nature in mind and to stop defying it.
This would mean to re-envision our towns and cities with a paradigm shift in the way projects are conceived and implemented. We encourage diversity of species, habitat, and food sources in our design ideology.
Carbon Neutral Community
Global climate change is today’s most pressing issue and we are taking meaningful action. Zero energy homes are a cornerstone of a reduced carbon future — one that is not reliant on fossil fuels. Our designs integrate into the beginning of our projects energy needs and sustainable energy technologies.
zero energy homes
Global climate change is today’s most pressing issue and we are taking meaningful action. Zero energy homes are a cornerstone of a reduced carbon future — one that is not reliant on fossil fuels. Our designs integrate into the beginning of our projects energy needs and sustainable energy technologies.
Amenities
We believe good design and architecture are amenities in themselves. When created skillfully, these ‘bricks and sticks’ can bring life and vibrancy to a community, creating spaces for a variety of opportunities for residents and guests to experience.
