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BuildSense Well-crafted, high-performance, design-build projects. Crushing conventions so that home life is the best life. Listen. Plan. Design. Build.

A BuildSense client once expressed, “The BuildSense team is not just designers and builders of homes, they are builders of dreams.” We believe the most important products we build are relationships. Understanding and respecting clients’ wants and needs forms the true foundation for a memorable home. At BuildSense, professional training and broad experience provide a full understanding of what it takes to deliver a delightful, healthy, and exceptional custom home or renovation. Working with our in-house architecture staff or in cooperation with partner designers, BuildSense makes it possible for clients to realize their dreams with focused coordination and cost analysis from early planning through construction. Start your relationship with the BuildSense team today.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit designed with southern light exposure, slab-on-grade construction, and an efficient build pro...
10/15/2026

An Accessory Dwelling Unit designed with southern light exposure, slab-on-grade construction, and an efficient build process.

10/13/2026

Early design is about testing ideas and understanding what each move brings to the architecture. These two studies explore different approaches to the form and composition of the home.

Which direction would you take: 1 or 2?

Join the Harkrader House Tour to explore the work of Richard and Lonna Harkrader, pioneers of energy-efficient construct...
10/09/2026

Join the Harkrader House Tour to explore the work of Richard and Lonna Harkrader, pioneers of energy-efficient construction and passive solar design in Durham. The tour benefits NCModernist and Preservation Durham, supporting modernist architecture and historic preservation.

Proudly sponsored by BuildSense. Event details in the comments.

A few years after a major renovation of their home, some wonderful clients came back to us to design + build their dream...
10/08/2026

A few years after a major renovation of their home, some wonderful clients came back to us to design + build their dream entertaining space and pool.

Our 3D renderings show planned exterior upgrades that bring together accessibility, outdoor living, and timeless design.

10/06/2026

A glimpse into the thinking behind the architecture. Follow along as we share more of our work.


The new learning space at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Orange County combines thoughtful accessibility with n...
10/01/2026

The new learning space at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Orange County combines thoughtful accessibility with natural wood elements to create a welcoming place for learning, exploration, and growth.



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09/24/2026

A modern staircase feature, built with precision.

Floor-to-ceiling vertical slats create a clean, architectural statement along this staircase. To achieve the look, each slat is carefully spaced and aligned, then finished with a continuous top cap for a seamless detail.

When the architecture calls for precision, the construction has to match.

09/17/2026

We were thrilled to welcome visitors to two BuildSense homes during the AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture. From Chicken Hill Farm to Scharlau, guests experienced thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and high-performance building.

Here’s a look back at a great day on the tour!

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This Construction Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating everyone who brings our projects to life. From architects and bui...
09/15/2026

This Construction Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating everyone who brings our projects to life. From architects and builders to trade partners and support teams, thank you for the skill, care, and craftsmanship behind every BuildSense home.

09/11/2026

The AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture is tomorrow, September 12!

Visit two BuildSense homes, tour the spaces, see the details up close, and meet the architects and staff who brought these projects to life.

Architect Talks:
Chicken Hill Farm: Start at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Scharlau Residence: Start at 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM

Scharlau Residence:
6898 Stagville Rd, Bahama, NC 27503

Chicken Hill Farm:
2167 Chicken Bridge Rd., Pittsboro NC 27312.

We’d love to see you there!

AIA Triangle Tour

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502 Rigsbee Avenue, Suite 201
Durham, NC
27701

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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