Project updates, building craft, and life in Del Norte County.
What it really takes to build a high-performance home without disturbing the forest it lives in — from minimal-impact siting to locally sourced, durable materials.
Draft seed post — to be completed with research from the regional brief
A look at the early sitework and design choices on our newest build along the Del Norte coast.
How regional materials create homes that feel rooted, age beautifully, and tread lightly.
California’s last major free-flowing river — and why it shapes life in Del Norte County.
Seed draft. Final copy and regional facts will be confirmed before publishing.
Building a home among old-growth redwoods is a privilege that comes with responsibility. The trees that make these sites so extraordinary are also what we work hardest to protect — long before the first foundation is poured.
Every Marshall Jones home begins with a careful study of the land: the trees worth saving, the natural drainage, the path of the light. We shape the footprint around what’s already there, so the forest stays intact and the home feels like it belongs.
The best homes don’t conquer a site — they complete it.
We favor local and reclaimed materials wherever possible — regional stone, coastal-grade timber, and salvaged wood that carries the character of the coast. These choices shorten supply chains, reduce waste, and produce a home that ages gracefully in a wet, green climate.
The result is a home that’s as responsible as it is beautiful — built to stand quietly among the giants for generations.
A few times a year: new homes, building insights, and the best of the redwood coast.
