Stephanie kicks off this build in the Wasatch Mountains by going over the details of the jobsite’s terrain, and revealing her approach to managing bedrock excavation, wildlife urban interface regulations and community environmental policies. You’ll get a first-hand look at the machines and processes used to rip through the mountain ground. Watch as she highlights how the team manages important details, including radon mitigation, groundwater levels and stormwater pollution prevention.
Join Stephanie as she goes through the complex planning and execution of the home’s mountainside foundation and retaining walls. She also shows how they are preparing for the internal and external waterproofing challenges, while adhering to Utah’s building codes. This video is a must-watch for high-performance homebuilding and waterproofing best practices.
In this episode, Stephanie takes us behind the scenes to reveal the innovative systems shaping this one-of-a-kind build. She walks us through the detailed under-slab design—from radon mitigation and sub-plumbing to vapor barriers and radiant heating. Stephanie highlights the planning for polished concrete floors, flush showers and energy-efficient insulation. She also shows how she used creative solutions to tackle site-specific challenges, and we also get a first look at the HOA-mandated “porta potty house.”
In Episode 4, Stephanie and the team dive into the balance between cutting-edge digital construction tools and traditional framing methods. This episode showcases how Builders FirstSource’s READY-FRAME® system and 3D modeling technology help identify and resolve over a hundred potential conflicts, including details such as window sills, electrical placements and even decorative beam solutions—saving time and money while eliminating rework before construction even begins.
In Episode 5, Stephanie shows us how collaboration between digital modeling and real-world framing helps builders “know better and build better.” After months of virtual coordination, the team begins framing the home using Builders FirstSource’s READY-FRAME® system, transforming precision digital designs into pre-cut, efficiently packaged lumber that streamlines construction, reduces waste and saves time — even on a highly complex custom build.
Stephanie goes inside the complex construction of a cliffside infinity-edge hot-pool, revealing how the team engineered a gunite shell, integrated custom features like fiber-optic “star floor” lighting and designed the space to capture panoramic lake views. She walks through the coordination rebar, plumbing and structural backfill. The episode also highlights deck-jet installations and radiant-heated paver systems for year-round access.
In Episode 7 of Altitude Adjustment, Stephanie returns to Park City as improved weather pushes the build forward. She highlights the home’s high-performance window and envelope systems, including Pella Reserve windows and ZIP System sheathing, then tours standout interior views and a spa-like primary bath. The episode closes with a look at the Tesla solar shingle roof as the home is sealed before winter.
Stephanie takes us inside the home’s plumbing system—highlighting materials decisions and showcasing innovative products, including pre-installed shutoff valve systems, clean pipe management solutions and smart in-wall boxes. From mechanical room layouts and hose bib winterization shutoffs to appliance shutoff planning and a bathroom plumbing tour, this episode is packed with practical insights and high-performance building strategies.
In this special bonus episode, Stephanie returns to Park City with Tim Uhler of Awesome Framers for a framing deep dive for a luxury mountain home. They tackle high-elevation challenges like heavy snow loads, seismic design, complex rooflines and structural hardware, while sharing expert insights on planning, precision and coordination.
