Renovations | Restorations | New Builds
Creatures of Building is rooted in craftsmanship and a deep respect for the natural world. We take a holistic approach to project management and construction, from historic restorations to new builds, overseeing every project from start to finish with care for the land, the structure, and the people behind it.
Serving the western Catskills and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Design Consultation
Projects starts with understanding the space, the land, and how you live. Honoring the character of older structures while making them functional for today.
Space planning and vision development
Land and site evaluation before breaking ground
Material selection and sourcing guidance
Antique furniture sourcing and interior design
Project Management
Concept to completion, we provide hands-on construction and renovation project management to ensure your vision comes to life with care and precision.
Full-scale renovations & remodels
Custom-built structures
On-site management & contractor coordination
Clear communication, we text!
Restoration & Sustainable Building
The goal is always to bring a building forward without erasing what made it worth saving using locally sourced, non-toxic, and sustainable materials throughout.
Historic restoration and adaptive reuse
Reclaimed and sustainable building products
Renovation and remodeling with craftsmanship
New builds with sustainable and intentional design
How we work
Reclaim, Restore, Rebuild
We don’t believe in waste. Whether it’s a hundred-year-old beam, an abandoned structure, or a forgotten space, we see potential where others see problems.
We roll up our sleeves. From sketch to the final nail, we are problem-solving, adjusting, and imagining. Every project is a partnership with you, built through curiosity, craftsmanship, and care.
Hands-On & Collaborative
We build with purpose. Using healthier materials, skilled craftsmanship, and a holistic approach, we create places that grow with you into the future.
Built for the Future
The Galilee Project
Damascus, PA
The Project
An 1880s farmhouse and general store that's been standing for over a hundred years.
Full gut renovation in progress. Original timber framing preserved throughout. New floors, insulation, electrical, roofing, hemlock siding, windows, doors, and deck. The goal isn't a modern reimagining, it's bringing the building back to last another hundred years.
Scope
Full renovation
Structural preservation of original timber framing
Custom kitchen cabinetry
Custom bathroom vanities
New roofing, windows and doors
Traditional beveled wood siding
Custom, locally sourced white oak flooring
Sustainable, non-toxic insulation
New Electrical
Radiant Heat & Ducted HVAC
Deck construction
Let’s Build Something That Lasts.
Every space tells a story. Whether you're restoring an old building, designing something new, or looking for a fresh approach to construction, let’s create something intentional, sustainable, and built to stand the test of time.