Ed Smith always had an interest in the design, engineering and construction of
homes - ever since he was a kid drawing up floor plans at his parent's kitchen table.
As a youngster, watching This Old House with his dad on Saturday mornings
was always a special way to start the weekend.
In 1997, Ed's passion for construction brought him to the modular home industry
when he and his wife were looking to build a new home. It was through this
process that Ed fell in love with modular building and realized a lifelong dream.
Two years later, Ed started Artisan Fine Homes specializing in architecturally
designed, custom modular homes. Since then, the company has been recognized
and honored consistently with annual awards from their manufacturers.
Avalon, New Jersey is a special place for Ed and Artisan Fine Homes. Ed, his wife Lori along with two children
Sarah and Jack are lifelong summer residents of Avalon. Growing up, Ed and his six brothers and sisters spent summers in Avalon working in the community as life guards, beach taggers and bartenders among other jobs. Three of the seven Smith children married other kids that grew up on the island and now have 24 grandchildren collectively that now call Avalon their favorite summer spot too. Ed truly understands what living on this special island is all about. He understands how important and central the shore home is to a close family and has a real knack for identifying with how families
will live and enjoy their home.
Artisan'’s main company office is right on Dune Drive in Avalon with an administrative office located in Towson, Maryland.
You'’ll find beautiful architecturally-designed Artisan Fine Homes, whether in the beautiful horse country of Maryland
or the shores of the Chesapeake or New Jersey beach towns of Stone Harbor and Avalon.
Take a moment to explore our fine custom built modular homes.
You'll discover the value, fine craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into every new Artisan home.
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Modular Technology... It's About Time!
What does modular mean?
Modular is a systems method of building. Homes are built in modules or units inside of a climate controlled production facility. Building indoors eliminates weather related delays, the risk of mold and mildew and enhances economies of scale.
The manufacturing process allows for a superior built home with inherent green qualities in a fraction of the time compared to traditional site-built homes.
The modular building method allows for architecturally designed homes, contrary to the belief that modular homes are all boxy and square. We work with recognized and respected architectural firms including Russell Versaci Architecture, Studio Z Design Concepts and William Haryslak & Associates.
Modular home building is changing the home building industry and quickly becoming the preferred building method of the future.
Modular construction is green by nature as the home's modules are built inside a climate controlled production facility. The materials are protected from the weather, eliminating the risk of moisture and mold. Building indoors also allows for a tighter building envelope with precision building techniques and reduced site impact.
What does this mean for you, the homebuyer?
A stronger, better built, quieter, energy efficient home with reduced operating costs and improved health benefits like better air quality.
Our modular construction partners have a successful track record in green and sustainable homebuilding.
Together, we can provide recommendations and rate your home to recognized green building programs including Energy Star, LEED for Homes and NAHB Green Builder Program, as well as other certification programs.
News & Information
Artisan Fine Homes, in partnership with Haven Custom Homes, completes the first Russell Versaci designed
modular home in Maryland. Click the images (right)
to read the press release and view a photo of the
home in a recent feature in Builder magazine.
click here to read the press release
Maryland
8601 LaSalle Road, Suite 204
Towson, Maryland 21286
Phone: 410.296.0282
Fax: 410.828.9154
New Jersey
2819 Dune Drive
Avalon, New Jersey 08202
Phone: 609.967.7100
Fax: 609.796.5581
Email: info_artisanfinehomes.com
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