London Design Build is a Seattle-based design-build firm founded in 2005 by Ben Middlemiss, whose background in engineering and architectural design, sharpened by his studies at the University of Exeter in the UK, shapes the way his team approaches every project. For nearly two decades, London Design Build has served homeowners throughout Seattle and the Eastside, building an award-winning practice around three guiding principles: creativity, communication, and care. Read on to discover how Ben thinks about the evolution of outdoor living in the Pacific Northwest, what today's luxury clients expect, and why Infratech heaters have become a mainstay in the outdoor spaces his team designs and builds.
Abigail Homes builds award-winning luxury homes in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team specializes in full custom homes built for energy efficiency and healthy indoor air and water. At the 2026 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes, their Emerson Estate took home four of six Industry Awards of Excellence and the People’s Choice Award. The home pairs French Country-inspired architecture with resort-style outdoor living designed to be enjoyed well beyond the warmer months. We spoke with the Abigail Homes team about the home, the outdoor living trends shaping their region, and why they chose Infratech to keep both of the home’s covered outdoor spaces comfortable year-round.