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Hi!  I’m Jenny Pippin FAIBD, CPBD, CGP

I founded Pippin Home Designs in 1987 with the knowing that quality design improves lives.  Our mission is to help others live a truly inspired and happier life, supported by the one place they spend most of their time...HOME!
Jenny is the Real Deal. I have worked with hundreds of Home Designers and very few have the natural ability and gift Jenny has.  In addition to her God-Given talent for creative design; her designs work!!!  That's the real testimony of a good designer!” 
​- Willis I Spivey - Spivey Construction Co., Inc.
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Pippin Priorities
YOU-Inspired living!
YOU are our source of inspiration in designing your home!  Our personalized process connects us to the way you intend to be living. The outcome is a home unique to you, designed to bring you joy and help you thrive in life.
You-Inspired Discovery Process
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Jenny with Happy Homeowner
Jenny patiently works with her clients as she discerns your lifestyle, daily routines, family structure, favorite activities, and how you spend your leisure time.  Result…a home that fits You!”
​- Happy Homeowner
From the exterior aesthetics to the intelligent interior layout and use of space...we could not be more pleased and HIGHLY recommend Pippin Home Designs.”
​- Happy Homeowner
Neuroaesthetics & The Science of a Happy Home
Form follows FEELING!
Life and happiness are interwoven with the environment in which one lives.  Good design, calibrated to the homeowner, positively influences health, wellbeing, creativity, and joy.  
 
Our goal is to ensure you feel GREAT in your home, taking into consideration neuroaesthetic techniques to design spaces that can enhance your long-term health and happiness.
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EDUCATION is essential!  

​As homeowner advocates we place an emphasis on educating our clients since the many components involved in designing and building a home can be mighty confusing.  
 
This industry is ever evolving, and our continuing education keeps us on the cutting edge.  Integrating new knowledge with time proven techniques allows us to help our clients make wise decisions from start to finish.  
credentials and accolades
Jenny has designed over 50 homes for my company over the past 29 years. We NEVER
had construction issues with her blueprints.  

​​Her plans and corresponding elevations were always modern and kept up with the changing times. In addition, she stays up to date with building codes and new & innovate construction methods."
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– Gordon Builders, Inc.
Every contractor that Jenny recommended from survey, septic, and builders we met with were all very professional. We did not have to expand our search beyond any of Jenny’s recommendations. She made the entire process very simple and stress free."
- Happy Homeowner
TEAM WORK makes the dream work!  

​The Team Approach has proven time and time again to alleviate stressful scenarios, improve communication amongst professionals, and yield a much more cohesive design while maximizing money saving benefits.
what is the Team Approach?
COMMUNICATION is key!  
 
We ALWAYS prioritize communication and encourage you to reach out with any questions you might have.  No question is silly or too small. After all, you’re not supposed to be the expert in building design, we are!  ​
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Jenny always promptly responded to our phone calls and emails. She patiently answered all of our crazy questions. Her word and commitment is as good as gold.”
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 - Kathy Lyerly

It's All About the Views!

​Jenny's lifelong connection with Mother Nature inspired her to design for greater integration between the indoors and outdoors.  
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We believe each house should utilize the natural features of a site by maximizing the best views possible and working with the sun path across the property to create a comfortable home uniquely suited to its environment. ​

By incorporating biophilic design techniques, we’re able to bring the aesthetic beauty and natural healing properties of the surrounding environment into your home.
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Jenny is excellent at maximizing the view and considering the natural terrain of the property, both of which are very important to a lake front house."
- Kathy Odham
Jenny's Story, from Tragedy to Triumph
A couple of major life events in Jenny's mid 20’s helped mold the designer she is today.  Though they were mighty challenging at the time, she's grateful for the lessons they provided, sending her on a path that would differentiate her skills in the industry.
"While beginning my career, I was in a nearly fatal car accident. My back was broken, and I had to be in a full body cast for 4 months. The hallways of my home were too narrow and a sharp 90° turn into my bedroom didn’t allow room for a stretcher, so I had to rent a hospital bed and place it in my front room. This temporary disability inspired me to learn about Accessible and Universal Design to create homes that support homeowners now AND in the future."
"This home also happened to be built as a passive solar house that was inadequately designed. The sunlight absorbing thermal mass that was supposed to trap and hold the heat from the sun were far too small, resulting in an overheated home in the summer. While sweating in an oven of a home office, I envisioned each of my designs assimilating the benefits of nature to make a more comfortable indoor environment.”
"I went back to school, studied energy efficiency and solar design, and became a Certified Green Building Designer. Ever since, I’ve focused on creating homes that are healthy for their homeowners AND the planet."
"These challenges inspired me to dive deeper into areas of the industry I felt were overlooked and underutilized. I founded Pippin Home Designs in 1987 on the notion that homes can and should integrate with nature while supporting the mind, body, and soul of each individual homeowner."
Read Pippin's Inspired Life Story
For her leadership and vision, she is most deserving of the Green Advocate of the Year Award.  She is uniquely qualified to guide other designers and builders in the real-life "lessons learned" towards true sustainability. ” 
- Georgia Toney
Award-Winning Homes with a View
​Over the years Pippin Home Designs has become a nationally acclaimed Residential Design firm known for designing Award-Winning Homes with a View.  We have been acknowledged with over 50 design awards from the American Institute of Building Design, U.S. Green Building Council, Lake Norman Homebuilders Association, Houzz, and more.
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Jenny knocked the design out of the park! She entered it in a national residential design contest and it WON. We highly recommend Jenny and her team!!!!! You will not be disappointed."
- The Muesing's
We were highly impressed with how well Jenny listened to everything we talked about in describing our Dream Home wants and desires.  Everything we had talked about was included, even things we had forgotten we mentioned to her!”
​– Skip and Maria S
The Subtle Art of Listening
​By listening and taking extensive notes during our meetings, we're able to fully take in all that you share with us verbally and nonverbally.  While getting to know you, we're able to transform your inspirations, goals, and desires into a home that is intimately yours.
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The Wind Beneath My Wings
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Thanks to Wes’ 3-D Walkthrough we know what it will be like to walk through our new home. It is an indispensable tool. Jenny and Wes visited our lot and took pictures of the views and then actually incorporated those into the full color renderings! We were so impressed!” 
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Skip and Maria S
The success of Pippin Home Designs has been greatly enhanced since my husband, superhero, forever teammate, and partner in life, Wes Stearns, joined me full-time in the business in 2014.  We have continued to grow and thrive ever since. 

He supports me and our clients with his skills in CADD, 3-D CADD, his invaluable input as a professional photographer and artist, and by making sure I take a break when I need to.  

​I, and all our clients, are grateful for the myriad of ways he enhances the entire process.

We look forward to joining you on the path of designing your future.
 
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COPYRIGHT NOTICE
1987-2021 Copyright. Jennifer B. Pippin.  Pertaining to all home designs, drawings, and photographic imagery of completed designs
presented herein.  No part of the contents of the design work presented on this website may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, for the purpose of replication or adaptation. This material is intended to provide accurate and
authoritative information about  the ​design abilities and expertise of Jennifer B. Pippin and Pippin Home Designs. 
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