INLAND NEWSPAPER / BARTON SCHOOL HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION 2013

Inspired by the craftsmanship and space efficiency of Japanese architecture, McNaughton sees his role as one of stewardship, responsible for making homes and buildings useful to modem inhabitants, but also keeping them Earth-friendly. “The I green movement isn’t a fringe movement anymore. It’s about making smart buildings that are sensitive to the environment, that use energy wisely and keep costs down,” he says.

TAMMY MINN | INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE / 20 UNDER 40 2005

Shan McNaughton points to an exposed beam of Douglas fir above his head. It’s construction grade, gently sanded and swabbed with tung oil…”It’s a rough look, but one of the elements I wanted to achieve was the contrast between the structural and finished woods.”

TAMMY MINN | INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE / OPEN AIR 2005

When architect Shan McNaughton and his wife, Romina, remodel their historic Redlands home this year, they’ ll do it with green in mind — and not just money. “Besides meeting the requirements of the historical district, we want to be as sensitive as we can to the environment,” McNaughton says.

INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE / THE GREEN HOME 2007

“Many of our older Victorian homes in the down- town area have been renovated or are in the process.” That includes architect Shan McNaughton’s home, a “folk Victorian” originally built in 1886. McNaughton says being close with your neighbors comes with the territory when you live in a historic district.

INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE / REDLANDS DOWNTOWN 2007