Gila River Indian Community  Sacaton, Az 13 sustainable designed homes  completion date 3/2011
omni block high mass exterior wall system, high performace glazing, sealed building envelope, high seer zoned a/c system, bio based spray foam ceiling insulation

Sanderson-Gabrielson Home Vail, AZ (sustainable design/build) completion date 9/30/2010
Just under 5000 sq ft under roof, AAC Block exterior walls, Zoned A/C, solar hot water, gray water system, spray foam roof insulation, skylights, low E-3 glazing and

Tom Norris' personal commitment to designing and building "green" sustainable, quality, energy efficient, environmentally friendly projects is exemplified by the fact that he a qualified architect and builder in the City of Scottsdale's Green Building Program and is ranked as one of the top architects and custom home builders by Arizona Business Magazine, "Ranking Arizona". He was appointed to the Scottsdale Green Building Advisory Committee in 2009. As a qualified instructor he offers classes to Realtors, educating them in "green" and sustainability.

As a registered Architect and licensed residential and commercial contractor, he has the knowledge and experience to design what can be built.

After growing up on a farm in Northern Missouri, Tom spent time in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division which enhanced his discipline and drive. After completing his military duty he returned to school and studied creative philosophy and art under the tutelage of Dr Robert Nagle at Northwest Missouri State University. Tom honed his skills of seeing the simple in the complex which has allowed him to find solutions to design and building challenges where others have been stymied.