About Next Great American Homes
When Leigh Overland began thinking about the next home he would live in, he considered how the world is changing. As his plans took shape, he realized he wanted to build a home that would last, provide comforts that also offered a healthy indoor and outdoor environment, and could withstand the kinds of destructive weather that is becoming more commonplace.
Leigh has experience with Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, and chose it as a basis for his home. He knew he wanted all components to be energy efficient, and he anticipated that since he is near the coast, his neighborhood could face high winds and floods.
“We will demonstrate that, thanks to its progressive preservation approach, this home will transform the way we build and interact with the environment”
Leigh received his Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology and studied at The American University in Rome, Italy. Leigh founded his architectural firm in 1980, is certified in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He is also able to practice nationally through the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. The firm has designs across many industries; commercial, religious, and residential projects, with over 40 projects a year managed concurrently.
A member of the American Institute of Architects, the Connecticut Society of Architects, and the Building Officials and Code Administrators, he is currently chairman of the Danbury Architectural Advisory Committee and on the Board of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, as well as the founder and past president of Westport BNI, a 60-member organization of professional Westport businesses.