About Paradise Century Homes
Design, Engineering, & Construction
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Rainwater & Snowmelt Systems
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Ed Farnam is a former medical device R&D and manufacturing engineer, with 20 years experience working in Silicon Valley and Flagstaff. Paradise Century Homes was started with the intent of building high quality, sustainable, "green" single family custom homes in Flagstaff, Arizona. Design and construction emphasize good ergonomics and "livability", as well as low energy use, easy maintenance, and long life for the structures. We believe homes should be designed and built to last well over 100 years.
1983 to 1985: First work in construction–electrical and framing
1985: Graduated from Cal State University-Fresno, B.S. Chemistry
1985 to 2006: Worked as chemist and engineer in the medical device industry, designing and building diagnostic devices and manufacturing equipment. Occasionally worked as an electrician on the side.
1994: Bought property in Flagstaff
1996 to 2000: Bought a 60 year old house in San Mateo, California and renovated
2001: Built personal home in Flagstaff
2007: Obtained licenses and other legal requirements, and started Paradise Century Homes.