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Publications

Welcome to KD KENNY Builders+

Our builds are based on good construction practices and designs principles of traditional through modern architecture. Each building is site specific. As a commissioned builder, KDK+ combining a genuine interest in good architecture and design with a commitment to build exquisite homes, Kevin established the company in 1979. And relies on his experience working for large developers and builders to help him and his team to evaluate, plan and create each and every home. Kevin’s love of building and his ability to freshly intrepid architectural plans and creative solutions to issues that arise has helped KD KENNY Builders+ becomes one of the Northern California's sought after builders. Kevin and his team have personally managed the construction of the personal residences for some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most influential people. His philosophy is simple: “We want to work with talented and creative architects and interior designers, building for exciting and interesting clients, with highly skilled craftsmen and natural materials while in collaboration being innovative, creative and just having fun at building”.

Magazine Covers

Publication Links

“Sinbad Creek.” archello. 9 October 2015 

“Sinbad Creek Residence: A modern house in rural Sunol, California.”  10 Stunning Homes.  1 October 2015

“Couple create hillside haven at Sunol’s Sinbad Creek.” SF Chronicle Online. 28 March 2014    

Williamson, Caroline.  “A Modern Home in Rural Sunol, California.”  Design Milk. 28 May 2015    

Awards & Recognitions

Platinum Award.  ASID California Peninsula Chapter Design Awards.  2015.
Sinbad Creek Residence


Merit Award. Gold Nugget Awards: Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference: Best Custom Home, 8,001-12,000SF.  2014.
Sinbad Creek Residence


Merit Award. Gold Nugget Awards: Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference: Best Custom Home, 4,000-8,000SF
Oak Knoll House, Napa, CA. 2017


Featured in Diablo Magazine, NorCal AIA - 2013

Featured on the cover of Designers Illustrated 

Featured story Today’s Home Magazine, 2004

Featured on the cover of House Beautiful Home Building 

Selected as one of the ‘Top 30 TecBuilders’ in the United States by TecHome Builder Magazine

Habitat for Humanity – East bay, Contributor and renewable resource contractor

Builder of the ‘Home of the Month’ from Ebode.com, 2002

1st place in the ASID design competition for single family dwellings over 3,000 square feet 1999

Selected as builder of one of the Most Beautiful Homes of the East Bay by Coldwell Banker’s 
Best Homes of the Bay Area, 1998

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