Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
Tired of High Electric Bills? Get the Test!
If you are ready to fight back against those high energy costs or simply want your house to be more comfortable, ...
Pantops Office getting even sweeter!
For those that have visited our Charlottesville office you already know, it is a pretty sweet space. But coming ...
Does Going Green cost more?
Does Going Green cost more?
Is your house custom or just new construction?
For those looking to build a new home, what is your motivation? Do you want a house that is new or do you want a ...
Make your house a home for a lifetime!
If you are like most people over the age of 45, you do not want to move from your house. It is a comfortable ...
The Gaines Group, PLC Celebrates 25 years of service to the community!
The Gaines Group, PLC Architecture and Interior Design is celebrating 25 years of success in creating an ...
CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) training in Harrisonburg, Virginia
According to a report from the Center for Housing Policy, by the year 2050, the population of Americans aged 65 ...
Top 10 Things to do this Spring for your Home and Health
The trees are blooming, the grass is growing, and my allergies are going crazy, Spring has certainly sprung! This ...
Charlottesville Home Show – Blue Ridge Home and Garden Festival
The Blue Ridge Home and Garden Show is just around the corner. This will be our first year at the event and we are ...
Citizen Architect – Design Matters
I believe that as an architect I have an ethical duty to design solutions that are energy efficient, durable, and ...
The SVBA Home Show 2012 – Ask the architect?
The Home Show is a chance to meet so many people who can help you design, build, renovate, or modify your home. So ...
SVBA Home Show – Harrisonburg’s place for all things residential construction
If you are thinking about renovating your existing home, building a new home, or purchasing a home, the place to ...