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!
Business Matters: Solar PV that makes Cents
Does Solar PV makes sense for business? YES.
Check out my slides here: CAAV - Solar Business
Active solar PV ...
What are your energy expectations?
I know when we were looking for our first home we never talked about the monthly electric bills. We were ...
Rainwater Harvesting – Design Matters
One of the most important things an architect can bring to a project is knowledge of materials and systems. In ...
LEED is a Tool that Creates Better Buildings
The LEED rating system has faced some serious criticism over the last several years for the actual building ...
Does Going Green Cost More? Nope!
Does Going Green Cost More? Nope!
Sustainability defined – Because that is the way we always do it is not the answer!
As Thomas Jefferson said to James Madison in 1789, "The Earth belongs to the living. No man by natural right can ...
Design Matters – Good planning pays for itself with any construction project
The process of design is a mystery to many people and they don't understand that this is the process. The former ...
Is big commercial good for Harrisonburg?
Scott Rogers posted news of a new commercial business potentially coming to Harrisonburg this year. We have ...
Energy Efficient Home Renovation – Design Matters
Anytime you are thinking of doing a kitchen renovation or bedroom addition, that means you have a chance to make ...
Shenandoah Sunshine: Harvesting Solar Power in the Valley
Tapping the power of the sun? No more utility bills? The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley is sponsoring the ...
Spend where it makes the most difference – Design Matters
Building a home is a major investment of time, energy, emotions, and money. You have to make some hard decisions ...
Thinking of New Solutions – Design Matters
Many developers are looking for new solutions to their traditional projects in this "new" economy. From live work ...