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!
High Performance Home Construction – Design Matters
An efficient and neat mechanical system is a clear sign of a good builder. If they are willing to run lines ...
Design Matters – New Home vs. Custom Home
The design of a home does not stop at the curb. You have to be able to carry your design through to the inside of ...
A Home Specific for you – Design Matters
No matter what your goals, you can design a house around the way you live and for your site. This home has a ...
It is hard to call it work when it is so much fun! Design Matters
Do you ever wish you could change things, create things, or make things? I spend everyday looking for solutions, ...
Project Update – Crossroads Farm
Our project in Crossroads Farm is done (almost, just little items left). I think it turned out great (anytime the ...
Getting back to the basics – Design Matters
I spend a LOT of time talking about architecture, building science, and community.The backbone of any town, city, ...
How to advance in the construction industry
One of the best investments I have made so far in my career is getting involved with CSI. This organization allows ...
Knowledge is Key
We want to put things in a box and know the solution. We want answers and we want them to solve the problems in ...
Harrisonburg Warehouse project – Design Matters
In 1849, French gardener Joseph Monier wanted to make a more durable flowerpot. His solution involved an iron mesh ...
Crossroads Farm High Performance House
The house is done, the clients are moved in, here is a photo story of the process:
Happy Thanksgiving, hope you have an incredible day!
Happy Thanksgiving, hope you have an incredible day!
On this Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of all the ...
10 Things to Look For When Selecting a Builder
Selecting a builder is a stressful decision for those investing in home renovations or new construction in these ...