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!
Fall Eco-tip for your fall cleanup
Spend some time collecting your yard waste this fall in a pile / compost bin / compost barrel. This pile will ...
It is not all about design when talking to an architect
It is not all about design when talking to an architect
Peace be with you on this 10th Anniversary
On this day we look back and remember those that passed on 9/11. Some were just trying to do their jobs to get a ...
Construct 2011 is next week, will you be there?
It has been too long since the last Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) national conference. I am looking ...
Is happiness created by “Place” Harrisonburg?
JMU is ranked as the 20th Happiest School in the country by Newsweek & the Daily Beast in a poll just ...
You know you are an architect if _____________________
It takes a unique personality to be an architect. Many people tell me that they were going to be an architect, ...
Design for a Lifetime
We are working on the design of a new multi-family project specifically for seniors in Charlottesville named ...
Gaines Group Logo Coloring Contest Entries
Here are some of the entries to our logo coloring contest. Take a look and tell us which one you like the best!
New Home Loan program for Energy Efficiency
Message from Eric Beck:
The Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta just rolled out a couple of new products. Two of ...
Rockingham County Fair coloring contest
Rockingham County Fair coloring contest
Here are some of the entries from the first day of the kids coloring ...
Community Health – Can we revive place during economic weakness
I am excited to see a new commercial business opening in Broadway, Virginia. Plan B is under construction. They ...
Timberlake Place – Affordable Elderly Housing in Charlottesville
There is nothing better than working with great clients on projects that offer the community a great ...