Design Matters
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Energy Efficient Wall System: Insulated Concrete Forms
I get many questions as an architect that focuses on energy-efficient, healthy design, but the most frequent is ...
Six year old saves the world?
My six-year-old was asking me about Earth Day. I explained that it is a day to remind us of the power of mother ...
The Craftsman
The Craftsman
The Classic Foursquare evokes memories of your grandma’s house from the moment you lay eyes on the ...
Balancing life: being Dad
Balancing life: being Dad
I have been accused many times of not sleeping in order to do the amount of work that I ...
Arbol House
Arbol House
This Spanish Colonial design is inspired from the traditions of the American Desert Southwest. The ...
“Design is the first sign of human intention” sets the stage for how architecture should be approached
One of my favorite quotes in the architectural world, "design is the first sign of human intention" ~ William ...
The Eleanor
The Eleanor
High quality, efficient footprint, with plenty of storage, this home provides all the comforts that ...
The Backbone of the Construction Industry
The Backbone of the Construction Industry
I was struck the other day at a Central Virginia CSI meeting when our ...
Mixed Humid Climate – Closed Cell vs Open Cell Foam
Mixed Humid Climate – Closed Cell vs Open Cell Foam
I posed a question this week about mixed humid climates - ...
10 Steps to Help You “Go Green”
There is a tremendous amount of information about going green on the news, television shows, and coming from ...
LEED – Cost vs Value
LEED - Cost vs Value
LEED (Green design) and construction does not cost more, quality costs more. When weighing ...
Making small changes each day will make a huge difference
Making small changes each day will make a huge difference
Small Changes will add up to make a big difference for ...