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!
Design Matters for a healthy and happy future
Design Matters for a healthy and happy future. Ask for better solutions, celebrate beauty, and demand more quality. Design Matters.
Top blog posts of 2020
Check out the top blog posts of 2020 and give some feedback on what you want to see featured in 2021
Our team continues to build knowledge – Deborah now hold her CDT Certification
Our team values education and we work hard to stay on top of the latest developments in the construction industry. ...
365 intentional acts of kindness, please join me #rocktownresilient #365actsofkindness
I have decided that this coming year I am going to do 365 intentional acts of kindness. Please join me in making our world a little brighter for others. #rocktownresilient #365actsofkindness
Energy-efficiency home hacks
Here are some energy-efficiency blog posts I have written over the years. I hope these will help you narrow down those vampire loads, cold room mysteries, high energy bill conundrums, and generally help you save money, live more comfortably, and improve your indoor environmental quality.
Help my small business survive
I need your help. If I have designed a project or answered questions for you - custom home, renovation, addition, business, school, church, energy-audit, phone consultation - would you please write an online review for me?
Kelton Station Apartments, Williamsburg: under construction
Adrienne and her team, led by Ray Gaines are working on luxury living communities around the commonwealth. One ...
Design for Connection
As human beings, we need a sense of belonging, connection, we need to gather. Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and improve our immune systems. As I think about the projects I have worked on over the last few years, many of them have a common theme of providing a place for connection.
Why architecture?
Why architecture? Because we make clients happy, builders look good, reduce call backs, improve energy efficiency, and help create beauty in this world. #designmatters
Home office renovation
I have had many discussions about home office renovations with a variety of people over the last 8 months. Are you considering upgrading your space?
Tis the season, to stop air leaks in your home
Taking time to seal the holes will improve the comfort of your home as well as potentially reduce your electric bills. One place that is easy to improve is around light switches and electric outlets.
Ready for winter? Check your attic.
As the cold weather approaches, it is time to make sure you are ready for the change. The easiest place to make improvements in most homes is the attic.