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Zoom Chat with Jim Leaman – Solar PV on Residential

I have wanted to start a video blog series for some time now, so this change to our normal patterns is the opportunity. Give me some grace while I figure out systems and try some things. For this discussion, I started a ZOOM chat with Jim Leaman on Solar PV on residential projects.
Architectural Assignment – Home School 101 Architecture – Fallingwater

Architectural Assignment – Home School 101 Architecture – Fallingwater

Now that life has changed and the girls are doing online school, I added an architectural class to their weekly work load. This past week, I asked each to write a report on a work of architecture that they each appreciate. Here is the report from Hannah Hendricks.

I created a new free architectural coloring book – CW Depot Coloring Book #architectureisfun

I created a new free architectural coloring book - CW Depot Coloring Book #architectureisfun

Sweet Joy’s Cakes and Desserts Cabin Fever Relief #lovelocal

I was trying to think of some way to spread cheer. I started here by calling Sweet Joy's Cakes and Desserts for some Cabin Fever Relief.
New Architectural Coloring Pages available

New Architectural Coloring Pages available

I created some new architectural coloring pages available today!

We love our small business clients like Harmony Square Dairy Queen #lovelocal

We love our small business clients like Harmony Square Dairy Queen #lovelocal

Support local business in Harrisonburg for a chance to win $50 gift card #lovelocal

Support local business in Harrisonburg for a chance to win $50 gift card #lovelocal

They wanted a rear deck, but did not want to obstruct their view

We met some wonderful folks that purchased a house in Fort Valley. The views were incredible, but it lacked a rear deck. They gave us a call and presented the challenge: they wanted a rear deck, but did not want to obstruct their views with columns.

We love our small business clients like Weiler Orthodontics and Invisalign #lovelocal

We love our small business clients like Weiler Orthodontics and Invisalign #lovelocal

We love our small business clients like the Speech and Language Center #lovelocal

We love our small business clients like the Speech and Language Center

Online Architectural Tours you don’t want to miss

I have been looking for some cool online architectural tours to add to the list of things to keep young minds busy. Here is my list of online architectural tours you don't want to miss.