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2019 Senior Expo

By cbhendricks | March 14, 2019 | architecture
Are you coming to the 2019 Senior Expo this Sunday, March 17, from Noon - 3 p.m.? I will be speaking at the event ...

First Friday Art Opening – Eastern Mennonite School Artists

By cbhendricks | February 25, 2019 | artwork, community, First Friday
We are excited to kick off our 2019 First Friday Art Gallery season. Come visit, enjoy some food and drink, and ...

Ice on the roof shows clear signs of energy loss vs energy-efficiency

By cbhendricks | February 12, 2019 | architecture
Ice on the roof shows clear signs of energy loss vs energy-efficiency. We were fortunate not to have a huge ice ...

Living Coral, Pantone color of the year can bring vibrancy to your home

By cbhendricks | February 11, 2019 | architecture
The Pantone Color of the Year, Living Coral, is a bright color that energizes and brings warmth to a space. It is ...

Cold Weather Problems In Your Home

By cbhendricks | February 1, 2019 | architecture
There are many cold weather problems in your home, or at least the typical home I see when doing energy audits. ...

Collaboration between Architectural Firms result in Parkside Towns Victoria at Preston Lake

By cbhendricks | January 31, 2019 | architecture
There are many challenges as an architect I face when starting a new project. It may be a tight budget, swift ...

Get your tickets for the Rock Rotary party supporting local non-profits!

By cbhendricks | January 25, 2019 | citizen architect, community, Rotary
It is that time of year again, The Rock Rotary annual Car Raffle Party! Get your tickets for the Rock Rotary party ...
Montessori School of Charlottesville – Project Update

Montessori School of Charlottesville – Project Update

By cbhendricks | January 24, 2019 | architecture
Montessori School of Charlottesville
Is your home comfortable? Energy Audit Follow up

Is your home comfortable? Energy Audit Follow up

By cbhendricks | January 21, 2019 | Building Science, Green Building
An energy-audit is a great "tune-up" for your existing home. I have been offering energy-audits for free for ...

Home Energy Use Average Survey – Please help!

By cbhendricks | January 19, 2019 | architecture
I am working on a research project that looks at different wall types (2 x 4 wood, 2 x 6 wood, ICF, other) ...

Snow and Concrete – how to melt away your problems

By cbhendricks | January 17, 2019 | architecture
Well we finally have winter with snow! This makes some of us happy, and some of us who like warm weather. . . not ...