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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 ...
2019 New Year’s Resolution: Save The Environment!

2019 New Year’s Resolution: Save The Environment!

By cbhendricks | January 3, 2019 | architecture
As a Junior at James Madison University studying Architectural Design, I've heard my share (and more!) about ...
Look For Air Leaks If Your House Is Cold

Look For Air Leaks If Your House Is Cold

By cbhendricks | December 11, 2018 | architecture, Building Science
This time of year it is sometimes hard to get warm. Does your house have that one room that is always a few ...

Architect Travels: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

By cbhendricks | December 8, 2018 | architecture
Guest Post by Architect Deborah Smith. I am a self-proclaimed homebody, but nothing will peel me off the couch ...

Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center kicks off capital campaign

By cbhendricks | December 6, 2018 | architecture
We love working with non-profits in our community that are doing good work. The Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day ...

Locally Made Well-Crafted Custom Gift Options in Harrisonburg

By cbhendricks | December 4, 2018 | architecture
Are you looking for a locally made well-crafted gift for someone special this year? Check out Unlimited Creations ...

CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center Gingerbread House Competition

By cbhendricks | December 2, 2018 | architecture
CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center is hosting a Gingerbread House design competition. I hope you ...

Depot coloring contest sponsored by Gaines Group Architects

By cbhendricks | November 30, 2018 | architecture
It is time to show off your Depot coloring contest entries! Starting tomorrow, December 1st, at noon, bring in a ...

First Friday Art Opening – Eastern Mennonite School Interact Student Art

By cbhendricks | November 21, 2018 | artwork, community, First Friday
Each month on the First Friday we host a new artist art opening in our building’s 2nd floor gallery at the ...
Increase comfort and cut energy bills for your home

Increase comfort and cut energy bills for your home

By cbhendricks | November 20, 2018 | architecture
This time of year my phone starts ringing on a regular basis for our free energy audit service. People do not like ...