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Hope in the Future of Sustainable Design

Charles has the pleasure of speaking about building science and sustainable design in a variety of venues and to diverse groups of people. His years of experience speaking on these topics has given him an insightful perspective on the future of sustainable design and building....

11 Nov 22

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Remembering Trevor Jones

It is with very heavy hearts we share that our team member and friend, Trevor Roman Jones passed suddenly on October 31, 2022. At the age of 31, his passing has left our team with a deep sadness and it has been difficult to find the words to express our grief. Below, Charles...

09 Nov 22

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CSI National Conference

The Construction Specification Institute’s National Conference was recently held in Denver, Colorado where both Caitlin Morgan and Ray Gaines had the opportunity to attend this year’s event. It was a week filled with learning, connecting with fellow industry...

28 Oct 22

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Energy Efficiency is Key for a Comfortable Home

Fall weather and the smell of pumpkin spice has us thinking about insulation and air sealing. We know the cold weather will soon be setting in and now is the time to ensure energy efficiency in your home and prepare for the colder temperatures ahead. No one wants to suffer...

28 Oct 22

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First Friday Featuring Mae Stoll

The walls of the Depot continue to shine with local artist’s work and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the arts in our community. With only two more gallery openings left this year, we are excited to feature artist Mae Stoll at the Depot on Friday, November...

24 Oct 22

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Building a Stronger Community.

We hold to our belief that it requires action, time, and energy to build a stronger, more vibrant community. Community has many scales and our collective actions create a ripple effect. Last week Charles had a full schedule of events and he was reminded of the value each of us...

17 Oct 22

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Celebrating Universal Music Day

It’s common to catch our team members focused on work while silently humming along to familiar tunes in our ears. Working in a studio environment gives us the ability to easily collaborate and join forces on our design work, but we collectively enjoy the inspiration and...

15 Oct 22

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A Weekend with Rotary and SLI

It was a busy weekend for Rockingham Rotary Club and Eastern Mennonite School’s Interact Club as they teamed up to pick up trash along Rt. 42 in Rockingham County. As a sponsor and liaison between these two clubs, Charles helps these clubs collaborate on projects. This...

10 Oct 22

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Cabin in the Woods: Project Update

Our cabin in the woods project is shaping up to be a lovely retreat for our clients. The progress being made will upgrade and maximize our client’s comfort and relaxation in this place. This project has been another enjoyable experience of designing to achieve our clients...

04 Oct 22

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Mind Behind the Design Spotlight: James Halstead

As we continue our series featuring the “Minds Behind our Designs”, we are excited to share a team member whose invaluable skill set allows him to touch almost every project. James Halstead has served as our Structural Design Director since 2013 and brings a depth and...

29 Sep 22

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First Friday Art Gallery Opening Featuring Wendy Lam

Next in our lineup of First Friday artists is local painter, Wendy Bowers Lam. We are looking forward to hosting Wendy on Friday, October 7th from 5:00-7:00PM, and invite everyone to visit the event page here. Get to know Wendy before the gallery opening by checking out her...

19 Sep 22

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Design Lives in the Details

Design lives in the details. As architects and designers, we find ourselves oscillating between a larger, holistic view of design one minute, and then headfirst into the details a moment later. We must be adaptable and open to looking at each project through both lenses...

12 Sep 22

By : Annie Frazier

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Design Matters is a place for me, Charles Hendricks, to share thoughts, community events, projects, and opinions. These are my thoughts and do not represent the ideas and thoughts of others in our business. Please comment on my blog posts, share your thoughts with me, or just let me know you have been here. Thanks for reading!