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SVBA Home and Living Expo Upcycle Challenge “Turn Table”

By cbhendricks | April 3, 2017 | architecture
Upcycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often ...

Harrisonburg Construction at the SVBA Home and Living Expo

By harrisonburgarchitect | April 1, 2017 | Harrisonburg Architect
Harrisonburg Construction at the SVBA Home and Living Expo Harrisonburg Canstruction is scheduled for April 8th at ...
Check Out This Contemporary Cottage – Project Update

Check Out This Contemporary Cottage – Project Update

By harrisonburgarchitect | March 24, 2017 | Harrisonburg Architect
This contemporary cottage, designed by Ray Gaines in the Charlottesville office, features bold colors, careful ...

Custom Designed Homes – could it cost less than existing homes?

By harrisonburgarchitect | March 9, 2017 | architecture
Custom Designed Homes - could it cost less than existing homes? Scott Rogers and I have been having a virtual ...
Air Leaks in Your Home on a Windy Day – Seal Them Up and Save Money

Air Leaks in Your Home on a Windy Day – Seal Them Up and Save Money

By harrisonburgarchitect | February 15, 2017 | architecture, Building Science
It is supposed to be windy later today. The wind blowing on one side of your home will create a positive pressure ...

The LOFTS At 83 South Main Are Ready For Move In

By harrisonburgarchitect | February 13, 2017 | Harrisonburg Architect
To read previous blogs about this project, click here. The LOFTS at 83 South Main are ready for move in after ...
Listening Is Important, But Telling Your Story Comes First For Good Design

Listening Is Important, But Telling Your Story Comes First For Good Design

By harrisonburgarchitect | February 9, 2017 | Harrisonburg Architect
The process of design is emotional. It takes a lot of vulnerability, patience, and openness to get it right. I ...

Recessed Lighting Could Waste Energy and Comfort

By harrisonburgarchitect | February 6, 2017 | architecture
Recessed lighting, also called can lights, are light fixtures mounted in the ceiling so that it is flush with the ...