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Reduce Energy Bills With Simple Fixes At North Fork Middle School

Common problems that you can fix to reduce your energy bills at North Fork Middle School There are common problems ...

6th Grade Students working to create a Zero-Energy Science Lab

6th Grade Students are working to create a Zero-Energy Science Lab at North Fork Middle School. I changed careers ...

My best advice for future architectural students…

Here is my best advice for future architectural students: I met with a high school student this morning that is ...

On the Road Collaborative – Architectural Academy

Deborah and I are teaching an architectural academy for On the Road Collaborative this semester. On the Road ...

Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation

Should you use spray foam insulation on your next project? Common questions answered by Ken Wells from Elite ...
Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation

Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation

Should you use spray foam insulation on your next project? Common questions answered by Ken Wells from Elite ...

How Much Insulation Should You Have in Your Attic?

There are three main types of attic insulation: fiberglass, cellulose, and foam. In new construction we almost ...

Modern renovation of a classic contemporary home

We get to do a lot of really cool projects and this is one of the coolest. This home, a contemporary design with ...
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Business Center

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Business Center

We had the opportunity to update and modify the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) airport business center. ...

Which kitchen countertop is right for you?

There are many options for your kitchen countertop, but all seem to have pros and cons making this a hard ...

Chesapeake Western Depot rough-in started

Chesapeake Western Depot rough-in started Progress is being made on the Depot project in downtown Harrisonburg, ...

Hire an Architect to Determine Site Feasibility, Save Money

If you hire an architect, we can work through the site feasibility analysis we are able to look at all the options ...