Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
Remember to include the fun when you are building your new home
Remember to include the fun elements when you are building a new home. Don't just focus on the functional elements ...
I get asked all the time, what type of architecture do you design? It is not an easy question to answer.
I get asked all the time, what type of architecture do you design? It is not an easy question to answer as we do a ...
Green Term Defined: Humidistat
An electronic device that is similar to a thermostat and is essential for understanding your home's moisture ...
Do you need an architect or can you just find a plan in a magazine?
Do you need an architect or can you just find a plan in a magazine?
#Architects are not normal people
What an architect sees: properly installed flashing and house wrap to provide appropriate water protection for the ...
Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour
Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour
Air Changes per Hour (ACH) is the measure how many times the air ...
Home for a Lifetime in Albemarle County
Home for a Lifetime in Albemarle County
This home for a lifetime is being built by the home owner. It has to be ...
Happy Earth Day – Time to Celebrate!
Happy Earth Day - it is time to celebrate! On this anniversary of Earth Day the movement has become a global phenomenon.
Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape
Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape
As I was working in the yard today I started thinking about how much ...
Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show in Review
Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show in Review
Wow, what a weekend! The weather was perfect and the ...
Green Term Defined: Infrared thermography
Green Term Defined: Infrared thermography
Infrared Thermography, thermal imaging, or thermal video, is a type of ...
Green Term Defined: Specifications
Construction Specifications are the cornerstone of the project design. In most cases they override the project ...