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If you want to be a better architect, you should read these 15 books.

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 27, 2015 | architecture

If you want to be a better architect, you should read these 15 books

Memorial Day – Celebrate I Honor I Remember

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 25, 2015 | Harrisonburg Architect

Memorial Day Celebrate I Honor I Remember All gave some, some gave all. A prayer for peace. Then they will ...

#Architects are not normal people Part II

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 22, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

#Architects are not normal people. Part II. See part I here. As an architect, I have had years of training that ...

Get rid of the mess in your house with these design strategies

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 20, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Clutter around the house is a common issue in many homes today. Of course the best way to reduce clutter is to ...

Green Term Defined: No-Step Entry

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 18, 2015 | architecture, Green Building, green term defined, Harrisonburg Architect

Green Term Defined: No-Step Entry Want to build the most sustainable home possible? Then you should make your ...

Broadway Barn – a look inside

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 15, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

I have posted pictures of the barn behind our house before - check some of them out here. So while I was working ...

Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot in Harrisonburg history

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 13, 2015 | architecture

I have been documenting the history of Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot building in Harrisonburg. With help from many area resources the history of the building is coming together.

Green Term Defined: Historic Building

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 11, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Green Term Defined: Historic Building A historic building is a structure that has historic, architectural, ...

Thinking of building a new home – consider these questions first

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 9, 2015 | architecture

If you are thinking of building a new home - you should consider these questions first. 1. What is a typical ...

Remember to include the fun when you are building your new home

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 8, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

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.

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 6, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

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

By harrisonburgarchitect | May 4, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

An electronic device that is similar to a thermostat and is essential for understanding your home's moisture ...