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!
Empathy as a Design Tool
Empathy as a Design Tool
Using empathy as a design tool is a powerful way to create buildings with purpose. It is ...
Oriental Express and Catering Company project update
The Oriental Express and Catering Company is quickly taking shape as Constable Construction puts our design ...
Visualizing the Design with Renderings
As architects sometimes we take for granted our ability to visualize the design solution before it is drawn. It is ...
Time for a home renovation?
Is it time for a home renovation?
We are hearing from a lot of people that want to stay in their current home ...
What special design feature makes a dream home?
If you could have one special thing in your new custom home, what would it be?
We have awesome opportunities to ...
Listen to Hear
One of the key characteristics of a good designer is someone who listens well. I was speaking with one of our ...
Life as a small architectural firm
As a small architectural firm, we have to stay flexible and have a wide understanding of building types. We work ...
History off of the paper
History in the physical and visual
In an earlier post, I talked about my interview with a client about why old ...
Trauma-Informed Design
Architecture, traditionally seen as a field focused on aesthetics and functionality, is now exploring a more empathetic approach known as trauma-informed design.
Intersectionality: Designing Truly Inclusive Spaces
By Aliyah D. White
Inclusivity and diversity are buzzwords that have continued to gain traction in the ...
Style and Function designed for Luxury Homes
We have had the opportunity to design beautiful luxury homes for a variety of clients with a variety of goals. The ...
Cold weather Cold house No More
Do you have a cold house? This cold snap has been a great reminder of all the things you can do to your home to ...