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!
I keep coming up short daily in reaching my goals
I am an environmentalist. I work daily to help others understand how they can create buildings that are healthy, ...
renovated downtown office in Harrisonburg almost done
One of the most environmentally sensitive things we can do in the building industry is to save an existing ...
Green Term Defined: Geothermal Heat Pump
A geothermal heat pump or ground source heat pump is a heating and cooling system that transfers heat to and from ...
The Park(let) Project is today. Want a park downtown, love green space? This event is for you.
The third annual Harrisonburg Park(let) project is taking place today. This event was created three years ago when ...
Green Term Defined: Building Automation System
Building automation system is technology that can be used to control the heating and cooling systems in a ...
5 Reasons Why an Architect Can Benefit EVERY Construction Project
There are many benefits to hiring an architect for every construction project.
1. We see the big picture - ...
Do you save money by hiring an architect?
Hiring an architect should save you time, money, minimize bumps, streamline the building process, and provide an ...
Custom Green Home built with luxury in mind
Thinking about building an energy efficient home? Want luxury living? They can easily be combined. Green design ...
Green Term Defined: Detached Garage
It all started so innocently, we became a car based society and wanted to protect our investments. So we went from ...
Get your home ready for an #energy-efficient and #healthy home this fall
Check your door and window weather-stripping. Air leakage is the biggest energy waste that we find in homes. ...
Penn Laird Custom Home – project update – Solar Courtyard
We got some new pictures of one of our favorite projects, the Penn Laird custom home. These show the solar system ...
We Are Honored to be Named the 2014 “Best Small Architectural Firm” By USGBC
The Gaines Group, PLC voted “Best Small Architectural Firm” in the 2014 Best of Building Award by USGBC’s 13,000 ...