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!
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 ...
Solarize Harrisonburg deadline is October 31!
If you’ve ever thought about using solar power for your electricity, here’s your chance!
Solarize Harrisonburg ...
Construct Show Baltimore recap
The Construct Show has come and gone. It was a great event with excellent learning opportunities, networking, ...
Does your apartment create a sense of community?
The design of an apartment building is not often discussed in the world of architects. Many developers use cheap ...
Custom Home – How to Get Started (Part 7) – Moving the dirt
Thinking of building a custom home? Know the steps so you can control the process. The next step in our series is ...
Green Term Defined: Indoor Environmental Quality
The average American spends a large amount of their time indoors in our current society (according to an EPA ...