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Green Term Defined: Conservation
Conservation, to me, is the key to a more energy-efficient future for our built environment. It is the act of ...
Becoming a Kraken! The Challenge.
Want to change the future, don't like where the industry is today, looking for a brighter future, want to have an ...
Who Can You Trust in the Construction Industry?
I was called out to a house in Albemarle County yesterday to look at a window issue (I will not post any pictures ...
Green Term Defined: Stormwater
Those living in the Chesapeake Bay Water Shed are going to start hearing a LOT about stormwater over the next few ...
Our spring has been incredible so far, how about you?
After a very cold winter, I think we are all celebrating Spring this year. Here are some pictures that I have ...
Harrisonburg office renovation under construction
The Harrisonburg office building being renovated in downtown has moved into the next stage of construction. Holes ...
Green Term Defined: Stack Effect
Stack Effect is the movement of air into and out of buildings, driven by air pressure, temperature differential, ...
What do you think of this view – Old Town Harrisonburg New Home Construction
Update on the custom home in Old Town Harrisonburg under construction. Previous updates here, here, and here. ...
Thermal Envelope Issues Identified – Is Your Home Wasting Money?
Your energy bills depend on having a complete thermal envelope. This home owner added insulation to the attic ...
Green Term Defined: Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is possibly the most exciting thing that has happened to building design in my lifetime. This ...
Magnolia Ridge Home – Update
Here is an update of our Magnolia Ridge Home that is under construction. I have posted about it in the past here ...
Crossroads Farm Home Revisited
I had the privilege of visiting a past client last week. Here are a couple of images.