Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
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Green Term Defined: Thermal Envelope
The thermal envelope is the barrier used to protect your interior environment from heat transfer from inside to ...
Designing your dream home – Steps to Success in Design
Designing your dream home - Steps to Success in Design
Why is a properly sized HVAC system important?
Why is a properly sized HVAC system important?
Efficiency: You wouldn't purchase a jet airplane to get to the ...
Is it worth it to belong to AIA, CSI, USGBC, NAHB? Does it add value for you or your clients?
The same conversation seems to happen in every organization in the construction industry. How do we get more ...
Design Matters – New construction vs custom construction
Design matters. If you are building a new home, proper planning and design will provide you with the most ...
Water can destroy a home in a short period of time.
A water management system does more than just protect your home from driving rain.
A proper water management ...
Stormwater Fee coming to a town near you SOON.
Storm water has always been an issue on the construction site. Your contractor had to manage run off, clean truck ...
Proper insulation provides comfort and energy efficiency in your basement renovation.
It is very common to find insulation in the floor joists above your head in an unfinished basement or crawl space. ...
How to Renovate your Bathroom for maximum value and comfort.
How to Renovate your Bathroom for maximum value and comfort.
Green Word Defined – Green Washing
Going green has become common place in the marketing world. From light bulbs, clothing, to homes and cars - ...
Should you vent your crawl space?
If your home has a crawl space with plastic laying loosely on the floor and insulation above your head inside the ...
Timberlake Place – Project Feature
Timberlake Place is almost finished. This project is offering affordable elderly housing in Charlottesville, Virginia.