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Designing for the NRV: Unveiling Airport Acres with Habitat for Humanity

Designing for the NRV: Unveiling Airport Acres with Habitat for Humanity

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 22, 2025

We are thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of the New River...

30 things you can do to make your commercial building Earth Friendly

30 things you can do to make your commercial building Earth Friendly

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 18, 2016

30 things you can do to make your commercial building Earth Friendly How do you start? How do you...

Green Design vs Design – What Do You Want?

Green Design vs Design – What Do You Want?

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 16, 2015

We have built a solid reputation for delivering "green" architectural design for our clients. We...

Can you live in a “tiny” home? What is “right sized?”

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 10, 2014

The tiny house movement has gained a huge amount of momentum since Katrina Cottages became...

Design Matters – why it matters to me and I want it to matter to you.

by Charles Hendricks | Jul 24, 2013

Design - Why it matters to me. I blog a lot about building science, the importance of holistic...

Simple solutions that reduce energy consumption – transpired solar collector

by Charles Hendricks | Jul 22, 2013

In the commercial building world, design is often overlooked from the performance side. The focus...

My journey with Climate Change as an architect. Trying to find a design solution to save the world.

My journey with Climate Change as an architect. Trying to find a design solution to save the world.

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 17, 2012

In 1994 I started my career as an architectural student at a University focused on sustainable...

Timberlake Place – Affordable Elderly Housing in Charlottesville

Timberlake Place – Affordable Elderly Housing in Charlottesville

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 11, 2011

There is nothing better than working with great clients on projects that offer the community a...

Value Added Design – Go Green

by Charles Hendricks | May 22, 2011

Value Added Design – Go Green

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Gaines Group Architects is a firm that has a commitment to designing for the future. We have assembled a remarkably talented and experienced team of professionals to pull all building elements into a single elegant and functional design. Integrity, budget control, effective and timely communication, and a thorough knowledge of current technology, construction methods, and materials turn our promise and your dream into a delightful reality.

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Charlottesville Office:

Charlottesville
Office:

910 East High St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Office: 434-979-5245

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Harrisonburg Office:

Harrisonburg
Office:

141 W. Bruce St. Suite 201
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Office: 540-437-0012

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Roanoke Office:

Roanoke
Office:

CoLab, 1327 Grandin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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