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!
Spend where it makes the most difference – Design Matters
Building a home is a major investment of time, energy, emotions, and money. You have to make some hard decisions ...
Thinking of New Solutions – Design Matters
Many developers are looking for new solutions to their traditional projects in this "new" economy. From live work ...
High Performance Home Construction – Design Matters
An efficient and neat mechanical system is a clear sign of a good builder. If they are willing to run lines ...
Architects are Sexy
According to a survey conducted in 2005 (yes I am still holding on to this survey after all these years), there is ...
Design Matters – New Home vs. Custom Home
The design of a home does not stop at the curb. You have to be able to carry your design through to the inside of ...
A Home Specific for you – Design Matters
No matter what your goals, you can design a house around the way you live and for your site. This home has a ...
It is hard to call it work when it is so much fun! Design Matters
Do you ever wish you could change things, create things, or make things? I spend everyday looking for solutions, ...
Project Update – Crossroads Farm
Our project in Crossroads Farm is done (almost, just little items left). I think it turned out great (anytime the ...
Getting back to the basics – Design Matters
I spend a LOT of time talking about architecture, building science, and community.The backbone of any town, city, ...
How to advance in the construction industry
One of the best investments I have made so far in my career is getting involved with CSI. This organization allows ...
Knowledge is Key
We want to put things in a box and know the solution. We want answers and we want them to solve the problems in ...
Harrisonburg Warehouse project – Design Matters
In 1849, French gardener Joseph Monier wanted to make a more durable flowerpot. His solution involved an iron mesh ...