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!
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2021 Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale
This past weekend we had the pleasure of sponsoring the 2021 Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale. This all-volunteer ...
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Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham (LHR)
Our very own Deborah Smith has begun her leadership training through LHR here in Harrisonburg Virginia! Founded in ...
![Blue Ridge Mountain Home](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/blue-ridge-mountain-home1-400x284.jpg)
Blue Ridge Mountain Home
Amazing views have been a hallmark of many of our recent projects and this one is no exception. Poised looking ...
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Weiler Orthodontics
We are thrilled to see our small business clients growing and expanding. In 2016 we did a major interior ...
![Rocktown Energy Fest: Gaines Group Panel](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rocktown-energy-festival-1-400x284.png)
Rocktown Energy Fest: Gaines Group Panel
We are beyond excited for our very own Charles Hendricks to attend the first annual Rocktown Energy Fest to ...
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First Friday Featured Artist – Sara Harper
We are thrilled to jump back into another First Friday celebration this month with artist, Sara Harper. Based in ...
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At Home Energy: Around the House
This week we went over the different ways to conserve energy using sunlight and rainwater, but if growing your own ...
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At Home Energy: Hydro
Much like the sun, water also offers many opportunities that can save money and the environment. If you are ...
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At Home Energy: Solar
As the desire to utilize green energy grows, the tools to harness it expand as well. As the options continue to ...
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Brooder House
We love working with the Brethren Mennonite Heritage Center to preserve our local history and enhance the campus ...
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Hillcrest House
The Hillcrest project took shape through the pandemic with a lot of changes happening in our industry and how we ...
![Quality Design Could Save Your Life -Ductwork & Insulation](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/qualitydesigncouldsaveyourlife-ductworkinsulation-400x284.jpeg)
Quality Design Could Save Your Life -Ductwork & Insulation
Quality Ductwork for your heating and cooling system is a key factor when it comes to having healthy air in your ...