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!
Home Energy Use Average Survey – Please help!
I am working on a research project that looks at different wall types (2 x 4 wood, 2 x 6 wood, ICF, other) ...
Snow and Concrete – how to melt away your problems
Well we finally have winter with snow! This makes some of us happy, and some of us who like warm weather. . . not ...
Volunteering for a better community
Congratulations to Judith Trumbo, Business Person of the Year, Welhelmina Johnson, Diversity Leadership award, the ...
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2019 New Year’s Resolution: Save The Environment!
As a Junior at James Madison University studying Architectural Design, I've heard my share (and more!) about ...
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Look For Air Leaks If Your House Is Cold
This time of year it is sometimes hard to get warm. Does your house have that one room that is always a few ...
Architect Travels: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
Guest Post by Architect Deborah Smith.
I am a self-proclaimed homebody, but nothing will peel me off the couch ...
Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center kicks off capital campaign
We love working with non-profits in our community that are doing good work. The Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day ...
Locally Made Well-Crafted Custom Gift Options in Harrisonburg
Are you looking for a locally made well-crafted gift for someone special this year? Check out Unlimited Creations ...
CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center Gingerbread House Competition
CrossRoads Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center is hosting a Gingerbread House design competition. I hope you ...
Depot coloring contest sponsored by Gaines Group Architects
It is time to show off your Depot coloring contest entries! Starting tomorrow, December 1st, at noon, bring in a ...
First Friday Art Opening – Eastern Mennonite School Interact Student Art
Each month on the First Friday we host a new artist art opening in our building’s 2nd floor gallery at the ...
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Increase comfort and cut energy bills for your home
This time of year my phone starts ringing on a regular basis for our free energy audit service. People do not like ...