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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Women who’ve Changed the Architecture Game
By Designer, Aliyah D. White.
It’s Women’s History Month and we are celebrating the female pioneers in ...
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Design as an Act of Service
By Designer, Aliyah D. White.
As a firm, we practice design as an act of service. We work closely together with ...
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Architect Bibliophile
By Principle Architect and Multi-Family Director, Adrienne Stronge.
I have always loved books. I have been on a ...
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Going Green for Saint Patrick’s Day
What better day than Saint Patrick's Day than to give you tips for to go green! As a bonus, if you forgot to wear ...
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Designed to create wonder
To meet our most primary needs we create shelter. It can be very simple and uninspiring or it can be beautiful and ...
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Bryce Resort Addition and Renovation project update
Construction has started on our most recent Bryce Resort Addition and Renovation project! This house was facing a ...
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10 Tools for Empathetic Design
We've discussed the importance of empathy in design in many blog posts, but how do we implement it and practice ...
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Using empathy to build better community
As architects, our purpose is to shape the built world we live together within and to create a more equitable and ...
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10 Tips for a successful Multi-Family design project
By Principle Architect and Multi-Family Director, Adrienne Stronge, and Principle Architect and Business Manager, ...
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Elk Rock Meadow Craftsman Home Project Update
Construction has started on our most recent project in Elk Rock Meadow. We also designed the Elk Rock Farmhouse ...
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Empathy as a Design Tool
Empathy as a Design Tool
Using empathy as a design tool is a powerful way to create buildings with purpose. It is ...
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Oriental Express and Catering Company project update
The Oriental Express and Catering Company is quickly taking shape as Constable Construction puts our design ...