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My best advice for future architectural students…
Here is my best advice for future architectural students: I met with a high school student this morning that is ...
On the Road Collaborative – Architectural Academy
Deborah and I are teaching an architectural academy for On the Road Collaborative this semester.
On the Road ...
Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation
Should you use spray foam insulation on your next project? Common questions answered by Ken Wells from Elite ...
Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation
Should you use spray foam insulation on your next project? Common questions answered by Ken Wells from Elite ...
How Much Insulation Should You Have in Your Attic?
There are three main types of attic insulation: fiberglass, cellulose, and foam. In new construction we almost ...
Modern renovation of a classic contemporary home
We get to do a lot of really cool projects and this is one of the coolest. This home, a contemporary design with ...
Gaines Group Architects Design Business Center For CHO Airport
The Gaines Group designs business center for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
The Charlottesville ...
Which kitchen countertop is right for you?
There are many options for your kitchen countertop, but all seem to have pros and cons making this a hard ...
Chesapeake Western Depot rough-in started
Chesapeake Western Depot rough-in started
Progress is being made on the Depot project in downtown Harrisonburg, ...
Hire an Architect to Determine Site Feasibility, Save Money
If you hire an architect, we can work through the site feasibility analysis we are able to look at all the options ...
Use advanced framing in order to save money on your heating and cooling bills
I gave a tour of green buildings in Charlottesville a while ago to French students. They were amazed that our ...
Construction Documents Technology Exam for Architects
Take the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) exam to better serve your clients.
I have written about the ...