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!
An open letter to Mark Dorsey, New Executive Director and CEO of CSI
An open letter to Mark Dorsey, New Executive Director and CEO of CSI
Dear Mark,
Welcome to the Construction ...
Green Term Defined: Cellulose Insulation
Green Term Defined: Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose Insulation is a low-thermal-conductivity material use to ...
Little Changes At Home Can Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Over the last 20 years, we have been making small changes around our house to reduce our environmental footprint. ...
Green Terms Defined: Grey Water System
Green Terms Defined: Grey Water System
Wastewater from bathtubs, shower drains, sinks, washing machines, and ...
Architect on Vacation
My girls decided to treat me to a day trip to celebrate my birthday. We visited Falling Water in Pennsylvania, which is only a 3 hour drive from our house (and I had never been before).
Green Term Defined: Lifetime Home
Green Term Defined: Lifetime Home
Hear my interview on Hello Harrisonburg!
Hear my interview on Hello Harrisonburg!
Hello Harrisonburg is an audio magazine (in podcast format) focused on ...
East Johnson Street Tiny House update
The East Johnson Street Tiny House is rolling along. As you might expect, the speed of construction of a home this ...
I have failed in being prepared and following my own advice.
I work hard educating readers of this blog on ways to be prepared, energy-efficient, healthy, and durable in the ...
Please help us WIN the Marvin Windows Architect’s Showdown – vote once a day for the Shenandoah Farmhouse!
Voting is done, thank you very much for your support!
Please help us win the Marvin Windows Architect's Showdown ...
Green Term Defined: Grasslands Conservation Carbon Offsets
Green Term Defined: Grasslands Conservation Carbon Offsets
A grasslands conservation carbon offsets are similar ...
10 Things to make your summer more efficient and comfortable
This time of year is torture on your energy bills vs your comfort. You can suffer an uncomfortable home to keep ...