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Summer has come to an end, now lets get back to work!

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 26, 2015 | architecture

It seems the older I get the faster the time goes. This summer went by in a flash, but we did make a lot of memories along the way. We finished phase 1 of the maker space in our basement which got a lot of use.

CVCSI meeting this Tuesday – please join us.

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 25, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Ray asked me to get this information posted - I just have not had time to get the CVCSI Chapter website ...

Green Term Defined: Thermal Bridging

By cbhendricks | August 24, 2015 | architecture, Building Science

Green Term Defined: Thermal Bridging Thermal bridging is one of the biggest problems we have when trying to ...

Project Update: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – Verona

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 21, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Project Update: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank - Verona The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank building is in the final weeks ...

Harmony Square Dairy Queen – Project Update Part 2

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 19, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect, project update

Read our progress on the Harmony Square Dairy Queen here: Part 1 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 It ...

Green Term Defined: Linoleum

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 17, 2015 | architecture, Building Science

Green Term Defined: Linoleum Linoleum is a resilient flooring product that was developed in the 1800's. It ...

Be sure to ask for healthy indoor air quality in your new home.

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 14, 2015 | architecture, Building Science, Harrisonburg Architect

There are some common things on the wish list for most custom homes. Clients want an open floor plan, lots of ...

Welcome our newest team member – Hannah Jackson, Allied ASID, CSI

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 13, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Welcome our newest team member - Hannah Jackson, Allied ASID, CSI Hannah studied at the University of ...

American Front Porch – friendly, family focused, and welcoming

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 12, 2015 | architecture

American Front Porch - friendly, family focused, and welcoming "Life is better on the porch" The American ...

Green Term Defined: Net Metering

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 10, 2015 | architecture, Building Science, Harrisonburg Architect

Green Term Defined: Net Metering Net Metering is a method of crediting consumers for the electricity that is ...

Vote for us in the Red Diamond Awards!

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 6, 2015 | architecture, Building Science, Harrisonburg Architect

Vote for us click HERE We are honored to be included in another design awards program. We found great success ...

Green Term Defined: Carbon Neutral Building

By harrisonburgarchitect | August 3, 2015 | architecture, Building Science, Harrisonburg Architect

Green Term Defined: Carbon Neutral Building Carbon Neutral Building is the process of taking into account ...