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East Johnson Street Tiny House update

By harrisonburgarchitect | July 3, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

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.

By harrisonburgarchitect | July 1, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

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!

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 29, 2015 | architecture

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

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 29, 2015 | architecture

Green Term Defined: Grasslands Conservation Carbon Offsets A grasslands conservation carbon offsets are similar ...

10 Things to make your summer more efficient and comfortable

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 24, 2015 | architecture

This time of year is torture on your energy bills vs your comfort. You can suffer an uncomfortable home to keep ...

Green Terms Defined: Resilient Design

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 22, 2015 | Building Science, Harrisonburg Architect

As our weather patterns change, we have to change the way we think about the built environment. We have seen the ...

Can Architecture change our future, can it build community, can it encourage love of one another?

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 19, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

I love the idea of creating a place for people to experience life, make memories, and build friendships. It is a ...

Project Update: East Johnson Street Harrisonburg Tiny Home

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 17, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Project Update: East Johnson Street Harrisonburg Tiny Home Dirt is moving and a foundation is in for one of our ...

Green Term Defined: Carbon Footprint

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 16, 2015 | architecture

Green Term Defined: Carbon Footprint A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the ...

Please help us advance to the next round – vote once a day for the Shenandoah Farmhouse

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 15, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

To Vote Click HERE Thank you all for your support in the first round. This contest is strictly done based on ...

Harrisonburg All-American Soap Box Derby

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 12, 2015 | citizen architect, community, Rotary

The 10th annual Harrisonburg All-American Soap Box Derby is this Saturday, June 13th, 2015. Please come out and ...

Building a creative next generation – Check out our Maker Space

By harrisonburgarchitect | June 10, 2015 | architecture, Harrisonburg Architect

Building a creative next generation - Check out our Maker Space It has taken me a while and of course it is not ...