Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
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Need a little more space? Finish your basement.
Need a little more space? Finish your basement, but have a solid plan in place first. Here are 10 things to ...
5 ways to reduce the Stormwater Fee you will have to pay in Harrisonburg
5 ways to reduce the Stormwater Fee you will have to pay in Harrisonburg
Rain falls from the sky. Buildings, ...
Green Term Defined: 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
Every three years (or so) Virginia updates the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Virginia ...
Freezing Pipes In Your Crawl Space: What You Need To Worry About
Freezing pipes in your crawl space is a problem, but pipes that did not freeze might be a bigger problem.
We have ...
Help, My House is Cold! – Keeping Your Home Insulated and Cozy
Help, my house is cold! This time of year, with weather like we have been having, the electric meter gets a strong ...
Green Terms Defined: Tiny House
No matter what you have heard, size matters (when it comes to energy-efficiency). The larger your home the more ...
5 keys to measure “good” architectural design
Architectural design is a highly subjective art. While there are works of architecture that are considered by many ...
15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Hire an Architect
Designing a home is a complex process with many questions, decisions, and choices to be made. You need a licensed ...
Green Term Defined: WaterSense an EPA Partnership Program
WaterSense is a label program created by the Environmental Protection Agency for consumers to easily identify ...
Why should your new bathroom walls have plywood on them?
Why should your new bathroom walls have plywood on them? Designing a home that can adapt over time without ...
10 Factors that should be considered for resilient design solutions
10 Factors that should be considered for resilient design solutions
Green Term Defined: Commissioning
Commissioning is an important step to create a sustainable project. This process, found in many green rating ...