Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
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![Green Term Defined: Historic Building](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/historic-building.jpg)
Green Term Defined: Historic Building
Green Term Defined: Historic Building
A historic building is a structure that has historic, architectural, ...
Thinking of building a new home – consider these questions first
If you are thinking of building a new home - you should consider these questions first.
1. What is a typical day ...
![Remember to include the fun when you are building your new home](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/basketball_1-scaled-400x284.jpg)
Remember to include the fun when you are building your new home
Remember to include the fun elements when you are building a new home. Don't just focus on the functional elements ...
I get asked all the time, what type of architecture do you design? It is not an easy question to answer.
I get asked all the time, what type of architecture do you design? It is not an easy question to answer as we do a ...
Green Term Defined: Humidistat
An electronic device that is similar to a thermostat and is essential for understanding your home's moisture ...
Do you need an architect or can you just find a plan in a magazine?
Do you need an architect or can you just find a plan in a magazine?
#Architects are not normal people
What an architect sees: properly installed flashing and house wrap to provide appropriate water protection for the ...
![Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/air-changes-per-hour-400x284.jpg)
Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour
Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour
Air Changes per Hour (ACH) is the measure how many times the air ...
Home for a Lifetime in Albemarle County
Home for a Lifetime in Albemarle County
This home for a lifetime is being built by the home owner. It has to be ...
Happy Earth Day – Time to Celebrate!
Happy Earth Day - it is time to celebrate! On this anniversary of Earth Day the movement has become a global phenomenon.
![Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape](https://www.thegainesgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/edible-landscaping-400x284.jpg)
Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape
Green Term Defined: Edible Landscape
As I was working in the yard today I started thinking about how much ...
Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show in Review
Harrisonburg SVBA Home and Garden Show in Review
Wow, what a weekend! The weather was perfect and the ...