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!
Stoney Run Farm – project update
We get involved in some really cool and interesting design-build projects. This tilt-up concrete project is a ...
Should my new house “breathe?”
Ask any seasoned carpenter (that does not understand building science) and they are likely to tell you "don't ...
Green Terms Defined: Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete is rare in our area, but is growing in popularity. It is simply concrete that allows water to ...
Does My Attic Have Enough Insulation?
This time of year we always add a blanket to our bed to stay warm at night. It is cold! In order to have a more ...
Does My Attic Have Enough Insulation?
This time of year we always add a blanket to our bed to stay warm at night. It is cold! In order to have a more ...
Smithland Road Custom Home
We take a variety of approaches for our custom home projects. On the Smithland Road Custom Home, we worked for the ...
Green Term Defined: Erosion
Erosion is the removal of soil and rock by water from one location to another. Erosion is also when wind moves ...
Harrisonburg Architect named “Best of #Houzz” for the fourth year in a row
The Gaines Group, PLC of Harrisonburg, VA Receives "Best Of Houzz 2015 Award"
Over 25 Million Monthly Unique ...
5 Easy way to cut your monthly electric bills this winter that you might not know
In the average new home with a forced air heating and cooling system, 30% of the air moving through ...
Albemarle County Custom House – Update
Work continues on this house designed for a lifetime in Northern Albemarle County just north of Charlottesville. ...
Green Term Defined:Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde: A gas used widely in production of adhesives, plastics, preservatives, and fabric treatments and ...
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – Project Update
The work continues at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona even with the cold weather. We have gone from old ...