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!
What do you think of this view – Old Town Harrisonburg New Home Construction
Update on the custom home in Old Town Harrisonburg under construction. Previous updates here, here, and here. ...
Thermal Envelope Issues Identified – Is Your Home Wasting Money?
Your energy bills depend on having a complete thermal envelope. This home owner added insulation to the attic ...
Green Term Defined: Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is possibly the most exciting thing that has happened to building design in my lifetime. This ...
Magnolia Ridge Home – Update
Here is an update of our Magnolia Ridge Home that is under construction. I have posted about it in the past here ...
Crossroads Farm Home Revisited
I had the privilege of visiting a past client last week. Here are a couple of images.
Green Term Defined: Rainwater Harvesting
Rain water harvesting is the collection of water for reuse before it reaches the aquifer.
Uses include ...
Green Term Defined: Rainwater Harvesting
Green Term Defined: Rainwater Harvesting
Happy Earth Day – 44 Years Later!
Today may be the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, but we have a lot of work to do. Our firm has focused on providing ...
What improvements do you see in daily life that could make life easier for everyone?
I was out shopping with my mom this weekend. She has difficulty walking and uses handicap parking spaces to make ...
Broadway Barn – Seasons of Virginia
I absolutely love the view from our backyard! Do you have a favorite view that you return to through the seasons ...
SVBA Home and Garden Show in Pictures
Great show, great times, great FUN!
Custom home in Old Town Harrisonburg under construction
Update on the progress of the dream house we designed in Old Town Harrisonburg. Previous updates here and here.