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!
Green Term Defined: Blower Door Test
The most important cost-effective construction solution used to lower energy bills is a reduction of air-leakage. ...
Help us determine the best of the best – architectural details – week 2
Votes are in for Week 1, check for that post to see who won.
Over the last 26 years we have done some really fun ...
Custom Home – How to Get Started (Part 3)
Catch up on this series “Custom Home – How to Get Started” with the following links:
Part one - Part two - Part ...
Welcome our newest team member – Meg Carpenter
For Immediate Release: The Gaines Group, PLC adds depth and experience with Meg Carpenter
Press Inquiries: ...
Green Term Defined: Embodied Energy
What is embodied energy and why should you care? Embodied energy is the total amount of energy required to produce ...
Living a life on purpose as an architect #VBKeynote recap
Valley Business Keynote (#VBKeynote) was an incredible event this year with a focus on living your life on ...
Help us determine the best of the best – architectural details – Week 1
Over the last 26 years we have done some really fun design projects at our firm. While every project has some very ...
Custom Home – How to Get Started (Part 2)
Catch up on this series “Custom Home – How to Get Started” with the following links:
Part one - Part two - Part ...
Green term defined: solar reflectance index
When looking at cities on Google earth, we see a lot of dark surfaces. Most roofing is a dark color. Pavement is ...
Architect on Vacation
I rarely take a vacation, but when I do, I find cool buildings! Here are some pictures from our trip a couple of ...
Old Town Harrisonburg custom home
Beck builders is making great progress on the construction of the custom home we designed in Old Town ...
Custom Home – How to Get Started
Catch up on this series “Custom Home – How to Get Started” with the following links:
Part one - Part two - Part ...