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!
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mini-Golf for Kids’ Sake 2023
This past Friday The Gaines Group team in Harrisonburg had the privilege of supporting the Harrisonburg-Rockingham ...
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Black Women in Architecture
By Aliyah D. White.
According to The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), ...
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Sometimes Being an Architect is a Roller Coaster
The job of an architect can be an emotional roller coaster. You get the opportunity to walk with your clients to ...
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Should you install Solar PV on your Roof? Part 2
Here is part 2 to answer should you install Solar PV on your roof? Check out part 1 as well as one of our ...
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Should you install Solar PV on your Roof? Part 1
Over the last couple of weeks, several people have posted questions on social media about adding solar ...
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First Friday Artist: John A. Hancock
On Friday, September 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
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Project Update: Meadow Branch Apartments Phase II
Phase II of Meadow Branch Apartments, a multi-family Luxury Living Community in Winchester, is underway. We are ...
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Casa Cielo: Blending the in-between spaces
Designing custom homes in the Shenandoah Valley, like Casa Cielo, is a gift. We absolutely love working with our ...
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Welcome Aimee Lawson to the Team
A big welcome to Aimee Lawson, our newest team member and Designer! In June, Aimee joined us all the way from ...
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Welcome Aliyah D. White to the Team
We are thrilled to welcome Aliyah D. White to our team as one of our newest full-time Designers! Aliyah grew up in ...
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Air Quality in the Home: VOCs and Envelopes
Recently, Charles spoke at “Living Well in Your Lifetime Home,” a workshop featuring three certified ...
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First Friday Artist: Delaney Westwood
On Friday, August 4th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, we are excited to feature artist Delaney Westwood! Delaney is an ...