Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
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Building Science Issues Identified in This Home Addition
Lack of building science when building a home or addition can create real horror stories. This home addition has ...
Do you trust your water?
There has been a lot of water issues in the news as of late. Do you trust your water? What happens in an emergency ...
Downtown Harrisonburg Office – Phase 1 Demolition
Demolition has started on the Downtown Harrisonburg office building we designed. Nielsen Builders is doing the ...
Typical Home Energy Problems – Building Science Issues Identified
Most homes built to code minimum standards (the worst possible home you can build by law) are energy hogs. This ...
It looks like a typical house – what hidden energy problems can you identify?
Most homes built to code minimum standards (the worst possible home you can build by law) are energy hogs. This ...
Snow Storm Coming? Clean Out Your HVAC Unit For Max Efficiency
Remember when you are clearing your driveway from a snow storm to also remove the snow from your outdoor ...
Green Term Defined: Vegetated Roof
A green roof, living roof, or vegetated roof are all terms used to describe a partially or completely covered roof ...
Design flaws identified in this speculative home
Thanks for all your comments about the design flaws in the below images. You guys hit all the high points. The ...
What design flaw do you see in this speculative home?
So you are going to build a speculative house to market to the masses. What design flaw did this builder install ...
How should our buildings adapt to extreme weather events?
The number and strength of extreme weather events continues to increase. Watching the news we see stories of ...
Help! My house is cold, so I need my HVAC system fixed. Who do I call?
I get questions on a regular basis about home comfort and efficiency. This question came from someone who read my ...
Building Science Issues Identified – Moisture Problems With Wood Windows
Here is the picture I posted recently about why every home needs a building science specialist. There is visible ...