Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
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Harrisonburg Parklet Project
The Harrisonburg Parklet Project is scheduled for October 4th from 5pm - 8pm. In conjunction with First Fridays ...
10 Things to Do This Fall for Your Home and Health
10 Things to Do This Fall for Your Home and Health
1 Check your door and window weather-stripping. Air ...
Labor Day 2013 – Architecture: An industry in recovery
"To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart." – Sr. Thomas ...
Why you should want a vegetated roof for your home and business.
Green roof, vegetative roof, intensive, extensive, sedums - there are many terms and phrases you will learn in ...
Invest in your future, your profession, and your community, Join CSI.
I strongly believe in investing in education in order to better my future, my profession, and my community. In ...
Design for the future: Universal Design for Every Building
Proper planning for buildings reduce the need for future renovations, extend the service life of buildings, and ...
Is water destroying your home?
Is water destroying your home?
Spiders are a Good Indication of Energy Efficiency
A tangle of spider webs inside your home is usually a strong indicator of air leakage. Spiders travel on moving ...
Questions to Ask When Looking for the Perfect Green Products
When you are selecting building products, you may never find a perfect, green solution. Here are some questions ...
Green Terms Defined – Low Impact Development
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to site planning the is holistic looking at a building context and ...
Things You Need to Know When Selecting a Contractor
Remodeling or building a new home is a complicated, stressful, and emotional process. The process is usually ...
Low-cost Strategies for Green Building
You hear it all the time, but I am here to tell you:: Green does not cost more, quality costs more. Here are 17 ...