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!
Sustainability defined – Because that is the way we always do it is not the answer!
As Thomas Jefferson said to James Madison in 1789, "The Earth belongs to the living. No man by natural right can ...
Design Matters – Good planning pays for itself with any construction project
The process of design is a mystery to many people and they don't understand that this is the process. The former ...
Is big commercial good for Harrisonburg?
Scott Rogers posted news of a new commercial business potentially coming to Harrisonburg this year. We have ...
Energy Efficient Home Renovation – Design Matters
Anytime you are thinking of doing a kitchen renovation or bedroom addition, that means you have a chance to make ...
Shenandoah Sunshine: Harvesting Solar Power in the Valley
Tapping the power of the sun? No more utility bills? The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley is sponsoring the ...
Spend where it makes the most difference – Design Matters
Building a home is a major investment of time, energy, emotions, and money. You have to make some hard decisions ...
Thinking of New Solutions – Design Matters
Many developers are looking for new solutions to their traditional projects in this "new" economy. From live work ...
High Performance Home Construction – Design Matters
An efficient and neat mechanical system is a clear sign of a good builder. If they are willing to run lines ...
Architects are Sexy
According to a survey conducted in 2005 (yes I am still holding on to this survey after all these years), there is ...
Design Matters – New Home vs. Custom Home
The design of a home does not stop at the curb. You have to be able to carry your design through to the inside of ...
A Home Specific for you – Design Matters
No matter what your goals, you can design a house around the way you live and for your site. This home has a ...
It is hard to call it work when it is so much fun! Design Matters
Do you ever wish you could change things, create things, or make things? I spend everyday looking for solutions, ...