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!
Harrisonburg Green Expo
Harrisonburg Green Expo
The Shenandoah Valley is an incredible place with so much energy focused on building a ...
Crossroads Farm Green Home
Green Building is not expensive, it is not unusual, and it should not be considered a unique approach. Green ...
Green House with Green Walls
Green house with green walls
Smart Solutions for your Home – Guest Post by Todd Hawkins
Guest Post from Todd Hawkins of Builder Fish. BuilderFish™ specializes in Universal Design (UD) to help everyone, ...
How efficient is your home?
I ask this question a lot of people I run into at home shows / county fairs. Many put up a defensive immediately, ...
How do you know if it is real green knowledge?
Do you judge someone by how they dress? What about how they talk? Does the car they drive make a difference?
I ...

Composting 101: Benefits, Tips, and How to Build a Compost Bin
Composting has many benefits, specifically for your home garden. Follow these steps to keep your process safe and ...
Building Scientist – Value Added
It is very important that you involve someone who understands building science in your decision to build or ...
Best Green Residential Renovation Project – VSBN
Best Green Residential Renovation Project - VSBN
We are honored to have won "best green residential project" for ...
Harrisonburg Valley 4th
Harrisonburg Valley 4th
Harrisonburg Valley 4th is a celebration of independence, history, and ...
Building Community – for a brighter future
Change is constant, the future is fiction, what story do you want to write? ~ William McDonough
We all have to ...
Local Landmarks – Architectural works or Natural Creation
What is your favorite local landmark? Is there a significant local point of interest that everyone knows and ...