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Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: Sustainable and Economic Strategies for Historic Home Renovation in the Roanoke Valley

Preserving the Past, Designing the Future: Sustainable and Economic Strategies for Historic Home Renovation in the Roanoke Valley

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 26, 2025

The Roanoke Valley is home to a rich architectural tapestry, from the classic Victorians of Old...

Chemically sensitive Custom Home

Chemically sensitive Custom Home

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 20, 2025

Bailey Builders has started construction on a new custom home for a chemically sensitive client in...

Do you have a storm preparation plan?

Do you have a storm preparation plan?

by Charles Hendricks | Aug 1, 2025

We are seeing strong storms this year with heavy rainfall. Have you had water in your basement for...

Keeping Your Cool with Smart Home Updates

Keeping Your Cool with Smart Home Updates

by Charles Hendricks | Jul 18, 2025

As summer heats up, we're all looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable without seeing our...

Energy Efficiency is Key for a Comfortable Home

Energy Efficiency is Key for a Comfortable Home

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 28, 2022

Fall weather and the smell of pumpkin spice have us thinking about insulation and air sealing. We...

Little Things to Make Your Home Better

Little Things to Make Your Home Better

by Charles Hendricks | Jul 19, 2018

Sometimes the little things in our homes aren't designed at all. I have the opportunity on...

Building Science: Why Does it Matter, and Why is it Left Out So Often?

Building Science: Why Does it Matter, and Why is it Left Out So Often?

by Charles Hendricks | Jan 11, 2016

The profession of architecture is often looked at through the lens of television or magazines -...

Green Terms Defined: Air Infiltration

Green Terms Defined: Air Infiltration

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 8, 2014

Air Infiltration – The uncontrolled inward air leakage through cracks and holes in the building...

Stop making your home less comfortable by spending money on the wrong things

by Charles Hendricks | Jun 11, 2014

Stop making your home less comfortable by spending money on the wrong things

Hire an Architect Not Only For Aesthetics, But For Design

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 23, 2013

"A rotary phone is to codes compliant building as a smart phone is to a high performance...

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Charlottesville
Office:

910 East High St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Office: 434-979-5245

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Office:

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Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Office: 540-437-0012

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CoLab, 1327 Grandin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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