We are excited to announce the latest addition to the Gaines Group Architects team! Please join us...
Mentorship in Action at The Gaines Group
Mentorship requires opening up your daily life to eager, curious minds. Firm members at The Gaines...
Architect vs. Design-Builder: Who Should Design Your Custom Home?
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting—and stressful—projects you willever undertake....
Why Buy a New Home When a Custom Home Offers So Much More?
Many people assume buying a new home is the simplest path to getting exactly what they want. But...
Emotional Cues and Intense Listening Deliver a Truly Custom Home
I know that the most successful custom home designs don’t start with a sketch. They start with an...
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2025!
Happy New Year! Before we jump into 2026, enjoy a quick recap of our top 10 blog posts of 2025! We...
Welcome to Harrisonburg Dovetail Cabinetry!
Jarod and I had a chance to visit Dovetail Design & Cabinetry for their open house recently....
How Architecture Solves Problems You Didn’t Even Know You Had
Most people come to an architect with a list of needs: number of bedrooms, square footage, a...
Why Natural Light is one of the Most Underrated Building Materials
When people dream about building a home, they usually start with the fun stuff: countertops,...
Following the Sun, Seasons, and Landscape
Orientation: Following the Sun and the Seasons When we begin a custom home design, one of the...