Green Term Defined: Historic Building A historic building is a structure that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance. The building can be part of a historic district or be an individual property. The structure is generally at least 50 years old. In addition to...

If you are thinking of building a new home – you should consider these questions first. 1. What is a typical day for you and your family? What can be done to make things easier and more organized – cubbies, laundry chute, kitchen island? 2. Think about the activities,...

Remember to include the fun elements when you are building a new home. Don’t just focus on the functional elements for daily life. Include things that you enjoy doing from sports to crafts, from reading to bird watching, from watching tv to working out. in home basketball...

I get asked all the time, what type of architecture do you design? It is not an easy question to answer as we do a large variety of project types. My short answer is usually something like – healthy, energy-efficient, and durable buildings for a variety of clients. The...

An electronic device that is similar to a thermostat and is essential for understanding your home’s moisture levels. A humidistat is an electronic device that measures the relative humidity in a space. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Relative humidity is...

Do you need an architect or can you just find a plan in a magazine?

What an architect sees: properly installed flashing and house wrap to provide appropriate water protection for the home for years to come What a normal person sees: a wall with windows What an architect sees: a stormwater filtration system that will prolong the life of the...

Green Terms Defined: Air Changes per Hour Air Changes per Hour (ACH) is the measure how many times the air within a defined space is replaced. This measure is determined by how the house / building allows for air to be pulled in or pushed out. It is important to have the right...

Home for a Lifetime in Albemarle County This home for a lifetime is being built by the home owner. It has to be the cleanest and most professional looking job site I have ever visited. The details are coming together and the finishes have started being installed. You can now see...

Happy Earth Day - it is time to celebrate! On this anniversary of Earth Day the movement has become a global phenomenon.