Architects design a variety of building types. Some are big, some are small, and they all have great meaning to the client and to the architect. Architecture is an interesting profession. You wear your heart on your sleeve and your work is often reviewed, and analyzed....

PARK(s) are coming to downtown Harrisonburg. While a permanent park is being debated, funding is being investigated, and noise is being negotiated – artists, citizens, businesses, and schools are bringing parks downtown. The Harrisonburg Parklet Project is a chance for...

The Architectural profession is interesting. The stereotypical architect must be able to draw, is great with math, has a big ego, does not listen to their clients, wears funky glasses, and is rich. The reality is an architect needs to understand building science, listen and hear...

As I sit here planning my day I am making a mental checklist to be sure I am not overlooking anything. You see, I have a hard time saying “no”and tend to get involved in many activities, organizations, and events…. I believe that every Citizen has a duty to...

Yesterday I read a great blog post by Energy Vanguard (if you don’t know these guys you should). This post focused on the Today Show’s ‘sting’ to see if HVAC contractors would do the right thing when brought to a home to diagnose a heating and cooling...

Quality vs Cost - The Never Ending Battle of being a Dad / Architect

I was at a local hardware store purchasing paint supplies last week. The elderly woman behind me in line (that was very interested in my reasons for purchasing the items) asked why I did not buy any paint. I told her that I wanted to use a paint that had No-VOC’s in the...

1. You need to work harder than anyone else, it will always benefit you in the long run. 2. Volunteer – you have to get away from your computer and build connections, learn from others, and experience life. 3. Be Original, stand up for what you believe, hold true to your...

As we stand at the edge and look towards the future, I wonder if we will start to build bridges or continue to erode the banks. As we continue to borrow against our future, our children’s future, we are damaging the fabric needed for success. We fight for things that...