The house is done, the clients are moved in, here is a photo story of the process:

Happy Thanksgiving, hope you have an incredible day! On this Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of all the opportunities we have had this past year, all the clients we have been able to serve, and all the friends we have made along the way. Thanks to all that have given us a...

Selecting a builder is a stressful decision for those investing in home renovations or new construction in these tight financial times. How do you know you are getting the best value? How do you know if you are getting someone who will show up and work? How do you know if they...

  As we build our homes tighter and tighter, we are trapping water vapor and destroying our indoor air quality. We produce humidity living in the home, cooking, washing clothes, and burning wood. With all these sources of water, not to mention taking showers, where does the...

I have seen the future and it is VERY cool! Last year, I wrote a post, Architectural iPad. In that post I was wondering how to make building science as cool as the iPad. The iPad was an invention that nobody knew they needed until it came out, then many wanted one and other...

Some pics of our Snowtober.

When you design a home it should be for people of any ability. You will not incorporate every aspect of universal design into every home, but you do the best you are able with every project. The idea of designing your home now for what might happen is difficult for most people to...

I have been searching this year for answers. Is there a better way to serve my clients? Is there a better way to serve my community? Am I doing everything I can to be a good father? Can I find another way? I attended a Leadership Summit in Charlottesville recently (I was actually...

  Is your home energy-efficient? Is the indoor air quality healthy? There are clues that you can look for to help determine how your home performs. For instance, if you have to dust weekly, then you are probably breathing glass fibers from your insulation filter. I have...