It takes a unique personality to be an architect. Many people tell me that they were going to be an architect, but…. So what does it take to be an architect? Here is a list of thoughts, please add your own. You know you are an architect if ______________________. Everyone...

We are working on the design of a new multi-family project specifically for seniors in Charlottesville named Timberlake Place. This project pays close attention to accessibility of spaces to make the design as functional as possible to people of all abilities. This design...

  Here are some of the entries to our logo coloring contest. Take a look and tell us which one you like the best!

Message from Eric Beck: The Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta just rolled out a couple of new products.  Two of them are targeted toward Energy Efficiency Improvements or Accessibility Improvements.  They are offering up to $15000 in improvements per individual family. Here are...

Rockingham County Fair coloring contest Here are some of the entries from the first day of the kids coloring contest. It has been so much fun watching the kids work on a logo showing our green planet. These kids are so creative.

I am excited to see a new commercial business opening in Broadway, Virginia. Plan B is under construction. They will have fresh-baked goods, hand crafted soups, salads, and sandwiches, and of course fair trade local coffee from Lucas Roasting. They will offer web access, live...

There is nothing better than working with great clients on projects that offer the community a great resource. Timberlake Place is that type of project in Charlottesville. The end result will be 27 affordable, green, apartments in town that are designed for people of any ability....

Could Economic Recovery come from the Housing Industry?

Reblog posted by Greg Slater I’ve been collecting energy costs for two homes now for 7 months.  When I have a full calendar year of data, I plan to break down the cost differences of the two homes I am following. One is a new home by Piedmont Realty and Construction built...

We don’t do the work to get recognition, we don’t do the work to find glory, we don’t do the work for ourselves. I think that is the difference between those that just show up and those that change a community for the better. We work hard to find the value of...