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Playhouse Design 2011

Playhouse Design 2011 Here is the final version of the new playhouse for those interested. There was a LOT of input from my clients… We got great input from readers of this blog CLICK HERE. I look forward to good weather next weekend and the ground breaking ceremony!
15 May 11
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Architectural Coloring pages

Architectural Coloring pages Our new Architectural Coloring pages were a big hit at the Snow’s Garden Center Go Green Fest. We had plenty of kids and some parents color some pages even with the high humidity and moist paper. We are always looking for creative activities...
14 May 11
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Lower electric bills in a larger building

Lower electric bills in a larger building I just heard from a happy client this morning. We served as a green consultant for the design and construction of his new commercial building built by Glen Stoltzfus. He is seeing lower electric bills in a larger building. The building...
12 May 11
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Virginia Adopts 2009 Building Code

On March 1, 2011, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) update to reference the 2009 IECC and 2009 IRC became effective statewide (it currently references the 2006 versions of these codes). There will be a one-year phase-in period during which builders and designers...
10 May 11
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Playhouse
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Playhouse Design

Playhouse Design The date has been set to force me to finish the playhouse design. Construction of the new playhouse will begin in a couple of weeks. The ‘playhouse’ started out in the backyard of a friend’s house. He offered the old playhouse that he inherited...
07 May 11
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Energy Efficiency in the South

A 2010 study, Energy Efficiency in the South, released by Georgia Tech and Duke University illustrated the potential impact of energy efficient policies in Virginia (and other southeastern states) over the upcoming decades. For example there could be a $3.36 billion reduction in...
06 May 11
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Keys to an energy efficient home

I was at an event a few weeks ago that focused on making existing an energy efficient home. One attendee pulled me aside to discuss what else she could do in her home. SO I asked the basic questions, “have you had an energy audit?” Her answer was immediate and...
01 May 11
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Crossroads Farm
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A day in the life of an Architect

One of the most common comments when I meet someone new and they ask me what I do for a living is “I wanted to be an architect when I was a kid.” I find it very interesting that so many people wanted to be architects and so many took another route for various reasons....
30 Apr 11
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How green am I, better than some, but still work to do…

As an architect, I pride myself in being able to help people save money, live healthier, and conserve resources. I have used the terms, green design, sustainable design, and eco-friendly design to describe what I know how to do for my clients. The knowledge I have about these...
22 Apr 11
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Green Drinks

Green Drinks When I moved to Harrisonburg in 2009 I was worried that the green movement I was so involved in while in Charlottesville was not going to be vibrant here in the Valley. The only architectural firm that had LEED APs on staff was the one that only does large-scale...
21 Apr 11
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Earth Day

How the First Earth Day Came About From Senator Gaylord Nelson

Another Earth Day: The History of the Movement In the 1970s a movement started. Americans started noticing our impact on the surrounding environment, so Earth Day 1970 was created. The idea started with Senator Gaylord Nelson after seeing the impacts of a massive oil spill in...
20 Apr 11
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Architectural Interpretation

Often the most important tool in design is conversation. Here is a light-hearted look at how things could go wrong if your architect brings his goals into your project…
16 Apr 11
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