Many people believe that the bulk of an architect’s job involves detailed drawings and communication with internal teams of consulting...

The Baby Boomers are retiring. Therefore, the residential industry, as well as other industries, is shifting focus to that of the aging population and how to house them to maintain an obtained lifestyle. Articles are appearing almost daily about healthcare and the diminishing length of stays in hospitals, how sunny interiors help with recovery and patient moods, and the rising costs which threaten retirement nest eggs. Other articles are focused on Universal Design which is p

Why Can’t Homes Last a Lifetime? Home builders, realtors and developers have pushed an agenda that homes are stepping stones in life’s path. From starters, to family homes, to empty nests, to retirement homes. Why not create a space that strive to accommodate all life phases? Even in a down market people still get married, have babies, home school, work from home, send kids to college, and have multiple generations living under the same roof. When housing values were accelera

Weaving Coherence Between Your Home and the Adjacent Neighborhood …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. The newest renovation on the block never fails to elicit emotion from everyone. Some projects seem just right, and others seem, well…wrong. To avoid what we call “Archi-Torture,” the project has to be undertaken in the context of its environment and use. A renovation planned with context in mind doesn’t cost more—but does significantly increase the value of the ho