Budget, Size, and Quality You know the old saying, pick two of the above. This is even more true today as rising prices and… Continue reading “Budget, Size, and Quality”…
Collar Ties One of the hardest things to design on a house is the roof. It can be complicated. It’s almost always… Continue reading “Collar Ties”…
What are You Paying For? One of the first questions most new clients grapple with is, is this worth paying for? Despite the fact that… Continue reading “What are You Paying For?”…
Maintenance as it Effects Architectural Decisions Maintenance is a key component of structural longevity and design. The average residential structure is meant to last around a… Continue reading “Maintenance as it Effects Architectural Decisions”…
Money Pit? How can you tell? Money Pit has become a popular term again with the massive uptick in construction costs over the last year. There… Continue reading “Money Pit? How can you tell?”…
Are Solar Panels Worth It – Revisited After 10 years of this site, we’re revisiting some older topics every so often and updating them. Ten years ago,… Continue reading “Are Solar Panels Worth It – Revisited”…
Variances Variances are a tool that people often misunderstand. The purpose is to address specific problems in the building or zoning… Continue reading “Variances”…
Architects – Here To Help Architects often rank highly on surveys regarding the respect people have for a profession. There’s a reason a seasoned grifter… Continue reading “Architects – Here To Help”…
Is Now a Good Time to Construct? We get a lot of questions from clients asking about if it’s a good time to construct. If they can… Continue reading “Is Now a Good Time to Construct?”…
The What and Why of Barndominium Style Homes Barndominiums are a surging trend in real estate. The term “barndominium” was coined in the late 80’s, but have surged… Continue reading “The What and Why of Barndominium Style Homes”…