Thinking about building a new home? A home designed by an architect stands out in more ways than one. It’s All in the Details There are subtle details that can give life to your home and truly make it unique to you and your family. Here are a few of our favorites: Exterior Flare An exterior flare is a charming detail that functions both practically and aesthetically by smoothing the transition between surfaces. It’s a delicate feature that truly gives a custom look to your

Hiring an architect might sound like an expensive endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many different ways architects charge for their professional services: hourly, percentage of construction or a fixed fee. • Hourly: Charging a flat rate per hour for work that is performed. • % of Construction: Fees based on a percentage of construction cost. If the architecture firm charges 10% of the cost of construction, a $450,000 home would be $45,000 in architectural fees. •

Rather than waiting for the warmer months to start your home renovation project, here are our tips on how and why to start a project when the snow is coming down and so is the paint on your walls. Quick fixes or replacement vs. total renovation: On a tight budget? Updating old fixtures and appliances can really give your home a much need facelift without draining your wallet. Re-tiling or replacing flooring, a fresh coat of paint or even taking down interior walls (with th

Architectural details are often subtle, however they lay the foundation and framework so a home looks beautiful and feels right. In order for the design to be successful we have to look at more than just the big picture; we have to pay attention to the details. Adding unique exterior and interior details elevates the look of your home and gives it that custom feel. Here are our TOP 5 MUST-HAVE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS when building a new home: 1. Thoughtful Window Placement: Asi

When you think of the dining room you probably think of a setting where all holidays and family occasions take place. It has gone from a formal room, to an area off the living room and now to the newest concept: completely gone. A large, formal dining room is becoming increasingly less common. We are seeing more and more clients wanting open floor plans with a dining area that's relaxed, enjoyable and most importantly: usable. So how do you update your existing home? We have

1. We want you to be part of the design process: Aside from being upfront with your budget and expectations, we want your feedback when it comes to the design. Collaborating with our clients is what makes the process run smoothly and keeps it exciting! 2. We work in 3D! Yes, you read that right – 3D! You get to virtually walk through your home before it is built. Stand in your kitchen, place furniture in your living room, look out the window to see your view. Seeing your h

Designing and building a sustainable home takes a lot of planning and communication. As the architect, we are the facilitator of the project. Bringing everyone together (the owner, contractor and trade contractors) is imperative for a successful outcome. We want to make sure the process runs smoothly, efficiently and the home is built correctly. These are some key practices when designing a sustainable home that won’t drain your budget: Correctly site the home to take advant

Energy Efficient & Sustainable Design More and more of our clients request eco-friendly building products, solar, tank less water heaters and/or geothermal systems. We pride ourselves in sustainable design and continue to educate ourselves on the current “green” options for our clients. Aging in Place Why build your dream home and then have to move because it no longer fits your lifestyle? We design homes with the future in mind. Whether that be a one level home or a multi