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

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