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    • Creating the Perfect Porch for Your Springtime Escape

      The balmy weather of spring is meant to be enjoyed outdoors. When you don’t have much time to travel, you can still enjoy the season on your porch. However, your porch needs to be in top condition to make it the ultimate destination for a springtime escape. For your next home remodeling project, focus your attention [...]

    • Top Trends in Bathroom Renovations

      The bathroom is one of the most popular spaces in the home when it comes to home remodeling projects. If you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom area, then consider using one of the recent popular bathroom renovation trends. To avoid the cramped feeling of a small bathroom, many homeowners are removing their bulky bathtubs and [...]

    • Do I Need an Architect for My Home Renovation?

      If you’re planning a home remodel, hiring both a contractor and an architect is highly recommended. Some homeowners may think that the contractor is all they need, since they know exactly what they want to have done to their home. This, however, is not the best idea. Any renovation that involves the changing of the [...]

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Communicating with an Architect: Deciphering the Lingo

Posted on April 19, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Will the upcoming renovation of your home or commercial business have you working side-by-side with an architect? If so having a better grasp of your architect's unique lingo will help you communicate your ideas and opinions better. Familiarize yourself with the jargon by learning these commonly used terms: Program  A program is your wish list or a detailed... [Read more...]

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Get the Results You Want: How to Work with an Architect

Posted on March 21, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
blueprint of house plans

Working with an architect is the ideal way to achieve a home designed to your specifications.These tips can help you to work with an architect to build the home of your dreams. Needs and Wants. Sit down and make a thorough list of your Needs and Wants. No item is too big or too small. If you have a hard time articulating what you want in writing, use architectural... [Read more...]

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Sustainable Building Industry Mentioned in NY Times

Posted on February 13, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
David A. Beal, AIA

At the forefront of the green revolution is the international effort toward sustainable building and design standards. A New York Times article sketched three such efforts: the LEED standards from the United States, BREEAM from Britain and DGNB from Germany Each of these efforts toward green-building certification has grown mainly through their application... [Read more...]

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