Why We Design Houses the Way We Do
As an architect, I am often asked about my design philosophy and what drives me to do the work that I do. When I first started my career building low-cost housing with Habitat for Humanity in Africa, it made me…
The Modern Farmhouse
One of our most popular design features is the modern farmhouse. We have several variations of this built across the country and offer several house plans that combine a classic, traditional style with modern layouts and contemporary design. While we…
Home Fix-It Shows and Architects
OK, I will admit it. I will expose myself. I love to watch home fix-it shows! I watch all sorts. It all started for me with This Old House and Bob Vila. The professional folks, the novice house flippers, the…
The Process Part Three: Although Design is Fun, What’s Next?
(Continued from “What to Expect” and “Getting To Work”) Here we are at Part Three of this writing; no one is more surprised than I am! Starting with an initial call or office visit, we have now progressed to a…
The Process Part Two: Getting to Work
(Continued from What to expect) When beginning this post about what a potential client should expect it quickly became a bit more detailed and longer than expected. It was evident that “Part Two” would be a good idea. Let’s see…
The Process Part One: What to Expect When
When my wife and I first found out we were going to have a baby (my daughter that is today in Graduate School) a book appeared on our coffee table. What to Expect when You’re Expecting I believe the name…
The “Dreaded” Review Board
One of the best parts of my career in Architecture is designing and getting homes built in many different places. Many places I am lucky enough to design homes have an organization that enforces the rules or the covenants of…
The Secret to the Perfect House Plan
I am always looking for the mythical “Perfect House Plan”. The plan that does everything for everyone. The plan that checks all the boxes. Functional, beautiful, sellable, profitable, adaptable over a lifetime, lovable, efficient to build and not one square…
Why Would An Architect Write?
After 20 something years of working in the world of Architecture and wondering what the next 20 years will bring, an architect realizes that he/she may just have some experience and knowledge to share. I have loved and still do…
