We’ve all heard that a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing. Two of our recent projects proved the truth of that and showed how a lot of knowledge can go a long way toward saving the day. It can even lead to awards, as in the case of our Sullivan’s Island project on an unusually-shaped lot.
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Renewable energy is viable compared to coal produced energy … and increasingly affordable. Yet, we’re facing an obstacle caused by Trump’s new tariffs on renewable energy.
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Jonathan and Valerie’s home is the only one I’ve ever designed that went through the rigorous test of both hurricane and earthquake during construction. While their Cockeysville, MD home was being renovated, it was in the path of a hurricane and near to the epicenter of an Earthquake where movement was felt on site.
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Here in Manasquan, we weather many a storm. My friends Steve and Dovie live down the road from me and their kids go to school with my kids. As we got to know each other through the years, they would often say, ‘Someday we want to renovate this house, we’re just not ready yet.’
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Lighting new construction and historic home renovations. When it comes to interior lighting, our basic philosophy is to maximize the amount of daylighting and then supplement with unobtrusive artificial lighting. This is true both for lighting new construction and historic home renovations.
Maximizing natural lighting starts with the initial planning process. Where you place walls, doors, and interior and exterior windows determines how much daylighting penetrates a space.
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I wanted to write this blog post to pass along information for people about architectural design choices that could help to minimize fire risk with smart design.
I’m not saying that homes in the direct path of a wildfire would be spared with these kinds of measures, but there are instances when preventive measures can make a difference. Though fire is scary and unpredictable, there are considerations and steps you can take that, depending on the circumstances, can lower the chances of fire damage.
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Color is an important piece of the interior design puzzle. I’m fascinated by color’s influence on the feel of a room. You’ve probably heard that red is invigorating, but most people don’t want a lot of red. Greens and blues soothe the nerves. Yellow is cheerful and inspires creativity, but, like red, can come across too strong. This is how color psychology for interior design comes into play.
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Virtual Reality is now a reality and it is transforming home design. Here’s why experiencing virtual reality for your dream home is so valuable.
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While we often think of modern contemporary homes as minimalist – usually all white and with an exploration of space and volume – what’s more notable about this one are the rich textures and colors because of the materials, lighting and even sound considerations.
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Our hearts go out to those suffering from the recent hurricane. Its effects put into perspective just how powerful a force nature is and cause all of us to think in new ways about where and how we live. In Western North Carolina, we have many residents affectionately known as half-backers or snowbirds who summer here from Florida.
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