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We believe that the more you understand about what we do and how we do it, the better you'll be at communicating your dreams and wishes to us, and the better partner you'll be in the design process.

And that makes for better homes, every time.

Look through the list of articles below for helpful information about your new home or remodeling project. Need to know something that you don't see here? Contact us and we'll help any way we can.

Many of these articles are posted on our popular blog, Sense Of Place, and those links will open in a new window - while you're there, look for other articles of interest and sign up for our occasional newsletter, Knock Knock.

 
Design and Energy
  7 Ways Better Home Design Saves You Big Bucks (Blog)
  A Little Less House, A Lot More Home (Blog)
  Smart Bathroom Planning (Blog)
  The Value of Custom Home Design
  Good Design = Energy Efficiency (Blog)
  An Introduction to American Home Styles (Blog)
  Accessible Home Design
  Planning a Home Office
  Importance of Roof Design
  6 Reasons why an Elevator makes Sense in Your Home (Blog)
  The Front Door and Entry to Your Home
  4 Rules of Thumb for Better Design (Blog)
  How Lifestyle Creates Home Design (Blog)
  How to Measure the Area of a House (Blog)
  Designing for the Sexes - "He Said, She Said" (Blog)
  Designing for Kids - the "Castlefort" Story (Blog)
  How To Choose Exterior Paint Colors (Blog)
  Designing A Winter-Ready House (Blog-Video)
   
Construction and Building
  How to Choose a Contractor (Blog)
  Construction Costs - The Basics (Blog)
  The Basics of Noise and Sound Insulation
  Contractor Horror Stories and How to Prevent Them
  When is it Too Cold to Build? (Blog)
   
Remodeling
  How to Start a Remodeling off Right (Blog-Video)
  Deciding Whether to Build New or Remodel
  Hidden Problems in Older Homes (Blog)
  Building Codes and Remodeling Projects
   
Development, Building Sites, and Outdoor Living
  Differences Between Developed and Undeveloped Land
  How To Plan Your Home Site (Blog)
  Planning Outdoor Living Space
  Screened Porch Design
   
Miscellaneous
  Working with Architectural Review Boards
  The House of the Future
  Architectural Design Controls - Whose House is it?
  Empty-Nester Living
  How To Talk With Your Architect (And Be Sure He’s Listening) (Blog)