Architecture is a blend of art and science - creativity and practicality - crafted for each unique place, time, and client. To stand the test of time, it must be both well built and thoughtfully designed.
The synergies: Airtight envelope = ember-tight envelope. Most fire losses come from ember intrusion, not flame contact. The passive house minimum performance standard of ≤0.6 ACH50 envelope with no attic or crawlspace vents (unvented, conditioned assemblies) removes the single most ...
"Design is usually not about luxury, but rather, making the best use of available resources for any given project." Buildings and cars are both designed and created across a spectrum of price, from low-end to high. Buildings are very different from automobiles in important ways... build...
Imagine you are considering the purchase of a new car that gets 40 miles to the gallon... when you learn about a similarly priced high performance alternative that is far better built, looks great, and runs 200 to 400 miles to the gallon, depending on your driving habits. It uses some German parts...
Once we have a conceptual design solution that has been approved by a client, we typically provide them with a financial analysis of the costs and benefits of building to the passivhaus level of quality as opposed to simply building to current code minimums. "By building to passive house quality in...
Pretty much by definition, embarking on a search for any professional to place your trust in is likely to be a little worrisome. The prospect of selecting and hiring an architect can be something of a challenge, for any number of reasons. On the chance you may be in this situation, or know someone w...
Architecture has the potential to be greatly enriched with an inclusive appreciation of both 'Western' ('European') and 'Eastern' ('Asian') perspectives. This is not to say that we favor Asian style, but rather, that we appreciate the contrasting character of Asian thought systems and what thos...
