by sham | Mar 22, 2016 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Budgeting for your dream home Whenever a prospective client calls about a project they have in mind, one of their first questions is what to expect their dreams to cost. The answer is usually more than they had imagined. In these introductory phone calls, I...
by sham | Jan 29, 2016 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Traditional Homes Get a Makeover This past week, I presented a talk to a well attended audience of local homeowners to discuss ways to modernize the more traditional homes typical to this area. The evening was generously hosted by Vanessa Pollock of Keller...
by sham | Dec 7, 2015 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Creating Images of Architecture Architects rely on photographic reproductions to build our portfolios. Clearly we can’t carry around actual projects to show off our accomplishments, so after all the hard work implementing our designs, we create still images that must...
by sham | Nov 16, 2015 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Musings on design trends When I was a young architect with a passion for modern design, the use of brass hardware, fixtures, or detailing was anathema. My generation grew up with brass and chrome being the most common options for metal products,...
by sham | Oct 21, 2015 | Blogs, Uncategorized
Nearby Stevens Institute team wins 2015 Solar Decathlon competition Started in 2002, The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and...
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