17
May
Why You Should Hire an Architect Who Specializes in Residential Design
Recently, a client came to me who was having a house designed by their friend who’s an architect, but who primarily does commercial work (mistake #1). At some point,...
17
Jun
Who Comes First… Architect or Builder?
This may seem like the proverbial “chicken or the egg” riddle… who do you hire first, the architect, the builder, or do you choose a design/build firm where both...
27
May
Good Design vs. Bad Design
Design is a very subjective subject, and as they say, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to architecture (or anything, for that matter), what...
06
May
Quality vs. Quantity: Which Do You Prefer?
When it comes to construction, there seems to be 2 camps of people… those that prefer quality over quantity, & those that prefer the opposite. Personally, I’ll always choose...
10
Mar
Do You Really Need to Hire an Architect?
I was watching a show on Netflix recently called Grand Designs… looks like I’m a little late to the game as apparently it’s been on for 15 seasons. It’s...
11
Jun
Should We Build an Addition or Move…The Big Decision
Build An Addition or Move? In my many years of practice, this is a scenario that I come across quite often when first meeting with clients contemplating an addition....
05
Jun
Building a “Better” House
As an architect who primarily designs houses, one of my main goals is to design & build a “better” house that’s also aesthetically pleasing. What’s a “Better” House? You...
15
May
I thought I Wanted an Open Floor Plan…Until I Moved In
Open Floor Plans Are Not For Everyone I came across a Boston Globe article recently & it made me think about many of my past clients who wanted open floor...
29
Dec
Why You Should Involve Your Architect During Construction
First time remodeling or having an addition built? First time working with a particular builder? Involving your architect for a few hours during construction can save you a lot...