How to Adjust Your Restaurant Layout for COVID-19 Restrictions

As the country adapts to life under the COVID-19 pandemic, dining remains one of the most eagerly anticipated…

Does Your Commercial Project Require an Architect?

In Connecticut, residential building or renovation projects involving single-family or two-family homes don’t require the services of an…

How to Know if You Need an Architect for Your Residential Project

Architects are highly trained and certified experts who can bring a helpful professional perspective to any project, including…

How Unusual Design Collaborations Can Deliver Great Results

Every architectural design project we take on involves collaboration to some degree. At a minimum, we work with…

What is Modern Vernacular Architecture?

Merriam-Webster defines the word “vernacular” as “using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather…

Diversity and Architecture: Benefits of Employment Equity

Diversity—whether in the population of a country or the employees of a company—makes entities and organizations better. This…

How Your Architecture Firm Can Help with Community Engagement

In many cases, it takes more than an excellent design and quality construction for a new-build or renovation…

Exploratory Demolition: What Is It and What Does It Uncover?

When you’re talking about a building renovation and you hear the word “demolition,” you probably picture crews wielding…

How to Budget Effectively for Long-Term Building Maintenance and Updates

If you own a building, whether a recent build or a historic structure, it’s important to be aware…

How to Leverage an RFP to Gain Insight on an Architecture Firm

Finding the right architecture team can make all the difference in the success of your construction or renovation…

Interesting Summer Slammer Projects of 2019

The term “summer slammer” is often used to refer to design and construction projects that take place at…

Summertime School Projects: Smart Scheduling is Key

Design and construction projects for schools involve unique challenges. One of the biggest is ensuring that work is…