Hiring an Architect? Ask These 4 Questions First

Whether you’re building a new office or converting an old warehouse into a brewery, hiring an architect is one of the most important steps you’ll take. However, if you’ve never worked with one before, you may not know where to begin or what to ask. Scheduling consultations with a variety of candidates and asking the […]

3 Tips From an Architect on Opening a Restaurant

So you’ve decided to take a big step in the culinary world and open a restaurant of your own. Perhaps you’ve talked to investors, managers, attorneys, and other experts to make sure your business plan is sound, but have you spoken to an architect? After all, the actual construction of your building and the creation of […]

How Are Millennial Preferences Shaping Architecture?

As the millennial generation comes of age, their preferences and expectations are forcing businesses in a broad spectrum of industries to rethink traditional approaches and values. Architecture is no exception, especially when it comes to the workplace, where millennials’ tastes represent a dramatic shift away from traditional styles. Taking the priorities of this younger generation […]

How Architecture Services Can Meet the Needs of Active Seniors

Today’s senior citizens are more fit and active than previous generations, and the most successful living facilities are evolving to meet their needs. Developers planning a new senior living facility should turn to an architecture service provider that understands the tastes and priorities of 21st century seniors and has the tools to meet these challenges. Below […]

How Millennial Taste Is Influencing Architecture

Millennials are the single largest generation in America. Today, their unique tastes and idiosyncratic preferences are having a profound impact on entertainment media, restaurants, and especially architecture. Whether you’re planning an office building or constructing a multi-family residential complex, appealing to the needs of younger buyers and workers is key to a successful design. Below […]

4 Elements of a Climate Change-Proof Home

The year 2014 saw a polar vortex bring extreme cold to 48 states, an 11 trillion-gallon loss of water in California, twin tornadoes tear through Nebraska, and historic flooding in India and Pakistan kill 557 people and displace 80,000 more. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that climate change has influenced 50 percent […]

How an Architect Can Help With Your Adaptive Reuse Project

Towns and cities in the United States are dotted with historical buildings, many of which are underused or have been abandoned entirely. With unique architectural features and plenty of floor space, adaptive reuse of these existing buildings is increasingly popular. This process is more affordable than new construction and can give your business location a certain […]

The Benefits of Design Build

Building a commercial building requires a great deal of planning and financial investment. With the traditional architectural method, project delivery can be inefficient from a time and cost perspective due to the number of contractors on the project and the lack of communication between the various teams. That’s why Pardi Partnership Architects PC, an architecture firm in […]

4 Building Designs & Materials That Can Save You Money

Costs for constructing a new home can get out of hand if you don’t have the guidance of someone experienced in building design. The architects at Pardi Partnership Architects PC in Rochester, NY, have almost 20 years of experience designing cost-effective homes for clients. Below, they share a few tips on building designs and materials to help you […]

3 Architect Services Critical for Your Project

Architects play a crucial role when it comes to building and renovation. And their expertise comes into play in a variety of ways that may be more important than you realize. On the fence about hiring one for your project? Below are a few key architect services you shouldn’t be without.  3 Essential Architect Services Blueprint Creation […]