3 Reasons to Include a Basement in Your Custom Home Design

With a custom home, you have the ability to personalize every aspect of the building design. While many property owners automatically envision construction upwards, the value of building below the surface is often overlooked. In fact, basements offer a long-list of functional benefits. Below is a closer look at the top three reasons to include […]

How to Protect Your Property During Construction

An architect can help you design a structure for your home or business that’s totally secure once the project is complete. As long as the property is under construction, however, the site may be vulnerable. Thieves are opportunistic, and a chaotic construction site provides easy access to building materials and other valuables. Thankfully, developers, contractors, and homeowners can protect their […]

How Urban Green Spaces Benefit Commercial Architecture

While aesthetically-pleasing eateries and public transportation stations seem to be on every corner, it’s much harder to find nature in the midst of a big city. Luckily, many developers are choosing to add urban green spaces to their commercial architecture projects, such as rooftop gardens, patios, and parks. Below are some of the ways these small additions can […]

5 Important Questions to Ask Your Architect Before Starting Your Project

Whether you’re developing a multi-family residence or investing in a new corporate complex, you’ll need to work with a trusted architect. Backed with extensive education and training, these professionals will oversee every aspect of project planning, design, and construction to help turn your vision into reality. However, not every architect can offer the specific skills […]

5 Considerations for Building an In-Law Suite

In-law suites are multigenerational houses in which senior parents have their own living space separate from their adult child and their family. This arrangement can make caring for an aging parent simple and convenient while minimizing the costs of living and potentially yielding a significant return on investment down the road. Before contracting an architect […]