Renovations can be a lot of fun! Much of that depends on the mindset of the client. As architects, part of the role is to set realistic expectations by educating the client on the process.

Whether it is a light refresh or a complete transformation, we see each project as an investment in the future. One of our most memorable compliments came from a client who told us she felt like she “had moved without ever having to move at all!”

For the last couple of months, treehouses have been a major topic of household conversation.

One of the most memorable features of Atlanta is the remarkable mature tree canopy that shades and cools the inner city neighborhoods.

Every now and then, I come across something that entertains and teaches. Always the best combination!

It is January.  The Christmas decorations are down and put away. The house seems to expand and breathe easier with the banishment of the trees and garland.

As 2010 ended, I felt overwhelmed by the volume of “stuff” oozing out of every corner of the house!

This is the house that Jack built… in the late 1940s after he returned from the war and started working for his father. It was a smart 3 bedroom house with a side porch designed to appeal to young men like him. It was an optimistic time.

Designers are, by nature, a fairly optimistic bunch. It’s kind of hard to be anything else when you live your life looking through the lens of possibility.

Technology changes everything. For those in the design profession, the introduction of BIM (building information modeling) software is revolutionizing not only the built environment but the studio environment as well, leaving many to wonder about the future of the profession.

In my practice, “Living Large” is the phrase I use to describe a project that lives like it has more square footage than it does.

Taking a trip can either be an exercise in how to get from point A to point B in the quickest manner, or an exploration of the road less traveled.  I find myself more likely to take the latter approach lately.