Skype Communications on Architect Website
This residential architectural firm has introduced video tele-conferencing to their everyday communications, via Skype.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Every client wants an outdoor living room. Everyone wants the outside to come inside and to be able to enjoy living in their outdoor space. How do the Home Architects ® do this? By creating outdoor decks just outside the main living spaces of the main house. Sometimes a client might ask for the Outdoor […]
New Website Format Coming for Us
We’ve been working on this for almost a year: our new format for our website. We have listened to your comments and recommendations of website consultants & designers. Cleaner, Bolder, Simpler Format The new format is cleaner and bolder. It has a lot more images of our projects. There will be a initial video of […]
Freezing Weather: Your House’s Hose Bibbs
There are a few things you should do every year, as temperatures begin to drop. As fall arrives, watch out for colder temperatures at night. It was recently about 37*F around here, and that was near the end of September. Freezing temperatures can damage your house if you have not prepared. . Your House & […]
Septic Grinder Pumps & Force Mains
Septic grinder pumps and force mains is the technical explanation of the system and why it is needed on some smaller lots.
Spectacular House with 40 Mile Views
This is one of Rand Soellner, AIA’s designs, with his firm, HOME ARCHITECTS ®. This article links to another one here: https://www.homearchitects.com/timber-frame-design Please click on the link above to see this amazing house with views above the clouds. If you would like something to whet your appetite, here are a few sample photos: (all photos […]
Good Design Adds Value to Your House
This house is one created by the HOME ARCHITECTS ® several years ago and now is on the market for just under $5 million. This architectural design company also designs many houses in the $180k and up market as well. Professional Builder magazine had an interesting article in its July, 2012 issue: “Is Design More […]
Ocean Home Magazine Article Featuring Rand Soellner
Rand Soellner, AIA was featured in a new article, dated September 4, 2012 in Ocean Home Magazine. Topics: Green, interconnected ecosystems.
A Very Good Reason to Hire An Architect
A Very Good Reason to Hire An Architect: is one leading residential architect's viewpoint of con men who rip people off, posing as contractors.
How Different Styles Impact Budget
How Different Styles Impact Budget is about a leading residential architect's views on how style and detail affects the cost of your house.
What You Should Not Scrimp On In Your Project
What You Should Not Scrimp On In Your Project is about a residential architect explaining what items are "core" features when working with a budget
Kick-Out Flashing
Lack of kick-out flashing is responsible for millions of rotting walls in homes across the USA and the World. This is a new code requirement and just about no one knows about it. We do. Learn about this new requirement in this article.
5 Reasons for an Architect to Design your House
5 reasons for an architect to design your house explains the benefits of engaging an architect to design your residence.
Sealing Your Attic Against Air Leaks
Sealing your house against air leaks is one of the most important methods to obtain a more efficient energy barrier.
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen renovations seem to be popular these days. HOME ARCHITECTS ® are doing several kitchen designs. Of course, all of their new residential projects feature functional and outstanding design features for kitchens and the rest of the house as well. […]