What is Vernacular Architecture?

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Vernacular architecture is the name given to the traditional, locally-adapted architecture of a region or country.

Vernacular architecture is the name given to the traditional, locally-adapted architecture of a region or country. It is often characterized by the use of natural materials and local building techniques, which may vary from place to place. Vernacular architecture is often passed down from generation to generation, and can be seen in the form of […]

What is a characteristic of baroque architecture

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What is Baroque Architecture? Baroque architecture is a style of architecture that flourished in Europe from the early 17th until the late 18th century. It was characterized by dramatic gestures and curves, ornamentation, and a focus on theatricality. Baroque architecture was used to create awe-inspiring churches, palaces, and public buildings. One of the most famous […]

What is Japanese Sacred Architecture?

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Japanese Sacred Architecture

Japanese sacred architecture is the type of architecture used for religious purposes in Japan. It is heavily influenced by Shinto, Buddhism, and Daoism, and often combines features of all three religions. The most famous example of Japanese sacred architecture is the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. One of the most distinctive features of Japanese sacred architecture […]

What characteristics identify early modern architecture

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The characteristics of early modern architecture are many and varied, but some of the most common include a reliance on classical forms and proportions, an increased emphasis on ornamentation, and an overall more symmetrical and balanced appearance. Early modern architecture was heavily influenced by the classical architecture of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This can […]

What is Interior Architecture?

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Interior Architecture is the design of the interior spaces of buildings. It is the process of shaping the interior environment of a space to meet the needs of the people who use it. This can include the design of public spaces, such as lobbies and waiting rooms, as well as the design of private spaces, […]

What is design in architecture?

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Design is a critical aspect of architecture, and it can be described as the process of solving problems.

Design is a critical aspect of architecture, and it can be described as the process of solving problems. This can involve everything from the initial planning stages to the finished product. Good design is not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but also efficient and affordable. In the early stages of a project, designers must come […]

Looking to the past to provide the way forward in sustainable design and stewardship of the land

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sustainable design

The house married the landscape and they lived happily ever after. W.G Clark, the esteemed architect from Charlottesville, Virginia poetically depicts the perfect marriage between artifice and nature in his description of an ancient stone millhouse reaching across a forest stream.   In this vision, still present on so many back roads and small streams […]

House Maintenance and Safety Tips

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House Maintenance

Maintenance Make sure dryer vents and chimney flues are cleaned and maintained regularly (At least once per year, or more often depending on use). If your fireplace has an ash pit make sure it is cleaned out regularly and that it is sealed correctly.  Check flues and connections of the furnace/ boiler/ water heater to […]

Sustainable Green Design in Residential Architecture

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Sustainable

It is an incredibly dynamic time in the world of sustainable design. Years of research, innovation, and trial and error are starting to make great strides in creating better and more environmentally friendly products and energy efficient methods of heating, cooling and powering our homes.  Unfortunately, for the lay person, there are still more questions […]

Seven Keys to Building a Great House

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Great House

Bigger isn’t better, Better is better In most cases, even if the resources are there to build bigger, it is not to the betterment of the project.  From the perspective of usability, maintenance, taxes, scale, and aesthetics, larger houses become much more demanding and difficult.  The moderately sized, well-designed, detailed and constructed house will always […]