Carolyn Feinstein | July 24, 2020
OSB Banned From Firefighter Training
Virginia firefighters will no longer be exposed to the harmful chemicals in OSB during training, yet these dangerous carcinogens remain in the walls of your house. Learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Carolyn Feinstein | July 24, 2020
The Dangers of OSB
Virginia firefighters will no longer be exposed to the harmful chemicals in OSB during training, yet these dangerous carcinogens remain in the walls of your house. Learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Construction
Carolyn Feinstein | July 03, 2020
Cement Just Got A Makeover
July 03, 2020
Cement is vital to our way of life, but producing it causes millions of tons of CO2 emissions every year. A new standard from the ASTM has clarified how we can reduce those emissions and make a stronger concrete.
Joshua Aaron | June 03, 2020
Carbon Copy Neighborhood
June 03, 2020
Recent residential architecture has shifted from a client-focused art to the creation of carbon copy cost saving housing, devoid of character and quality.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 15, 2020
Stylish Foyer Flooring
May 15, 2020
Interior flooring options are boundless, but the flooring in your foyer should be focused equally on function and style. Learn why these are our favorite entryway floors.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 08, 2020
HOA - Friend Or Foe?
May 08, 2020
Homeowners associations have the important job of protecting property values, but there are occasions when their desire for conformity has the potential to impact the creativity of the architect.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 06, 2020
Changing Online Plans
May 06, 2020
Online house plans are growing in popularity as a cost effective alternative to hiring an architect, but beware of the pitfalls of prepackaged plans and the costs associated with modifying them.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 05, 2020
Austin Permit Office
May 05, 2020
There are plenty of stories of frustration and delays when it comes to trying to get a building permit from the City of Austin. You don't need to do a rain dance or bang your head against the wall. You need plan.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 02, 2020
The Lure Of A New Front Door
May 02, 2020
Your front door is the first and last part of your home that your guests will see. Here are some things to consider when choosing a front door and who to entrust to install it.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 01, 2020
Sexy Air Vent Covers
May 01, 2020
I may be overly excited about this, but after staring at the bare interior of my air ducts for the past 7 years, I can't wait to get my hands on these innovative and stylish vent covers.
Carolyn Feinstein | April 29, 2020
How Much For A Set Of Plans?
April 29, 2020
Blindly estimating costs for a set of plans can lead to losses for you and your client. How do you set expectations and satisfy their curiosity?
Carolyn Feinstein | July 03, 2020
Cement Just Got A Makeover
July 03, 2020
Cement is vital to our way of life, but producing it causes millions of tons of CO2 emissions every year. A new standard from the ASTM has clarified how we can reduce those emissions and make a stronger concrete.
Joshua Aaron | June 03, 2020
The Carbon Copy Neighborhood
June 03, 2020
Recent residential architecture has shifted from a client-focused art to the creation of carbon copy cost saving housing, devoid of character and quality.
Carolyn Feinstein | May 15, 2020
The Foyer Floor - Function and Style
May 15, 2020
Interior flooring options are boundless, but the flooring in your foyer should be focused equally on function and style. Learn why these are our favorite entryway floors.