Material finishes is another major decision that should be discussed, if not mostly resolved by the end of Design Development. You might not know which ...

Location and size of the master closet is always a key consideration. You will need at least five feet of width for the closet, which will allow shelves ...

This first image shows the floor plan with dimensions and some simple notes. You can see the dimensions at the top and the side of the room showing the ...

Sections show your ceiling heights. Heights from 8 to 10 feet are common. People often request heights greater than that, not fully realizing how high a ...

Sections show your ceiling heights. Heights from 8 to 10 feet are common. People often request heights greater than that, not fully realizing how high a ...

A new YouTube video highlighting our Schematic Design process.Schematic Design, or Preliminary Design, is the first major design step when undertaking a ...

Pattern: The Craftsman Style is often dominated by a single roof, and secondary patterns are developed in the detailing through the use of brackets in ...

The walls of your new house are a very complex system. They provide structural support for your floors and roof, they keep water out and conditioned air ...

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We also need to insulate our wall system, as well as make it air tight to keep the interior temperature stable with minimal energy consumption. Speaking ...