Small Can Be Big (Almost finished)

Our clients asked us to design a small, energy efficient, comfortable home to replace their existing log home which felt confining and dark. Both we and our clients are overjoyed at the way this 'not so big' house turned out. For a home with about 2000 square feet of heated living space, there are many surprises including plenty of room. One important design element probably adds the most to the livability of this home: porches. Their site is a beautiful [...]

By |2010-06-03T14:04:26-04:00November 6th, 2008|Categories: Design, New Homes|Tags: , , , , |2 Comments

A Good Fit

Have you ever looked at a house and sensed that something about it wasn't quite right? Perhaps it didn't look finished or feel balanced. Was it the placement of the windows? The pitch of the roof? The size of the porch? It's not always easy to put your finger on what's wrong, but it helps if you understand a few principles of good design. These drawings illustrate the difference between porches that are appropriately placed and in good proportion to [...]

By |2010-06-03T14:04:57-04:00November 4th, 2008|Categories: Design, Porches|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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