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The Perils and Joys of Remodeling Older Homes
Remodeling older homes can be a challenge, but it's definitely worth it when you do it right, and when you go in prepared for some of the challenges. So, what are the perils and joys? Jeff, who has remodeled plenty of old homes (including his own) lays it all out for you.
Learn more.Commercial, Custom Residential
How to Use Social Media When Designing a House or Retail Space
There are so many social media platforms out there these days. Which are the most helpful when you are planning an architecture, interior design, or landscape project?
Learn more.Arts & Culture, News
Hello World! Quilt Bomb Hits Capitol Hill, by Artist Luke Haynes
One of the more exciting projects we're working on here at Board and Vellum, Ada's Technical Books & Café, recently got a bunch of pre-construction publicity when the clients hired artist Luke Haynes to wrap the exterior of the building in yarn scraps spelling out "Hello World"!
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Ask a Designer, Custom Residential
How to Add Floor Heat to Your Bathroom or House
Is adding radiantly heated floors to your bathroom really that hard? Nope! Check out two recommendations from Jeff about your options for adding this easy luxury to your home.
Learn more.Ask a Designer, Custom Residential
The Top 10 Things an Architect Learns from Vacation
When you are starting and building a company, it's hard to convince yourself that you should allow yourself (maybe even force yourself) to take vacations. Here, Jeff lists the top ten things that he's learned from making a point of taking some time off to travel.
Learn more.Ask a Designer
Top 10 Problems That Come Up During Construction
Once you have your set of architectural drawings, and you have your permit, who is going to be there to make sure nothing goes wrong during construction? (Your architect!) So, what are the common problems that occur during the construction phase?
Learn more.Ask a Designer, Custom Residential, Interior Design
Top Ten Things to Consider in a Home Bar
What features does your dream basement bar have? Dim lighting? A pool table? A karaoke machine? To each his own, but there are definitely some things you'll want to give some serious consideration. Here are our top ten.
Learn more.Ask a Designer, Commercial
Top 3 Acoustical Considerations for a Retail or Restaurant Space
Don't make a grave mistake and neglect to consider acoustics in your new space. Unpleasant noise can ruin a venue for a lot of clientele who would otherwise stick around (bringing you revenue!). Here are three crucial things to consider for acoustic design.
Learn more.Custom Residential
An Architect’s Own Remodel and Lessons Learned
Architects are our own worst clients. Here is Jeff's story of remodeling his own house and the lessons learned.
Learn more.Or, if chronology isn’t your thing…
Here are a couple of posts to get you started. Of course, it’s hard to choose, so feel free to poke around; we hope to have a little something for everyone. And, if you have a burning question you’d like us to cover in a future post, please let us know!
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