Keeping Water Out: 7 Design Techniques to Control Water Movement
Roofs, exterior walls, and foundation assemblies are constantly working to protect your home against a barrage of natural forces. But it's not surprising that [...]
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5 [BIG] Design Moves
Whether building a new house or renovating an existing one, the design process starts with the big picture ideas and then winds its way [...]
Designing Your House to Respond to the Sun: An Intro to Solar Orientation
At YR Architecture + Design we're a big proponent of taking advantage of the earth's natural resources to help improve and regulate the spaces we [...]
Over Budget? How to Reduce Construction Cost During Design
A common problem when designing houses is that the estimates come in and the project is over budget. Now, what do you do? Do [...]
4 Window Wall Design Tips For Your Home
Want large window walls in your home? Learn the 4 most important window wall design tips that will help you create the home design you've always wanted.
4 Things To Know About Selecting & Installing Window Walls In Your Home
Knowing what to look for when selecting and installing window walls in your home can have lasting implications. Good quality products and installation can save you tons of time and money in the long run. This article tells you the essentials to know.
How To Select High Performance Window Walls For My Home
You've made the all-important decision to go with large window walls for your home. In your heart, you're convinced by all the amazing window wall [...]
5 Things To Consider About Window Wall Quality and Durability
Most building components need some sort of maintenance and upkeep, and windows are no exception. Material durability varies by location, exposure, and other environmental factors. [...]
What Type of Glazing Is Best For My Window Walls?
With so many different types of glazing out there, it's sometimes hard to know which glass is best for your project. There are various thicknesses, [...]
Window Wall Types: Learn the Basics
As you research manufacturers for your new window wall project, you soon realize there are A LOT of companies to choose from. Each company says their windows [...]
Window Walls – What You Need To Know (before you start designing)
Most people would agree that modern window walls look pretty awesome! Of course, there are many benefits to using them - versatility in design options, [...]
Affordable Home Design: Efficient + Cost-Effective House Construction
Building a house is expensive. It's probably the single biggest investment of your life. And as such, it takes time and effort from you, your architect [...]
Affordable Home Design: Energy Efficient Design
Wouldn't it be nice to design a home that has lower utility bills and operating costs? The average home in the US spends $1,900 a year [...]
Affordable Home Design: Cost-Effective Materials + Simple Detailing
Brick. Tile. Metal. Stone. What do all these materials have in common? When installed properly they all look amazing. They are all durable, require little [...]
Affordable Home Design: Simple House Design
A simple house design that is compact, efficient, and straightforward can considerably reduce the cost and time it takes to build your home.
Affordable Home Design: Efficient Floor Plans
The cost of building a new home depends on many factors: geography, size, complexity, quality of materials, design aesthetics, etc. But one thing is a [...]
Affordable Home Design: Good Site Planning
Our previous article gave an introduction into creating an affordable home. In this post, we take a deeper look into one of the first places [...]
Affordable Home Design: An Introduction
Would you like to create an affordable home? If you're one of those people who are deciding to build a new home over buying an [...]
Reclaimed Timber: Fabricating & Erecting Timber Frames
Fabricating and erecting timber frames are exciting steps in the design and construction process of timber frame homes. They are also critical steps. Your timber design [...]
Reclaimed Timber: How To Prepare Reclaimed Wood for Reuse
Many people love the look of reclaimed timber beams in their homes. The character of the beams, the story they tell, and the structural [...]
Zoning 101: Understanding Zoning Laws
If you want to purchase some property to build a house, if you want to build an addition onto your existing house, or if you [...]
Reclaimed Timber: A Timber Design Process for Homes
In this article, we talk about designing with reclaimed timber beams. If you're considering using salvaged timber for your home or small project, follow [...]
Reclaimed Timber: The Benefits and Challenges
We used 100yr old reclaimed timber beams in our Fombell Addition in Western PA project. To learn more about our design process using these salvaged materials, [...]