Passive House - Year in Review
2021 was yet another year full of uncertainty and derailed plans. While the world continued to stand still, we were happy to see that the...
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abigailfreed
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Tis' the Season
Tis the season! And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than to explore some “Holiday Architecture”. You may be thinking “how...
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abigailfreed
- Oct 16, 2021
- 12 min
Psycho Architecture
We've been talking a lot about how a space can directly impact a person's mood and well being. Richard Neutra said it best: “How can our...
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abigailfreed
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
Yoga and Architecture - Part 2
Last month we dived into the concept of yoga and architecture - specifically how we can design spaces that purposely create a setting for...
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abigailfreed
- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
Yoga and Architecture
What are some strategies that come to mind when you think of ways to reduce #stress and #anxiety in your everyday life? Here’s my list:...
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abigailfreed
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
How lighting can transform your space!
Lighting affects moods and perception. Lighting can become a lot more than just an illuminator; it becomes a mood setter, a look into a...
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abigailfreed
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Porch is making a comeback!
After nearly a year of the pandemic, our outdoor spaces have become one of our main sources of rescue from our constant confinement. It’s...
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abigailfreed
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
The New Traditional - Passive Houses for Everyone
What do you picture when you think of "Passive House" If you're like most people, you're envisioning a futuristic, ultra modern,...
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abigailfreed
- Jan 15, 2021
- 4 min
7 Rules for Designing a Functional Small Kitchen
Your kitchen might be compact, but it can still offer all of the functionality and good looks that you’re after. In fact, there are...
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abigailfreed
- Nov 26, 2020
- 4 min
America’s First Architects (Happy Thanksgiving!)
As we gather (perhaps virtually) around the table on this day of Thanksgiving, let us remember where our original thanks must go... to...
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abigailfreed
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Upgrading your HVAC system could help prevent the spread of Covid-19 indoors!
For decades #filtration, #ventilation and #humiditycontrol have served as the foundation of an efficacious commercial indoor air quality...
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abigailfreed
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
New Architecture Telling the Stories of the Past
“Starchitects” are leading the way in showing that stunning architecture doesn’t have to be new! These architects are ushering in a new...
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abigailfreed
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
Energy Efficient Social Housing!
The latest session of the #Research Group for cost-effective #PassiveHouses addressed the issue of #socialhousing and how it can be...
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abigailfreed
- Aug 27, 2020
- 2 min
"Education Spaces will never be the same again..."
Schools and Universities are opening up around the country and it’s safe to say that we’re all a little nervous. Designers across the...
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abigailfreed
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Hip-Hop Architecture
Removing the financial barriers involved with participation in high quality programs for communities who are underrepresented in careers rel
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abigailfreed
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Green Buildings Could Save Our Cities
High-density urban areas—especially those built using green methods in design and construction—can be more energy efficient and pollute less
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abigailfreed
- May 12, 2020
- 4 min
Is Your State Reopening? - what you may need to know
States across the country have started announcing their plans for reopening and we’re here to break down what the federal government has...
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abigailfreed
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Design can help during COVID-19 pandemic: Veterinary Clinic design strategies
Limited strategies based on best practices and safety guidelines might require the Vet Clinics to incorporate spatial and operational change
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Elisa Lanzutti
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
How Architecture Can Help Prevent The Next Coronavirus
Coronavirus is causing trepidation across all industries, and architecture is no exception. However, with their whole careers based on...
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abigailfreed
- Mar 13, 2020
- 4 min
Getting started with a project? Call an Architect!
So you’ve decided to upgrade your home… now what?
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