abigailfreedFeb 64 minPassive House - Year in Review2021 was yet another year full of uncertainty and derailed plans. While the world continued to stand still, we were happy to see that the...
abigailfreedDec 10, 20214 minTis' the SeasonTis the season! And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than to explore some “Holiday Architecture”. You may be thinking “how...
abigailfreedOct 16, 202112 minPsycho ArchitectureWe'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...
abigailfreedAug 19, 20214 minYoga and Architecture - Part 2Last month we dived into the concept of yoga and architecture - specifically how we can design spaces that purposely create a setting for...
abigailfreedJul 19, 20215 minYoga and ArchitectureWhat 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:...
abigailfreedJun 17, 20214 minHow 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...
abigailfreedApr 27, 20212 minThe 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...
abigailfreedFeb 17, 20212 minThe 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,...
abigailfreedJan 15, 20214 min7 Rules for Designing a Functional Small KitchenYour kitchen might be compact, but it can still offer all of the functionality and good looks that you’re after. In fact, there are...
abigailfreedNov 26, 20204 minAmerica’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...
abigailfreedNov 24, 20202 minUpgrading 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...
abigailfreedNov 1, 20203 minNew 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...
abigailfreedSep 26, 20202 minEnergy Efficient Social Housing!The latest session of the #Research Group for cost-effective #PassiveHouses addressed the issue of #socialhousing and how it can be...
abigailfreedAug 27, 20202 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...
abigailfreedJul 1, 20203 minHip-Hop ArchitectureRemoving the financial barriers involved with participation in high quality programs for communities who are underrepresented in careers rel
abigailfreedJul 1, 20203 minGreen Buildings Could Save Our CitiesHigh-density urban areas—especially those built using green methods in design and construction—can be more energy efficient and pollute less
abigailfreedMay 12, 20204 minIs Your State Reopening? - what you may need to knowStates across the country have started announcing their plans for reopening and we’re here to break down what the federal government has...
abigailfreedApr 2, 20201 minDesign can help during COVID-19 pandemic: Veterinary Clinic design strategiesLimited strategies based on best practices and safety guidelines might require the Vet Clinics to incorporate spatial and operational change
Elisa LanzuttiMar 20, 20202 minHow Architecture Can Help Prevent The Next CoronavirusCoronavirus is causing trepidation across all industries, and architecture is no exception. However, with their whole careers based on...
abigailfreedMar 13, 20204 minGetting started with a project? Call an Architect!So you’ve decided to upgrade your home… now what?