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 #Architecture community was striving to further its commitments to both #social and #environmental issues. The 2021 Passive Design Competition brought together those architects dedicated to creating healthier and happier environments. They were judged on their strength in the following categories: #energyperformance, #design, #craftsmanship

Tis the season! And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than to explore some “Holiday Architecture”. You may be thinking “how on earth do you quantify something as ‘holiday architecture’”? Great question! We pulled together examples of architecture that we find not only cozy and warm, but also somewhere you may find “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” and “jack frost” right outside the window. Perhaps a great fireplace for Santa to slide down and halls that are ju

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 houses affect our mental health?... How can they not? I mean, where do we go crazy?” The connection between #psychology and architecture is a fascinating subject that I was able to dive into during my time as an undergrad in Temple University's architecture program in Philadelphia PA. The following research connects Freud's #psychoanalysis a

What do you picture when you think of "Passive House" If you're like most people, you're envisioning a futuristic, ultra modern, minimalistic house. And you wouldn't be wrong! For so long "passive house" and "hyper modern" were one in the same and - while beautiful - made it rare for the average home owner to feel like a Passive House was within their grasp. This is no more! Architect David Peabody of David Peabody Architects and builder Brandon O'Neill of O'Neill Development