Get Ready for Winter
Now that it’s almost November, you’ve probably spent some time getting your yard ready for winter by raking leaves, putting the gardens to bed, and
Choosing a Contractor
Who do you call? Where do you start? Your choice of contractor is an important one, and you have a lot of companies to choose
Beginning the Design Process: Programming
If you are just starting to think about a project things can seem a little overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Fortunately, your architect has
The Value of Design and Drawings
Not long ago I met with an older woman who had purchased a New Leaf consultation at an auction for a non-profit group. Unfortunately, she
Green Certification and You
So, you may ask, just what is Green certification and how does it help in building a Green home, or renovating my existing home? Simply
What an architect really does all day…
When most people picture an architect, they probably think of her drawing “blueprints”. I do spend some time drawing, but if you look in my