Jan 20, 2021 | Understanding Architecture
Whenever you begin a new construction project, cost is going to be at the forefront of your mind. There are the materials, the contractor, and, for many projects, the architect. If an architect seems like too expensive a service, or even unnecessary, we can help...
Dec 31, 2020 | Passive House, Understanding Architecture
The Passive House standard is a design model for high performance homes that focuses on the comfort of the occupants and the energy efficiency of the building. Passive House may be exactly the kind of resilient architecture your ecologically-minded clients are hoping...
Nov 22, 2020 | Passive House, Understanding Architecture
At FiELD9: architecture we take an envelope first approach to green architecture. As such, we focus on the Passive House standard as our preferred approach to design. In our previous entry regarding architectural standards & frameworks, we briefly discussed the...
Oct 31, 2020 | Understanding Architecture
Building Codes & Permits State or local Building Departments issue building permits for commercial and residential buildings based upon compliance to the building code. Compliance is determined by reviewing drawings and specifications submitted to the building...
Jul 24, 2020 | Green Building, Understanding Architecture
While humans have been shuttered away during the COVID-19 pandemic, something amazing has been happening: the planet has begun to heal itself. With people staying at home, fewer fossil fuels are being used, litter isn’t wantonly tossed aside, natural environments...
Jul 23, 2020 | Understanding Architecture
The profession of architecture can oftentimes seem aloof and difficult to understand. There are a lot of terms regularly used on architectural websites, which can be confusing without some context and nuance. The good news is that these terms are easily explained....
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