We're excited to be a part of the 2015 PNA Home Design & Remodel Fair this Sunday at the Phinney Center. Stop by and say hi if you're in the neighborhood. http://www.phinneycenter.org/homefair/. Tickets are available at the door. Don’t forgot to your 2 for 1 coupon on the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s facebook page....
Our Lynnwood Kitchen Remodel is featured in Fine Homebuilding’s 2014 Kitchen & Baths Issue. We worked with our contractor, 36th Ave Design Build, and cabinet maker Semihandmade to provide a cost effective custom cabinet solution using Ikea cabinet boxes and custom sized Douglas Fir slab doors and end panels. You can see more examples of Seimhandemade’s work at www.semihandmadedoors.com ...
Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family's changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction--or if you are just curious about the design process--AIA architects can help. Join AIA Seattle at Siematic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on the basics of design and construction including budget advice, tips for hiring the...
A Class for Homebuyers Pursuing New Construction Projects Join Grouparchitect and our partners to learn specifics on searching for land, site and building costs, the permit process, architectural design, and more. Bring your questions and let our team help you navigate the building process. Presenting Partners Method Homes Method Homes’ mission is grounded in the principles of quality and sustainability. They are committed to creating beautiful, sustainable structures using a streamlined process that allows them to build a custom home much faster than the...
Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family's changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction--or if you are just curious about the design process--AIA architects can help. Join Anna Mihkels AIA and Scott LaBenz AIA at Siematic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on the basics of design and construction including...
Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family's changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction--or if you are just curious about the design process--AIA architects can help. Join Anna Mihkels AIA and Scott LaBenz AIA at Siematic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on the basics of design and construction...
Existing home and buildings often have an inverse relationship between the age and character of the building with respect to energy efficiency – the older it is, the less energy efficient it is. Our Energy Assessment includes a brief comparison of your building’s insulation levels against current and future codes and recommended upgrades as well as an overall building envelope improvement summary for reducing energy loss. We also highlight target items such as windows and doors, appliances, and furnaces, etc...
My wife and I recently purchased a new home together. Of course there are visions of grandeur, and being a designer I had sketches of the possibilities before we even closed. One of our first goals was to move the washer and dryer into the house. It is currently in the basement, and you have to go outside to get to it. For the most part it seems all figured out. My dad, who is a plumber/pipefitter by trade, will...
Have a question you'd like to ask an architect? Post it here and we'd be happy to provide an answer. You can also check out the FAQ's in the Resources section of our site for a list of some common questions with our answers. Some of which are: Why do I need an architect? How do I select an architect? What size of project is too small? What do architectural services typically cost, and how are they structured? What is the “typical” scope of service? How...
