Hiring an architect is a wise decision when you plan to design and build a home, yet many people try to work around this step. This is because they usually have mistaken notions about what architects can bring to the table, and about why they are an integral part of the team you need to design and construct a great building. It’s important for you to arm yourself with the correct information so that you don’t miss out on bringing in a building design professional who can help your project me...

An architect may seem like an expensive extra that isn’t necessary to a successful building project, but the reality is that hiring an architect will give you a valuable member of the team who will make things much better. All you need to do is learn why people are mistaken about avoiding architects, and what you have to lose if you decide you don’t want to hire one. If you want quality, professional design, and project management that will help you complete a beautiful building on budget an...

Although many people think they are the same, green building design and green building construction are different and distinct entities. Here we explore the nuances that exist between these fields. Green building design utilizes modern methods in order to reduce the impact of the construction process on the environment over the long term. Ideally, green buildings are constructed in order to make up for their initial impact gradually by reclaiming this cost through green initiatives, such as uti...

The modern world is starting to notice the viability of green building architecture. Many countries have modified their construction and design methods to their local climate in new innovative ways. Green building architecture refers to the development of a building that seeks to use processes that have a low impact on the environment while at the same time being efficient with the resources used for construction. This includes all aspects of the building, beginning with design and continuing t...

Green building design seeks to do something that has never before been done in the history of the world - design truly sustainable buildings. What sustainable means in this context is that these buildings are less likely to cause a lasting, negative impact on the environment. Green building design marries the concepts of safe building along with the newest technology available to create a building that gives back to the environment, slowly chipping away at the impact on the surroundings caused...