Our home is our retreat, a place to escape work, catch up at the dinner table with family, and to kick back our feet and relax. With green design all the rage, homeowners have reverted their attention from the “McMansion” mindset to achieving more efficient, “Green” homes, and they are turning to architects for guidance [...]
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Buy, Build or Renovate…Now!
In today’s world, we are flooded with news reports and articles describing the housing market as “struggling,” “weak,” and “dismal”. These words often bring about fear in the consumer, but the reality may be that this is one of the best times to buy.
Regardless of the current housing data, the [...]
Is the McMansion Era Gone Forever?
Beginning almost three years ago, the recession hit the housing market at its core, and today we continue to see the effects with both the number of new homes built and the size of new homes. The question remains, however, will the decrease in size of these homes be temporary, or [...]
How Does Your Green Home Stack Up?
Green . . . Sustainable . . . Net Zero Home . . . Low Impact Building . . .
Energy Star . . . NC Healthy Built Home . . . LEED
We seem to be inundated with so much “green” lingo these days, it becomes difficult to know what is legitimate and [...]
Asheville Parade of Homes: Reaping Inspiration & Exploring Mountain Communities in WNC
Western North Carolina has welcomed fall with cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, the first droves of tourists, and most recently the annual Asheville Parade of Homes. Held on back-to-back weekends in early October and hosted by the Asheville Home Builders Association, the Parade of Homes offers individuals and families the opportunity to explore quality built homes [...]
Custom Home Architects Increase ROI
A new home build or remodel can be a very exciting time, but it can also be a stressful one. Having the right teams in place, however, like a reputable custom home architecture firm, can decrease your stress level while increasing the usability and value of your home.
Architects Add Value
The widely accepted opinion of the [...]
Choosing Your Home Architect
At ACM Architects we understand that every homeowner has their own unique set of ideals and design preferences. We have years of experience working with people in Western North Carolina to help bring their vision to life, and since finding the right architecture firm for your home build is vital to the process, we’ve compiled [...]
ACM Design Chosen for The Cliffs Signature Services
The Cliffs include some of the Carolinas’ most exclusive and unique communities in three distinct regions. ACM Design is proud to announce their selection as one of the highly qualified architectural and design firms by The Cliffs Signature Services to help mastermind your new dream home.
The Cliffs Signature Services aids property owners in navigating the [...]
Green Home Design From the Ground Up
While greening your home remodel is highly recommended, having your new home designed from the start with green in mind may prove more affordable and effective. Newer homes can even be easily retrofitted to accommodate popular green design elements like recycled glass tiles and bamboo flooring.
Here are some of the ways in which your custom [...]
Outdoor Rooms Add Luxury and Comfort
One area of your new home you may not have thought to consult your home architect regarding is the outdoor space. But imagine enjoying a beautiful WNC evening with friends or family while the aroma of a fresh baked pizza fills the air from a blazing, brick outdoor pizza oven.
Outdoor rooms are getting more attention [...]
