The elaborate biennial event termed “Faces of Hope” is a vital fundraising event to support the Mission Children’s Hospital. Organized every two years by the Mission Foundation, the “Faces of Hope” affair raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the ever growing needs of the Children’s Hospital. This year, ACM Design joined other businesses in our community by donating to...
ACM Design has entered the North Carolina Design Living In Style Interior Design Contest and we're asking for your votes! All you have to do is visit NC Design Online and leave a comment on any North Carolina Design blog post, naming the entry/room you are voting for. Our entry name is: "I'll Light the Fire" Here's a link to our submission online:...
ACM Design's Principal architect and founder Amy Conner-Murphy has been selected for inclusion in the online database of expert designers and architects at HomePortfolio.com. As a "virtual showroom of home designs, pictures and products," HomePortfolio chooses top notch designers to showcase their work online as a resource for over 100,000 subscribers. Be sure to check out Amy Conner-Murphy's design biography and...
Amy Conner-Murphy, Principal Architect of Asheville based ACM Design, speaks with NC Design Online about "Teamwork. " Here at ACM Design, our design philosophy encompasses a collaborative vision from the homeowner, our firm and other trusted professionals in the residential home industry. Amy Conner-Murphy elaborates greatly on teamwork and the success of a project; “Bridging the different perspectives of the client,...
Each year, the Asheville chapter of Habitat for Humanity participates in the national Women Build program, a program designed with a collaborative mission, “to empower women to take action against substandard housing conditions”. Women from all over Asheville and Western North Carolina come together throughout March and June in a cooperative and supportive environment with one goal, to build a...
Homeowners often ask whether they should build a new home or renovate their existing home when their living circumstances change. From growing families to health issues to aging in place, there are many situations that can affect the how a homeowner needs to utilize their home. By identifying your current needs and comparing them with how your needs might evolve...
Decorating for the holidays is a great opportunity to showcase or highlight the architecture features of your home. As the holiday weekend nears, we wanted to take a moment to showcase some of the top ways to decorate your home this season so guests can not only marvel at your great sense of style but at your home’s beautiful architecture. You...
If you’ve ever driven the Blue Ridge Parkway and dreamt of living in the Smoky Mountains or the Southern Appalachians, we’ve compiled a series of complimentary guides rich with information about designing a mountain home. Informed by our decades of experience as mountain home architects, we share expert advice about topics like building on steep slopes, terrain-specific building costs, and materials suited for withstanding the mountain weather. Our passion for creating personalized and heartfelt homes is apparent in all of our work and it is our pleasure to share our expertise with you in these free and informative guides.
