Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy of ACM Design on HomePortfolio.com
June 15, 2012
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...
ACM Design Featured on NC Design Online Blog
May 9, 2012
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,...
Asheville Habitat for Humanity: Women Build House
April 11, 2012
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...
Should I Build New or Renovate An Existing Home?
February 17, 2012
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...
Last Minute Decorating Ideas for Your Holiday Weekend
December 21, 2011
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...
Innovative Bathroom Design
November 22, 2011
Quite often it’s the unseen elements that aid in creating a space of relation and rejuvenation in bathroom design. It’s been estimated that if you live to be 75, you will spend a total of 1.5 years of your life in the bathroom. Why wouldn’t you want to make this space a top priority when designing or redesigning your home? Modern innovations...
Aging in Place and Architectural Design
November 2, 2011
Often defined as the “ability to live in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably possible,” the term “Aging in Place” will play a significant role in the lives of millions of people over the coming years. According to the US Census, there will be a 71% increase in the 60+...
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