One of the most common questions posed in the home design and build industry is “Why do I need to hire an architect?” Those who have previously worked with an architect understand firsthand the importance of retaining an architect to design a new home or renovation. For someone who is new to this idea, here’s a list of the top...
Asheville and the surrounding areas are well known for the beautiful mountains, but designing a home for the mountains of Western North Carolina presents many challenges when considering the elevation, terrain and environmental components of our area. Site analysis is a preliminary step taken by architects to analyze the site slope, site orientation, sun angles, and access. This outcome of...
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...
Spring 2011 has finally arrived with warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, and greener foliage. As you awaken from winter, ready to renew your spirits, don't overlook your home. Renew your dwelling and maintain it's value at the same time. Take "Spring Cleaning" up a notch this year with these tips: Exterior Maintenance: Look at your home's exterior. Power-wash decks and siding, and...
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 truth is housing and land are very stable investments, with...
As a high school student struggling to find my path for college, I visited an architect's office in my hometown and immediately "knew" that was the job for me. Of course, I had no idea what being an architect really entailed, but the thought of drawing everyday and being outside while the building was being built sounded just right to...
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[caption id="attachment_27" align="alignright" width="300"] Custom Home by ACM Design architects[/caption] When building a custom home, it is essential to find the right residential architect to transform your vision into reality. The architect will help you with the design, the technical drawings and specifications, the builder and the entire process of building your custom home. Before choosing an architect to design your...
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.
