architangent

ARE Prep: Programming, Planning and Practice

Next on the ARE chopping block is Programming Planning and Practice. Two weeks after taking Site Planning and Design, I dove into PPP and just received my pass notification. Following the same format as the previous ARE Prep articles, I’ll review the materials and study tips I [...]

Advantages of Ranch-Style Homes

When most people think of ranch-style, single-level homes, a few things come to mind: the MidWest, and retirement communities. While both of these ideas are valid, and in fact true, there are other advantages to stair-free homes beyond avoiding tornadoes and the constant danger of hip replacements from falling.

Open Floorplans

Yes, you [...]

Confessions of a Contest Junkie: Why I Can't Quit Design

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m a design contest junkie. I definitely have a love-hate relationship with design contests and competitions, but I keep coming back for more. I always wonder what it is that makes some people love the thrill of the game, while others loathe their existence [...]

ARE Prep: Site Planning and Design

It’s official: I’m 3 down, 1 pending results and only 3 exams left to take. I received my pass letter last week for SPD (Site planning and design). Following the same format as the previous ARE Prep articles, I’ll jump right in. Be sure to read the other ARE [...]

The Hidden Costs of ICF: The Value of Insulated Concrete Forms

As we continue the process of designing and building our home, we are at the stage where we are faced with making decisions. Our first big choice is critical to the rest of the design and has a big impact on the overall cost. The Dream Home: Diving into Details

It has been some time since we initially purchased our property and shared our dream home design progress.

We were recently approached by an adjacent land owner who was interested in combining our properties and re-platting them lengthwise. Our current arrangement is [...]

Home Style Evolution: Closed to Open, Large to Small

Homes, much like all things, evolve over time. We remodel them, we change things we liked years before, and we sell them to new owners with new tastes that start the cycle all over again. Home styles also evolve. In recent years we've seen home size contract while floorplans themselves have opened up.

ARE Prep: Construction Documents and Services

I was excited to receive notification that I passed my latest ARE: Construction Documents and Services. For those just joining in on the series, the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) consists of 7 exams and is required to obtain an architecture license. This series of posts outlines [...]

Popular Southern Home Styles

The south is known for beautiful homes that have stood the test of time and even to this day are highly sought after by potential home-buyers. While custom home builders can build you any type of home you want, there are still three popular styles of home that can be found from the inland areas [...]

Architecture and Design: Construction Administration 101

The final part of the Architecture and Design 101 series is finally here! Check out the full guest post on Archability via this link.

I hope you enjoyed the series!