America should be ashamed that, despite being the wealthiest country on earth with one of the most vibrant business scenes, we still have a massive amount of homelessness. To address this issue some people have proposed building tiny homes for the poorest to make homes more affordable. The thought behind this idea is that smaller…
We rely on AIA for our contract documents to ensure that homeowners and everyone involved in the design and construction process is protected in a fair manner. Terms in this industry standard set of legal documents are often included due to case law and are very thorough in addressing and covering almost any “unforeseen” circumstances.
And we are failing our planet miserably. JFK once said “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Well some wise folks at Commvault have remixed this to “Ask not what your planet can do for you. Ask what you can do for your planet.” In…
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Not sure what you want to do with your property yet? Have us come out to measure and evaluate your site. We can create accurate plans for you to make design and planning decisions with before you begin the design process. You might even get some helpful design tips along the way. Please contact us…
Need some advice on a transition plan? Need some analysis to decide if your project is a good idea? Need help selecting a site? Need help with a project? Looking for a independent designer for a few months? Architectural and design consulting services by Green Sail will help you find a path forward and start…
Building Information Modeling is the new catchphrase. But in spite of all the hype many people are still having a tough time seeing the value added. The reality is that the software you have is only as good, fast, and efficient as the people you have operating it. Many people who are very familiar with…
Green Sail Inc. provides full architectural services from white paper or interview to construction administration and everything in between. What follows here is a rough outline of what a typical Green Sail home design process looks like and what you can expect from us. Scope of Work and Requirements We will take your written requirements…
This post is the third in a series. Please read the main article before beginning this part. Due to the broad scope of the topic at hand this issue has been divided into multiple posts. Each post is centered around a topic related to homes might change as a result of Covid-19. Topics will be…
This post is the second in a series. Please read the main article before beginning this part. Due to the complexity of the topic at hand this issue has been divided into multiple posts. Each post is centered around a topic related to homes might change as a result of Covid-19. Topics will be linked…
This post is the first in a series. Please read the main article before beginning this part. Due to the complexity of the topic at hand this issue has been divided into multiple posts. Each post is centered around a topic related to homes might change as a result of Covid-19. Topics will be linked…
Born and raised in Chicago, I have been fascinated by the built environment from a young age. I knew that I wanted to be an architect since before I can remember. Now I am licensed in California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania and committed to make it easy for anyone to build a sustainable home. For more…
One of the most important parts of an architectural project that often gets overlooked is the documentation of existing conditions. The importance of this step is threefold. It enables the owner to look at what they have in an objective way and make realistic assessments. The second part is that having good measurements to start…
I recently read an article about the influence of disease on bathroom design in the United States. This article made me wonder about the role of Covid-19 on the home. What kinds of impacts might this current pandemic have on the design and construction of our homes? Will it change where people want to live?…
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