For several decades, I have worked with churches and building committees as both an architect and interior designer. I have found that church interior design often presents a surprising challenge - how to work with color. Often, a large building committee will try to weigh-in on selections, but few people understand how color works or affects the built environment. To complicate matters, color ... Read More
What makes the eight-classroom addition for Langford Elementary a "Green School?" Does it make any difference? Our goal for Langford, from the very beginning, was to make improvements on anything that consumed resources over the life of the building. The whole team, the District's project manager and their energy consultants, our engineering consultants, and the contractor thoroughly embraced ... Read More
It surprises me to see the number of misconceptions and mistakes people make in the care of older buildings. Many of our church projects include work on older buildings. Some are historic structures that are well-maintained and cherished landmarks. But just as often, we work with old buildings that have been taken for granted. Owners assume the old structure will function perfectly with ... Read More
