Historical Renovation: Considerations for Art Collections

Historical renovation is known for bringing wonderful light into dark spaces, and new windows and doors that provide this light while keeping an interior environment comfortable are one of the greatest benefits that accrue to a home during a renovation. Homeowners and architects will consider the issues related to this increased light on art collections…

Architectural Doors: Which are Right for YOU?

With nearly 80% of homeowners in the United States intending to repair their home, it’s no surprise that the home improvement industry is nearly a 400 billion dollar industry. These include interior and exterior renovations; bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, landscaping – and of course, doors. Architectural Doors: Which are Right for YOU? Whether you’re looking…

Historic Renovation of the Texas Vernacular Home

Texas vernacular architecture has some influences of Spanish and German architecture, with the beautiful adobes and the Sunday houses in the Hill Country, but much of the vernacular can be traced to the Texas landscape and local materials. Early farmhouses were built as working homes, and the local trees provided the beautiful, long-lasting cedar and…