AIA Disaster Assistance

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Last week at the American Institute of Architects South Carolina annual convention we celebrated our 100th anniversary. As part of the convention  thirty-five architects were trained  to assist building officials in building safety assessment after … [Read more...]

Introducing Hot, Humid Solutions

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  The Cole's Residence, pictured below, that was featured in the October issue of Southern Living Magazine has generated a lot of buzz! We have received numerous phone calls from people interested in purchasing the plan. As many of you know we … [Read more...]

Cole’s Residence in Southern Living

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5 Lessons from Southern Vernacular Houses

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Hot, Humid Architecture   In vernacular architecture there is a strong relationship between site, climate, and the    elements of building in the generation of the building form.- Richard Hyde Prior to the advent of air conditioning, an … [Read more...]

Building in a Hurricane Prone Area

Many people relocate to lowcountry from inland communities where there are not hurricanes. So often the first question a new resident asks is "What are the best practices for building in a hurricane prone area?". Buildings need to simultaneously … [Read more...]