Newhouse in Raleigh, NC for a young family of four Farmhouse outside of Sumter, SC for a young family of seven A retired couple's house on St. Helena Island overlooking a creek … [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...]
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
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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...]
Closed Crawl Spaces
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If you have had second thoughts about having a closed crawl space in the hot, humid South..think again. The North Carolina research company Advanced Energy "has confirmed over the long term...that outside air contains more water vapor than the air … [Read more...]
