The Value of an Architect

While at my regular job - Ron Brenner Architects  - I received a phone call a few days ago. It was from someone who had been designing thei... Read more »

Ron Brenner Architects creates new Cottage House Plan

Ron Brenner Architects is creating a new design for the Cottagewood division of Kyle Hunt & Partners. The design is characterized by ... Read more »

It's Time to Build!

Almost every day I ask myself why more people are not taking advantage of this crazy building market.  By crazy I mean this is a ridiculous ... Read more »

Interior Design with Sketchup

Simply Elegant Home Designs is now using Google Sketchup to better describe the interior design elements of their house plans.   Ron Brenne... Read more »

The Mudroom

The mudroom has become an increasingly important space in home design. This space has transitioned over the years from nothing more than a ... Read more »

Its the Energy Stupid!

I ran across this criticism of Architects and the green movement the other day.   http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-007-... Read more »

Green Links

I just wanted to pass on an FYI that I have now posted links for various green resources along the sidebar of the Simply Elegant Home Design... Read more »