What Are the Benefits of Metal Roofing and Why Do They Matter for Your Home
There are many advantages to standing seam metal roofs, especially for hot climates.
What Is Multi-Sensory Home Design and Why It Matters
Last week we talked about the Transitions theory of design that helps connect a home, and the people in it, to natural and community environments beyond. This week we want to bring the focus inward and talk about the sensual home. A well designed home will engage all of our senses.
Maximizing Thermal Mass for Year-Round Comfort
In a previous post, we explored the benefits of using thermal mass inside a home to address the unique challenges of Bryan and College Station's hot and humid climate. This time, let's dive deeper into how specific design choices—like fireplaces, rock walls, and additional indoor elements—can enhance your home's efficiency and beauty throughout the
Thermal Mass in Hot Humid Climates
Living in Bryan and College Station's hot, humid climate brings unique design and construction challenges. One such challenge is the traditional use of thermal mass walls, which, while beautiful, don’t work as well in our local environment. However, with a few adjustments, we can still take advantage of this design approach. What is
Stearns Storage Guide
Storage can be tricky when designing a home and if it isn't done correctly, you’ll end up with tons of wasted and unused space. It can pose an especially large challenge when you’re limited by small spaces. One of our goals as a company is to take our client’s challenges in their home to create custom rooms to fit
Increasing Your Homes Value
When you decide to remodel your bathroom, you breathe fresh life into your home. You begin your mornings in a bathroom you designed and love. According to Remodeling’s “Cost vs. Value” 2022 report, bathroom remodels can recoup around 53% to 58% of the cost put into the project. In addition, you
THE NATURE OF YOUR HOME
A connection to nature inspires happiness. Simply having access to natural settings can create health and happiness. These seemingly subjective tree-hugging proclamations have a significant amount of science backing them up. Hospitals now focus on restorative landscapes because they know the power of these connections in the healing process. Cities focus on creating green spaces
Current Projects: Bathroom Vanity Update
Here is a long over-due update of the Master Bath Vanity -- hopefully we haven't been keeping you in too much suspense. Take a look and see what you think! The final picture is coming soon.
The Design-Build Process
What is the Design-Build Process? How does it work? And what are its advantages? Find out in this weeks blog.
Windows & Concrete Sills
This is part of a project we recently completed on Hugh Stearns' personal home -- Take a look at the pictures!
