Open Spaces: Indoor/Outdoor Continuity

As architects, we are constantly asked to design a home with a spectacular outdoor living space, as well as one with an interior that has an open floor plan. Our clients desire the living room or kitchen to connect to the outside, so they can entertain with ease. If we are able to create continuity […]

Modern exterior siding that is rot and fire resistant, but also rich in history.

If your architect told you they found a UV, weather, rot and insect resistant, exterior siding material for your new modern house that was also low maintenance, you probably would think it sounds “too good to be true.” What could have all these amazing qualities? Charred wood! But we didn’t start the fire. It was […]

SIPs: Simply Better, Stronger and More Energy Efficient

The architects at VDG new sustainable designs include SIPs, as homeowners can gain superior structures with reduced utility costs. What Are SIPs? Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high performance building panels used in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural […]