Project: Lake Geneva House
“See the homes Chicago architects love. A Wisconsin country house set into a restored prairie and a sleek rehab of a historical two-flat into a single-family home: These are among the top home designs of the year, according to the local American Institute of Architects chapter.”
Jan 22, 2025
Working With Your General Contractor
The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.
Dec 2, 2024
Considering Costs Over Your Project’s Lifecycle
How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.
Nov 27, 2024
Understanding Architectural Drawings
Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.
Jan 22, 2025
Working With Your General Contractor
The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.
Dec 2, 2024
Considering Costs Over Your Project’s Lifecycle
How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.
Nov 27, 2024
Understanding Architectural Drawings
Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.
