The gradual separation between architect and builder sprouted ten years before Wright’s birth with the formation of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1857. It subtly took hold by changing the way an architect was trained (from an apprenticeship in the field to a university curriculum in a classroom), and slowly grew with laws… View Article

In today’s world, the home improvement industry has the highest rate of dissatisfaction and complaints in the world–second only to auto sales and repair. We’ve all seen this in our day to day lives and likely heard the stories of our neighbors and friends with varying degrees of success and horror. Quality projects that are… View Article

Why is Passive House trending in Boston? Well… I think there are several reasons. Boston is a culturally astute town–on pulse with the world while maintaining and leading trends internationally across culture, the arts, sports and technology. Boston is a standout in technology…not only biotech or fintech…but also that of homes. A Passive House is… View Article

Definition of “Architect” Through Time The lineage of the word architect comes from the ancient Greek words ‘arkhi’, which meant “master” and ‘tekton’ meaning “carpenter” or “builder”. The architect progressed from the trades for millennia, beginning as an apprentice, progressing to a journeyman and then finally as a master being able to turn around to… View Article