Seth A Leeb Architect

Building your dream home is a complex project and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the process, especially when you’re confronted by the hundreds of decisions you’ll have to make! Here are some tips from a leading  residential architect  on how to make this a little easier – and your home an even bigger success. Don’t wait to mention big changes:  It’s normal to want to tweak your home’s architectural design even when the building is in process, but any change – especially a big one – needs to be mentioned as soon as possible to your team. Things like adding a fireplace or window, or moving a wall can have a dramatic impact on the design and construction of your home, even affecting major structural areas, so the sooner you talk to your architect and contractor, the better. Keep track of your choices:  There are hundreds of choices to be made when constructing a home, so it’s easy to forget what options your team suggested and what you chose. Start early with ...

As commercial architects , we can see the commitment and impact of businesses who value sustainability in their building’s architecture, taking an active role in reducing operational costs and their burden on the environment. This is a concept that is still evolving as new technology and new thinking helps us continually improve the way we approach building design, and resilient design is one concept that’s making a big impact. What is Resilient Building Design? If you think back on some of the big news stories of the last few years, you’ll be reminded of the devastation of natural disasters in cities around the country and the world. From hurricanes, wildfires and superstorms to earthquakes and blackouts, we were reminded at just how vulnerable our office buildings, homes and infrastructure really is. Resilient design is all about designing and building in a way that can withstand natural and manmade disasters more effectively to ensure better protection for human life and a...