Seth A Leeb Architect

Whether you are planning to remodel one room in your home or add an entire new wing to your property, you probably have a lot of questions about how to proceed. Among these, one of the most common is, “Should I hire an architect?.” You may be wondering if it’s worth the cost to have the services of a qualified architect on your remodel. It is true that you can complete a home remodel or expansion without an architect’s help. However, just because you  can  get by without an architect’s help, doesnt that mean you  should . When You May Want an Architect When considering whether to hire an architect or not, consider the following conditions. If any of them apply in your case, you should definitely consider working with a  residential architect. You have a problem with your house that you are not sure how to solve.  If you plan to fix an ongoing structural or functional issue in your home, but you don’t know how to approach it, an architect is probably essential. W...

In all of the world’s major cities, there is a seemingly insatiable demand for new housing. The steadily growing number of new buildings, and the ever-increasing sales of appliances and other amenities to furnish and fill them, seem to be a positive sign of progress. However, with the increasing number of buildings comes a rising demand for energy. In a time when we are actively looking for ways to lower energy consumption, this presents something of a dilemma. Energy demand from buildings and the construction industry itself amounts to around 36% of total global demand, as well as 40% of the world’s CO2 emissions. In addition, most buildings, especially older ones, are not energy efficient. For these reasons, the construction industry, as well as average citizens, are always on the lookout for solutions that will decrease emissions and improve efficiency. Among these solutions is the development of sustainable housing – eco-friendly design and building that makes use of sustainable ma...