Owners of older homes often find themselves caught between the need to renovate to add modern conveniences and the desire to maintain their historic charm. If you own a house built 50-100 years ago, there are likely characteristics you never want to change. At the...
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Blog Topics
Importance of Architect Certification, Licenses and Registration
Mar 8, 2023
What is the importance of architect certification, registration and licenses and how are they achieved and maintained?
Bachelor Pad Ideas for the Modern Man
Feb 7, 2023
Click here for bachelor pad ideas and mood boards revolving around your comfort, convenience and ability to entertain like an expert!
How to Convert a Bachelor Pad into a Family Home
Feb 6, 2023
It is not hard to convert a bachelor pad to accommodate a partner or a family. It just needs some planning and adaptations.
Staircase Design + Renovation Ideas
Jan 31, 2023
A stunning staircase design can be the architectural centerpiece of a home and a great investment in your property. It is a highly-involved process that requires the input of an experienced architect.
From Texas to Colorado: Local Culture and Climate Influences Home Design
Jan 18, 2023
Moving from one state to another, or purchasing a vacation home in a different region of the country, can be exciting. Discovering all that’s “new and different” includes regional characteristics in architecture. People moving from the hot, often humid flatlands of...
Adding Color to Your Home
Nov 25, 2022
How do you feel about red walls? Or mixing strong patterns? Perhaps you prefer an oasis of calm in pastel tones and subtle shades? The colors you use to decorate your home are very personal, and have a lot to do with your personality and cultural background. Some...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
Nov 24, 2022
How much does it cost to build a house? Who better to ask than experienced Dallas architects: hpd architecture + interior design
Is Your House Exterior Set in Stone?
Oct 11, 2022
It’s exciting to focus on the interior of a new build but you should also be sure about house exterior materials and specifications.
The importance of the construction frame walk through
Sep 21, 2022
Why is the frame walk through on a new home build so important? Laura Davis of HPD Architecture explains what to look for.

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