Dallas Architect, Laura Davis, AIA comments on anticipating changing trends in housing design and sustainable senior living. The Baby Boomer segment of our population is rapidly approaching retirement. As this generation remains active, enjoys better health than their parents, and lives longer the need for more services increases by the … [Read more...]
Here are a few words of advice from Dallas Architect Laura Davis, AIA to students and interns beginning their careers in architecture. Be confident. Be different. Be brave. I know. It’s easier said than done, especially in this market. I am giving you permission to not listen to the grumpy people around you. A pity party is no place for you. … [Read more...]
With some planning and design, you can create a new outdoor room or renovate the existing to better work with the way you live. When thinking about changes to make to your yard, consider adding architecture to create scale, focal points, vertical interest and shelter. There's a broad range of options, from a light-filtering pergola to a … [Read more...]
Have fun bringing the indoors out. Don't be afraid to combine traditional indoor elements with the outdoors. If you're entertaining a lot, don't be averse to using everyday indoor decor on your patio or deck. It's a very inexpensive way to brighten up outdoor living space, even if it's just for one evening. And when it comes to actually … [Read more...]
It seems as houses have gotten larger, yards have gotten smaller. Don’t let that keep you from entertaining; just get creative. Residential lots haven't changed in size but houses are growing to maximize every buildable square foot. In neighborhoods with zero-lot-line houses and garden-style patio homes, there are minimal side yards and … [Read more...]
