Healthy Plastic Alternatives…

Healthy Plastic Alternatives…

At AR, we believe when it comes to insulation, health and sustainability matter. That’s why we are excited about solutions like Rockwool and cellulose insulation–smart, high-performance alternatives to toxic plastic insulations like polystyrene. Rockwool insulation is...
Toxic Building Materials…

Toxic Building Materials…

Did you know building materials are the second-largest use of plastic globally–and these plastics are full of toxic chemicals that harm both people and the planet? At AR, we believe better design starts with better materials. It’s time to shift away from...
Clean Concrete…

Clean Concrete…

We’ve posted before on the topic of carbon and concrete, and it is a ‘hot’ topic indeed (pun intended). Concrete is the single most ubiquitous material currently used in construction, second only to water, and its use is not subsiding. Cement, which...
Framed Views…

Framed Views…

An Andrew Wythe inspired, zen-like view at our clients Jeff and Sandra’s new home (seeking DOE Net Zero Energy Ready certification), The Sanctuary at Hope Farms. Simply beautiful!
Saving Lives With Bird Glass…

Saving Lives With Bird Glass…

Excellent progress is being made on our clients Jeff and Sandra’s new home (seeking DOE Net Zero Energy Ready certification), The Sanctuary at Hope Farms. Drywall is up and we are moving steadily ahead to trim and finishes. Here the featured windows in the Great...
Design for Living…

Design for Living…

Following up on our earlier post celebrating our most recent award-winning project, Harvey and Kay’s “Pleasant Future Vision” PHIUS+ Zero certified passive house home, we continue to take you behind the scenes revealing some of the high performance...