2e Architects has a new office.Ā We’ve moved to Timonium, Maryland to provide a more centrally located office for our clients. Our new address is: 9515 Deereco Road Suite 907 Timonium, Maryland 21093 Selecting the right commercial space for me …
What did a guitar teacher who looks and plays guitar like a rock star teach me about architecture? The first song I ever learned on guitar was āThis Old Man.ā The problem was, at 14 years old, I didnāt like …
On a recent family vacation to New Zealand I was struck by the law of unintended consequences. Prior to the British settling New Zealand a couple hundred years ago, there were no mammals on the islands. None. No sheep, no …
A chance comment recently helped me realize that personality really does matter for a good working relationship between architect and client. Successful architects with happy clients have the personality traits of: asking good questions, being passionate about design, and interested …
Running, swimming, and cycling work for most people, but Iāve found as an Architect, I need both a brain and a body workout. True, an architect is not a weightlifter or a gymnast. There are no medals given out in …
Jonathan and Valerieās home is the only one Iāve ever designed that went through the rigorous test of both hurricane and earthquake during construction.Ā Ā While their Cockeysville, MD home was being renovated, it was in the path of a hurricane …
Budget (Money), Size, and Quality are the three items that are top-of-mind during every first meeting with a prospective client I’ve ever had. These initial meetings are mostly about determining if weāll have a good working relationship and if Iām …
What is a Net Zero House? Imagine never having to pay a utility bill for your house. Wouldnāt that be great? Run the heat in the winter and the AC in the summer and watch the electricity meter run backwards. …
As a measure of gratitude to all of the people that helped make 2015 such a good year for 2e Architects – Peter Twohy made a significant contribution to build a high school in Nigeria. Once built, the school will …
