Author Archives: Rusty

#Architalks: Architecture and Children

By Rusty | Published: March 7, 2016

When did you realize you wanted to be an architect? It’s a question lots of folks ask, and I remember with clarity making that decision at twelve years old. It happened in class. Specifically in an elective, ‘Mechanical Drawing.’ We learned the fundamentals of plan, section, and elevation. Given a three dimensional object, draw it […]

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Riverbirch House in the News & Observer

By Rusty | Published: January 12, 2016

A favorite project of mine changed hands toward the end of last year. My amazing clients Michael & Gerry had to leave the area for a new position in another state, leaving this house up for sale. In that process, it came across the eyes of a writer for the News & Observer, Nancy Oates, […]

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#Architalks: New Year, New Direction

By Rusty | Published: January 11, 2016

This is my first blog post as part of a series of blog posts in a group series called #ArchiTalks. Once a month, Bob Borson gives us a theme to write about. On a personal note, Bob and the whole #ArchiTalks group have decided to use their considerable reach to share my son Matthew’s story. More […]

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Bringing Students into School Design

By Rusty | Published: July 13, 2014

Last week the Hampton Roads Green Building Council organized a tour of the Floyd E. Kellam High School in Virginia Beach. Designed by HBA Architecture & Interior Design, Inc., the building is anticipated to meet receive LEED Silver certification, and will host some 2,000 students in an example of 21st century learning in practice. Featured […]

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Custom Residential Architects Network: CRANtv

By Rusty | Published: February 19, 2014

A group of architects from the American Institute of Architects , all specializing in custom residential design, seeing a need for a knowledge community focused exclusively on residential architecture, formed the Custom Residential Architects Network or CRAN for short.

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