Samsel Architects featured in “Built-Ins Idea Book”
Samsel Architects was featured in a recently published book by The Taunton Press, “Built-Ins Idea Book”. Both projects featured have integrated built-in cabinetry that encloses the fireplace and TV. These two focal points of a room often compete with each other for space and attention. We combined these into a single element in the room and visually tie them together with the… Click to continue reading.
US Building Energy Efficiency Continues to Improve
Since 2005 the projected US building energy consumption through 2030 has been steadily improving. Each year the Energy Information Administration publishes its forecast for US building energy consumption, the Annual Energy Outlook (AEO).
This is good news for the economy as well. Projections show Americans will save $3.66 trillion by 2030 compared to the projections from 2005. For more information see the:… Click to continue reading.
City Night Photography
Photographer James Reeve has created a beautiful series called “Lightscapes”. Reeve photographs cities at night and creates exposures that allow the architecture to remain completely black while the structures’ form is shown only through the glow of night lighting.
Architectural Renderings
Two recently completed architectural renderings. We provided architectural design concepts, the aerial rendering and site plan rendering for our client to help them market their South Asheville property.
Designing a Retirement House – Part 2: Flexibility
Helping our clients consider and address their future needs as well as their current ones is vital in designing a house that can evolve during retirement years. Long term livability in a home means designing in flexibility and the first step is determining which design elements need to be included initially and which can be installed with minimal cost if they are needed… Click to continue reading.
Designing a Retirement House – Part 1: Planning
We can’t create a house that can predict the future, but we can design a house for flexibility and adapting to the uncertainty of growing older. The goal in designing a retirement house is to create a living space that everyone, regardless of age, size or physical ability can live in or visit for as long as possible.
This time in people’s lives… Click to continue reading.
Welcome to the Samsel Architects blog!
Welcome to the launch of our new blog. Our goal is to create a resource for news and thoughts on architecture, green building, development and living in western North Carolina. From project details and photos to design ideas and problem solving, we hope you find the information useful and inspiring.
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