Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture
How do you typically address floodplain and sloping issues when landscaping on the water? The place where land meets water is ecologically sensitive and…
Ask the Pros: Custom Building
How do homebuyers ensure they are purchasing a house that’s built to withstand a waterfront climate? When looking to purchase an existing waterfront property,…
Ask the Pros: Interior Design
How do you create neutral interiors that will complement and enhance a waterfront location? There are a few ways to work with neutral interiors…
Ask the Pros: Architecture
How do you define Tidewater style and how did it evolve? What architectural elements are part of this vernacular? Tidewater-style homes typically include wrap-around…
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Architectural Vision WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE WHETHER A WATERFRONT SITE NEAR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IS VIABLE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION? There are several key factors. One…
Architectural Vision
WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE WHETHER A WATERFRONT SITE NEAR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IS VIABLE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION? There are several key factors. One is whether…
Design Inspiration
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENTS WHEN CREATING INTERIORS FOR A WATERFRONT HOME? The view, of course! Choosing colors that complement the water view…
The Perfect Setting
WHAT SHOULD HOMEOWNERS KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING A PROJECT IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA? Building responsibly in the critical area can be a challenging but rewarding…
Built to Last
WHAT COMMON MISTAKES DO HOMEOWNERS MAKE WHEN BUILDING ON THE BAY? A common error when building at the water’s edge is under-investing in a…
Architecture on the Bay
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE TIDEWATER STYLE AND WHAT MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IT? As is the case with many American vernacular…
Building on the Bay
HOW DO HOMEBUYERS ENSURE THEY ARE PURCHASING A HOUSE THAT’S BUILT TO WITHSTAND A WATERFRONT CLIMATE? When purchasing a waterfront home in the Chesapeake…
Decorating on the Bay
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU OFFER FOR DECORATING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES BY THE WATER? When selecting furnishings and fabrics for outdoor spaces, homeowners should first…
Landscaping on the Bay
HOW DO YOU TYPICALLY ADDRESS FLOODPLAIN AND SLOPING ISSUES WHEN LANDSCAPING ON THE WATER? Projects within floodplains and on steep slopes require a calculated…
Ask the Pros: Builder
What measures and materials protect a waterfront home from the elements? Ask the Pros: Builder Creating an impenetrable building envelope is paramount, especially along…
Ask the Pros: Architecture
Ask the Pros ArchitectureWhat properties do you look for when selecting windows for a waterfront home? Waterfront homes experience heavy thermal and moisture exposure,…
Ask the Pros: Landscape Design
Ask the Pros: Landscape DesignWhat advice do you offer clients for creating inviting outdoor “rooms?” We advise our clients to go for function over beauty….
Ask the Pros: Interior Design
Ask the Pros: Interior Design What is your philosophy on using prints versus solid textiles when there are water views in a room? I like…
Ask the Pros Landscape Design
Ask the Pros Landscape Design How do you protect a waterfront property from erosion and flooding? There are three main methods we use to…
Ask the Pros Architecture
Ask the Pros Architecture What factors do you consider when siting a house so that its natural surroundings are paramount? Our approach to siting…
Ask the Pros Builder
Ask the Pros Builder When building near the bay, what factors should homeowners consider to prevent delays or setbacks due to permitting issues? When…