New England Design... Redefined
The latest home design trends survey from the American Institute of Architecture shows a strong economic impact on home design. They report shrinking home sizes, a focus on rooms with high traffic and an interest in energy efficiency. Consumers are putting their focus on rooms that will get heavy use and shy away from rooms…Read More
TMS Architects will continue their long-time association with The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH, by providing architectural services required for The Music Hall’s latest venture, The Music Hall Loft. The Loft, located at 131 Congress Street in Portsmouth, will offer the community a variety of flexible interactive spaces, including studio and classroom space and an 100+…Read More
It is sometimes helpful to have some of the organizational work done for you…these lists seemed to have some great resources for architects, designers and those just interested in these subjects. www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/…/50-must-read-blogs-and-resources-for-architecture-majors/ http://www.intlistings.com/articles/2007/top-100-architecture-blogs/ http://graphicdesigndegrees.org/top-100-interior-design-blogs/
The architect is the one professional who has the education, training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire design and construction process, from helping you define what you want to build to helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for your construction dollar. Architects see the…Read More
Portsmouth, New Hampshire will soon have its first Zero Energy Building (ZEB), Regeneration Park, a commercial building whose goal is to consume zero net energy and emit zero net carbon. This ambitious project has been conceived by Andrew Kellar, founder and owner of Simply Green Biofuels, and when completed, will be an eco-friendly home to…Read More
We are in the midst of National Architecture Week which was created to encourage a public dialogue about architecture. Organized around the philosophy “Design Matters” and making the discussion topics available to the widest audience, Architecture Week 2010 will take place on the AIA’s social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter. Each day during this week,…Read More
John Merkle, AIA, found himself in a very different role Friday evening than his normal one as architect for The Music Hall’s continuing restoration project. During the evening’s performance, comedian Paula Poundstone managed to incorporate Mr. Merkle and TMS Architects into her comedy routine. Choosing TMS Architects from the sponsor’s list, she asked for a…Read More
The American Institute of Architects recommends the following questions to ask an architectural firm when you are considering them for a project: How will the architect approach your project? Who from the firm will be handling your project and who will you be dealing with on a day-to-day basis? What distinguishes this architect from others who do…Read More
Architectural firms vary widely in size, specialties and talent. It is important to select an architect that is the right fit for your needs. The architect that you choose should be a good listener and understand what your expectations are for the project. Following these steps in the selection process will help you to…Read More
