by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 12, 2024 | Professional, Project Spotlight
Original Condition Axon (Newport, RI) For an ever-increasing percentage of Americans, the dream of safe, affordable housing remains elusive and the situation in Rhode Island is even more challenging than most places. To understand the current landscape, it is helpful...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 5, 2024 | Professional, Project Spotlight
Financing A Project Diagram Let me preface this article by stating I am an architect and not an accountant or a finance professional, but without a proper financial foundation for a project, it cannot happen. For this reason, we have come to understand the many...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 30, 2024 | Newport Architect Spotlight, Professional, Project Spotlight
Previous Project on Ocean Ave (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous Archi-TEXT articles it was discussed the value of an architect to help you navigate the various phases of the design of a new home or building or the renovation of an existing one, but what are the...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 22, 2024 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight
Rhode Island is called the “Ocean State,” and is no stranger to the ebb and flow of the waters. But as climate change intensifies, coastal communities are having to confront a difficult choice: fight or retreat. The concept of “strategic...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 8, 2024 | Articles, Newport Spotlight
Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) Over the past century, human dependence on fossil fuels has cast a long shadow over the planet, creating undeniable change to the climate and leaving a legacy of environmental degradation. However, on the horizon, a wide variety of...
