The A4 Architectural Words of Wisdom

The A4 Architectural Words of Wisdom

The A4 Architectural Words of Wisdom After being a licensed architect for thirty years (which is even more amazing considering how long it takes to become licensed), I am taking the liberty of sharing some thoughts and quotations that I have developed over that time....
LEED-ing the Way

LEED-ing the Way

LEED-ing the Way – Cover Page   The first step in making buildings more sustainable is to establish and then encourage best practices. In 1993 the U.S. Green Building Council, spearheaded by Natural Resource Defense Council scientist Robert K Watson,...
The A4 Architecture Project Guide

The A4 Architecture Project Guide

The A4 Architecture Project Guide   For people beginning their first design and construction project there is often a sense of fear and ignorance. They know that the process is going to be challenging and they may have heard stories of schedule delays and budget...
Newport Architecture Spotlight: The Old Brick Market

Newport Architecture Spotlight: The Old Brick Market

Brick Market Front Façade – Newport, RI At the center of historic Newport, Rhode Island sits the Brick Market. This structure is an important historic building and was designed by the renowned architect Peter Harrison in 1762.  Peter Harrison (1716-1775) was an...
A4 Spotlight: Transportation Oriented Development

A4 Spotlight: Transportation Oriented Development

A4 Architecture Gateway Design in Newport, RI -Transportation Oriented Development   Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning and design concept that emphasizes the integration of land use and transportation to create walkable, mixed-use...