by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 23, 2024 | Articles, Historical, Newport Spotlight, Technology
Transformative Power Source: Man-Made Fire The story of human civilization is intertwined with the story of our ability to harness energy. From the prehistoric harnessing of fire first that banished the darkness to the current quest to replicate the power of the sun,...
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...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 2, 2024 | Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Newport Spotlight
The Shingle Style has become one of the most popular and long-lived styles of architectural design, particularly in the eastern resort cities. Many will find it surprising that the style, which has become so popular, was originally a relatively short-lived offshoot of...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 18, 2023 | Articles, Newport Spotlight
Newport Casino Hope Fund Event During Covid 2020 All photos courtesy of Julie Skarratt Photography The success of organizations is dependent upon the quality of the partnerships they make. The Hope Funds reached out to A4 Architecture to help with the design of its...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 11, 2023 | Articles, Newport Spotlight
The Breakers During the Christmas Season (Newport, Rhode Island) Newport has gained fame as the summer resort for wealthy families during the Gilded Age. The grand mansions, constructed between 1865 and 1915, were primarily utilized during an 8 to 10-week period from...
