by Ross Cann AIA RA | May 27, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Professional, Technology
4 Barclay Square (A4 Architecture Before/After) The Rise of the Zero-Click Search Apparently, the era of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is over. In the past, websites competed with one another to be found by Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Google, with more than 90% of the...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | May 20, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide
Newport Life Cover Article (2019) The Invisible Premium: Magazine Publication Builds Lasting Property Value In the hierarchy of luxury real estate marketing, a full editorial spread in a prestigious publication is often regarded as the pinnacle of honor. But beyond...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | May 14, 2026 | Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, Articles, Guide, Sustainable Design
As energy costs rise and the awareness of rapid climate change grows, homeowners and building managers are increasingly considering deep energy retrofits (DERs), which are comprehensive upgrades that tackle insulation, windows, and heating and cooling systems all at...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 8, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Newport Spotlight, Professional
One of the biggest challenges for people who have not undertaken a renovation or new construction project before is figuring out how to get started. Some are tempted to skip the design process and just hire a contractor, but starting a construction project without a...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 25, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Newport Spotlight, Professional
When planning a building project, whether a new home, a commercial space, or a significant renovation, the temptation of an owner to skip the architect and go straight to a contractor is understandable. Architects cost money, and budgets are tight, but this logic is...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 28, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Historical
Sainte Chapelle (Paris, France, Built 1248) People often think of architecture as the “background” of our lives, but to architects, buildings are complex systems and artistic creations. Just as a novelist uses syntax to convey plot or a composer...