by Ross Cann AIA RA | Nov 24, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Guide, Professional
Sprague Hall (Yale University) Once a year, during the homecoming weekend, Yale University hosts its annual Alumni Assembly and Convocation. This is the gathering of alumni volunteers and leaders from around the world, from all of the various graduate schools and...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Nov 17, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Newport Architect Spotlight, Professional
The construction industry is built on contracts, but when an owner fails to pay for services rendered, a crucial legal instrument protects the interests of contractors, subcontractors, and architects: the mechanics lien (sometimes called a construction lien or...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 8, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Newport Architect Spotlight, Professional, Project Spotlight
Construction Administration requires coordination Most building projects are a complex assembly of thousands of interacting components—structural elements, intricate mechanical systems, and fine finishes—all of which must integrate flawlessly to realize the final...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 5, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Guide, Health and Wellness, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
Recently, one of our clients requested an upgrade to their power supply from the local electrical utility in order to install more sustainable heating and cooling for a building on their property. Because the grid lacked the capacity, they were denied the installation...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 26, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Guide, Health and Wellness, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
Climate change is significantly reshaping the landscape of home insurance across the United States, with Rhode Island feeling the effects particularly acutely. Rising sea levels, increased frequency of severe storms, and heightened fire and flood risks are forcing...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Feb 19, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Guide, Health and Wellness, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
This past year, the price of municipal water in Newport increased by 17.5%. Newport is not alone in seeing the price of water increase even faster than the rate of general inflation. This trend is happening both around the United States and globally. As 2025 unfolds,...
