by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 23, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Health and Wellness, Historical, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Professional, Urban Planning
Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and a call to action for planting them, will be observed this year on April 25. This annual event has a rich history, rooted in one visionary’s concern for the environment and the well-being of future generations. In 1872, Julius...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 16, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Historical, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Professional
Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22. This day stands as a vital reminder of our interconnectedness with the planet and the urgent need for environmental stewardship. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, recognizing a growing awareness of...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 9, 2025 | Architectural Design, Architectural Historian Spotlight, Articles, Historical, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Professional
After a five-year hiatus, a longstanding scholarly tradition has returned to Newport. On Thursday, April 3, 2025, The Newport Symposium was revived by the Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC), following its absence from the annual event calendar during the...
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,...