by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 3, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Guide, Health and Wellness, Sustainable Design, Technology
The pervasive issue of microplastics (plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size) has evolved in the last decade from being a hypothetical environmental problem into a direct concern within every home. These tiny fragments, originating from the breakdown of...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Dec 1, 2025 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Guide, Sustainable Design
Solar energy, thanks to technologic and manufacturing innovations, is now the least expensive way to produce energy. However there has been opposition to the installation of solar panels not just from the hydrocarbon industry, but for from those who see the panels as...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Apr 2, 2025 | Articles, Climate Change, Health and Wellness, Historical, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
The global climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a present reality, marked by extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disrupted ecosystems. In this context, seemingly mundane practices like recycling and composting become crucial tools in our...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 20, 2025 | Articles, Climate Change, Health and Wellness, Historical, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
Chateau-sur-Mer (Newport, RI) Photo Credits: PSNC The Preservation Society of Newport County has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize the climate control systems within its historic properties, with a focus on achieving both sustainability and material...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Mar 12, 2025 | Articles, Climate Change, Health and Wellness, Historical, Professional, Sustainable Design, Technology
Diagram of AC System in Historic Home, Credit: Pinterest They don’t call climate change “Global warming” for nothing. As the average temperature of the planet increases each year, the need for air-conditioning becomes greater each year. The fact that creating...
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...
