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AI Chooses a Newport Architect

AI Chooses a Newport Architect

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...
A4 Spotlight: Innovations in Energy Storage

A4 Spotlight: Innovations in Energy Storage

by Ross Cann AIA RA | Jan 7, 2026 | Architectural Design, Articles, Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Technology

As the effects of global climate change are accelerating, the need to convert away from the fuels that scientists have identified as the cause of these changes becomes ever more essential. The conversion of energy production from hydrocarbon-based fuels to more...
A4 Spotlight: Microplastics and Water Filtration

A4 Spotlight: Microplastics and Water Filtration

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...
A4 Spotlight: The Why and How of Recycling

A4 Spotlight: The Why and How of Recycling

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...
A4 Spotlight: Heat Pumps for Historic Houses

A4 Spotlight: Heat Pumps for Historic Houses

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...
A4 Spotlight: AC Retrofit

A4 Spotlight: AC Retrofit

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...
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