Why Choose a Design-Build Firm?
Looking to start a new project but can't decide whether to go with a traditional build contract or design-build firm? In this blog, we will explore the differences between both and explain some of the ..
Church Design and Construction: Getting The Community Involved
Before putting pen to paper on a new design and construction project for your church, it's crucial that you make sure that your congregation is behind it. Needless to say, without them, a church construction ..
Architectural Design Process 101: From Concept to Construction
Every building starts with a vision. Architects bring these visions to life. But what does the architectural design process entail? How does a vision go from a conceptualized idea to something tangible? In this blog ..
Zeroing in on a Net-Zero Future
Climate change is the fundamental design flaw of our modern-day era. It’s the elephant in the room we have yet to confront head-on. While other concerns such as healthcare, education, unemployment, etc. are all profoundly ..
A Very Brief History of Bank Architecture
Banks are an intrinsic piece to our timeline—they’ve been around for as long as we can remember—dating all the way back to Mesopotamia. However, even though the concept of storing one’s valuables in a safe, ..
2019 Architecture & Design: The Newest Trends on the Block
A trend is more than something that will simply be forgotten. Trends are building blocks for progress. They give direction and work to represent a generation. Many people confuse trends with fads, thinking that they ..
Building a Sustainable Church
God shaped the world so that natural systems render no waste. One organism’s waste is another organism’s food – this is the mystery that we, humans, have yet to crack – a simple yet beautiful ..
Building a Church: Why Design Matters
A church is more than four walls and a roof. When you enter a church, you should feel something. Something that transcends normalcy. Something that makes you feel closer to heaven. But how is this ..
5 Perks of Using an Architecture Firm With an In-House Construction Team
2-in-1 — the simple concept that was developed to make our lives a little easier. The phone case that acts as a wallet. The laptop that can be twisted into a handheld tablet. The washer ..
Top 3 Reasons Why Construction Projects Fail & The Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them
Construction projects fail for a variety of reasons, but more often than not complications can be avoided with proper planning, resources, and the right personnel in place! Vanman has a 98.8% completion rate for all ..
