It is a million-dollar question (sometimes literally), and one we are asked often by our clients, both residential and commercial. Should they reinvent their existing home or commercial building, or start from scratch and build new? Our answer depends on many factors, including: How far off is the existing structure from your dream? Do […]
Over the past year, the team at Patuxent Architects has been considering the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on architecture. Throughout history, we have seen examples of the way fast-spreading diseases like tuberculosis and typhoid have changed the way buildings and homes were constructed. Architects added large windows to let in more light and used […]
Trends come and go, but one that will likely always stick around is sustainability. Over the years, sustainable building and design has moved to the forefront of many companies’ priorities. Ever-increasing knowledge about the Earth and non-renewable resources has made “going green” less hippie, and more mainstream. Many energy-saving techniques, such as daylight harvesting and low […]
Everyone is looking forward to the new year, ourselves included. Many homeowners are making plans now for projects to begin in January, and with that comes the design of all these new spaces. So what will home design look like in 2021? We’ve narrowed down the list of new and emerging home design trends for next […]
We often talk about using cutting-edge technology for our projects. But what does that mean, and how does it benefit you and your clients? Aside from seeing an awesome 3D rendering of your project, what else can it offer? The technology we are referring to is called Building Information Modeling, or BIM. We often share beautiful […]
Starting a home renovation project can be very exciting. Whether you have lived in your home for years and want to make it feel new, or you purchased a property that needs work before you can call it home, there is something special about recreating a space and making it all your own. However, home renovations […]
When a local family reached out to us with a vision of turning their family farm into a full-service wedding venue, it was a unique opportunity that we just couldn’t pass up. The farm, located in St. Leonard, Maryland, wasn’t in use at the time, and the owner wanted to keep it in the family. The […]
You’ve found the perfect location, and you’re finally ready to build your dream home. So what’s next? What is the first step you should take when starting the homebuilding process? A new building project is a complex process with many factors to consider. Whether you are building your family’s forever home or breaking ground on […]
The much-anticipated day is soon approaching. You have made the exciting decision to design and build your new home. You have scoured countless Pinterest photos, perhaps previewed mounds of electronic home plans, conducted numerous “drive-bys” and snapped pics of homes you admire and searched your search engines at full speed. But now it is time […]
Looking for the perfect time to begin making your dream home a reality? Today may be just the day you’ve been waiting for! When envisioning your dream home, you often spend months, years and sometimes decades in thought. As you age, your home’s wish lists and want lists often evolve. Your experiences may present you with home possibilities […]