Long Falls Camp Case Study
Long Falls Camp Case Study

Sometimes property owners don’t need full architectural services, sometimes they just need a little advice.

That’s exactly what the owners of this rural Maine camp needed as they continue to work on a plan for their newly purchased property.

This off-grid cabin has a ton of potential and we got deep into the details of what the owners can do with it during our consultation.

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Design DIY, Green Building, Remodel Renovation, Case StudiesAshley Hopwood Farrar
Sugarloaf Slopeside Home
Sugarloaf Slopeside Home

Ready for a peek at a Maine family's slopeside sanctuary? Get cozy as we explore their 6200 square foot winter wonderland, complete with a nifty 2000 SF addition that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. With a mix of mountain magic and architectural acrobatics, this beautiful home is all about embracing authenticity. From daring rooflines to the ultimate stairway challenge, we'll uncover how every nook and cranny got its dose of slopeside charm.

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Remodel RenovationAshley Hopwood Farrar
Is the Air Inside your House Clean?
Is the Air Inside your House Clean?

Is the air inside your house clean? 🤔 As a home enthusiast, I'm always curious about how our daily habits impact our living environment. That's why I got an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitor for my 90's house! It tracks temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, chemicals, and particulate matter (PM2.5) to ensure you're breathing good air while at home. And it's super affordable!

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Design DIY, Navigate the Industry, Remodel RenovationAshley Hopwood Farrarair qu, indoo, residential architect, construction, building code, building scientist, designer, homeowner
How to Talk to Contractors
How to Talk to Contractors

Ever have trouble getting in touch with a contractor? No response to your voicemails and emails? I know what you're doing wrong and the changes to make.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
Contempo Mountainside Development
Contempo Mountainside Development

They're finally up! Photos of a project I designed a couple of years ago. An 11-unit mountainside development. It's a BEAUT!

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Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Homes for the Apocalypse
Homes for the Apocalypse

Where do you want to live when the apocalypse is here? And by apocalypse I mean infrastructure disintegration. It's coming and you should be ready. I know I sound crazy but I’m only partially kidding.

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Navigate the Industry, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
How Much Does An Architect Charge?
How Much Does An Architect Charge?

It’s a complicated answer but I’m going to try to keep it SUPER simple! There are two main ways for an architect to charge.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
Twinbrook Remodel
Twinbrook Remodel

Pro photos of this stunner are finally here! An extensive remodel of this family's mountain home. We revamped the kitchen, dining, living room, bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.

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Remodel Renovation, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Modern Spanish Home
Modern Spanish Home

It's finally here! Check out this ground-up house I designed for/with my high school friend several years ago. A Spanish-style 4-bedroom that's super light and soothing.

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Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
What Do House Plans Look Like?
What Do House Plans Look Like?

What should a set of plans (aka blueprints) look like?

Trick question! There's no standard! Each architect or designer has their own style.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
Should You Build A House This Summer?
Should You Build A House This Summer?

Prices are incredibly high, builders and designers are incredibly busy. Would it be silly to start a new project right now?

It’s a tough question. It’s a personal question. My friend Ed Earl and his colleagues give us a little reality check…

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Industry News, Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarbuilders, designers, pandemic, renovation, home, construction, delays, disposable income, improvements, homeowner, project manager, residential construction