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Practical, no-jargon guidance on renovations, custom homes, sustainability, and getting the most from working with an architect — from the drafting desk of Eric Davenport, AIA, NCARB.
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Induction vs. Gas: What New York Homeowners Should Know Before Their Next Kitchen Renovation
Induction cooking is faster, safer, and dramatically better for indoor air quality — and New York's building codes are moving in its direction. Here is how architects think about the induction versus gas decision in a kitchen renovation.
June 18, 2026 · Eric Davenport
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May 27, 2026
Aging in Place by Design: Nine Upgrades That Keep Your Home Yours for Decades
The best accessible design is invisible. These nine universal-design upgrades — from curbless showers to future-ready blocking — let you stay in the home you love without it ever looking institutional.
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April 30, 2026
Urban Landscape Design: Making the Most of Small New York Outdoor Spaces
A 300-square-foot backyard, a townhouse roof, a Juliet balcony — small urban outdoor spaces punch far above their weight when they are designed with the same rigor as the rooms inside.
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March 25, 2026
How Much Does an Architect Cost in New York? A Transparent Guide
Architect fees in the New York metro typically run 8 to 15 percent of construction cost — but what you get for that fee, and what it saves you, is the part most guides skip. Here is the honest math.
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February 19, 2026
Net-Zero Ready: The Envelope-First Approach to Sustainable Home Design
Before solar panels, before heat pumps, before any technology at all — the path to a net-zero home runs through insulation, air-sealing, and windows. Here is the envelope-first logic we apply to every project.
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January 22, 2026
Home Addition or New Build? How to Decide When Your House No Longer Fits
When a growing family outgrows its house, the instinct is to move or build new. Often the smartest answer is neither. Here is the framework we use to help clients decide between adding on, gut-renovating, and starting over.
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