Building a Custom Home: Teardown Lot vs Vacant Land
As custom home builders in the Northern Virginia area, we know there are many factors to consider when deciding to design and build a new home, and even more so for a custom[…]
Architecture
5 Ways We Save Time while Building a Custom Home in 2023
Are you considering building a new custom home, but are concerned about how much of your own time it will consume? We get it. Building a new home is a major commitment and[…]
The Architect-Led Design-Build Experience: For the Discerning Client
When building your new home there’s always a set sequence of steps between designing it, the actual creation process and then building it, the construction process. One method of managing this process is[…]
Modern Main Level Living
Traditional homes are built with the same size windows, rooms and the same size square footage per level. This creates the “BOX”. What happens in the box? A lot of disfunction! Kitchens are[…]
Building A Modern Home With Solar Power
At AV Architects + Builders, when we work with clients, we combine our experience and vision with their dreams to create Vacation Style Living™ that perfectly suits their needs. When it came time[…]
Vacation Style Living™ Design Philosophy, Part III: Blending Homes With The Natural Topography
Topography is the natural condition of the land and working with land untouched by man is something we value. Lots that have hills or slopes, or as we say “have some movement” are[…]
Vacation Style Living™ Design Philosophy, Part II: Light and Orientation
One of the most important considerations when designing a home is how to achieve natural light through its orientation. The amount of natural light that a house receives can have a significant impact[…]
Vacation Style Living™ Design Philosophy, Part I: How Design Decisions Can Help Reduce Stress
Home design is an art of balance and designing a home to reduce stress is very important. We spend more time at home than ever so your home should be your sanctuary and[…]
Using Virtual Reality in Design/Build Architecture
A dream custom home begins with an idea and ends with a house made up of thousands of small details. The journey from start to finish requires a homeowner to visualize and decide[…]
Wellness In Home Design through Vacation Style Living™
When do you feel your best? Most of the population would say it was when they were on vacation. Chances are you were staying at a luxurious resort or vacation home surrounded by[…]
