by Shelter Associates | May 3, 2012 | Why Shelter Associates
Famous football coach Bill Walsh was known for demanding perfection from his players during practices, even though he knew they would never attain it. His philosophy was if you don’t strive for perfection, you don’t have a chance to achieve it. As...
by Shelter Associates | Apr 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
You just left an impressive presentation with a professional homebuilder, one among the few you're considering for your new home project. In addition to a brochure about his business and highlights of his recent work and the communities in which he builds, he...
by Shelter Associates | Apr 3, 2012 | Building 101
Q: What is an energy audit? A: Home energy audits have become popular as homeowners seek ways to lower their home energy bills. A typical audit, performed by a trained and accredited local professional for a few hundred dollars, will test the energy efficiency of your...
by Shelter Associates | Mar 27, 2012 | Design Tips
Universal Design, or UD, is an architectural practice that allows occupants of all ages and capabilities to live independently and comfortably over a long period of time in the same house. Thanks to changing demographics, UD is gaining mainstream acceptance. In...
by Shelter Associates | Mar 27, 2012 | Building 101
Q: What is a cool roof? A: A cool roof is defined as a roof that either reflects the sun’s heat away from the roof or is designed to ventilate a narrow airspace under the roof finish to keep it cool. Either way, the result lowers the temperature of the...
