17 May Going Solar, Day 3
The roofers have almost wrapped up sheathing the roof and repairing the damage to the eaves on the house. The first parts of the solar power system were also installed today. How much power can your house generate?...
Author: Ken Parel-Sewell
16 May Going Solar, Day 2
Demolition continued today. How do you know if going solar is right for you? Will your house even accommodate a solar system?...
15 May Going Solar, Day 1
Today is demolition day for our old roof. I’m a little sad to see it go. It was the original cedar roof installed about 50 years ago....
12 May Going Solar, Introduction
Have your electricity bills been rising? Globally, the cost of electricity has been steadily increasing, and all trends indicate that it will continue to rise significantly. I want to share our journey to go solar to help demystify the process....
09 May Getting a Project on Track
No matter the size of the project, at One World Architecture we approach all of our work with the same commitment to excellent service and design. We’re currently working with a young family in San Diego County in California to renovate their charming cottage built...
21 Mar Speaking Your Home’s Language
It's important for architects to be multi-lingual. One of the challenges of any home remodel or addition is ensuring that the new improvements fit comfortably with the existing house....
12 Jan Dodson Chapel Road Retail Center
A retail center in a wooded area near Nashville provides opportunities for new businesses. Finding a manageable space for a new business in a great location is a difficult challenge for many entrepreneurs. The Dodson Chapel Road Retail Center contains a series of smaller units that allow...
11 Jan Coastal Modern Home
A modern home full of light and views to the Pacific Ocean. While nestled into a charming older neighborhood, this home was on an infill lot with views of the Pacific Ocean from the second floor. Because this small lot was surrounded by neighbors, the backyard and cozy pool area became part...
09 Jan A New Start
Happy New Year from One World Architecture! As the new year starts, we’re excited about a new capability we’re rolling out that allows us to work in a 3D virtual environment from the beginning of the design process, all the way through the construction documents phase...
21 Dec Butterfly House
A sweeping butterfly roof and an informal modern aesthetic define this contemporary house in rural Kentucky. Longing to return to her childhood home, our client acquired a 6 acre property in Goshen, Kentucky - a hilly, wooded lot with a pond, a convergence of streams and bucolic views of surrounding open horse pastures....