Building Science and Custom Home Articles
How to Build a Home That Stays Comfortable Longer During a Power Outage
A resilient home slows heat, cold, and humidity before backup power takes over. Learn what to plan for comfort and safety during a Charlotte outage.
Why Some New Homes in Charlotte Still Feel Humid
A new home can be cool and still feel sticky. Learn how HVAC sizing, air leaks, crawlspaces, ventilation, and construction moisture affect indoor humidity in Charlotte.
Passive House vs. LEED vs. Energy Star: Which Standard Actually Matters?
Building a Custom Home on Lake Norman: What to Know Before You Break Ground
Why We Refuse to Build Homes That Just Meet Code
What Does a $1M Custom Home in Charlotte Actually Get You?
What Is the Building Enclosure and Why Does It Matter So Much?
The Primary Suite Addition Guide for Charlotte Homeowners
Is Passive House Worth It in North Carolina? An Honest Answer
Building a Custom Home in Weddington, NC: What to Know Before You Start
What Is an ERV and Do You Need One in Your Home?
Wagner Murray Architects in Charlotte: Thirty Years of Design and What Homeowners Should Know About Building
Ruard Veltman Architecture in Charlotte: What to Know About Building with an Atelier Firm
Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson in Charlotte: Designing Homes Since 1979 and Why Your Builder Matters
Houghland Architecture in Charlotte: What to Know Before You Hire a Builder for Your Project
Greg Perry Design in Charlotte: The Architect Who Hand-Renders Every Plan Deserves a Builder Who Sweats Every Detail
Duffy-Magas + Associates in Charlotte: What Their Clients Know That Others Don't
Pursley Dixon Studio in Charlotte: A Guide for Clients Who Want to Build with the Best
Frusterio Design in Charlotte: Four Decades of Residential Plans and the Builder Who Can Bring Them to Life
