Posts tagged remodel
Contempo Mountainside Development
Contempo Mountainside Development

They're finally up! Photos of a project I designed a couple of years ago. An 11-unit mountainside development. It's a BEAUT!

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Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Twinbrook Remodel
Twinbrook Remodel

Pro photos of this stunner are finally here! An extensive remodel of this family's mountain home. We revamped the kitchen, dining, living room, bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.

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Remodel Renovation, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Modern Spanish Home
Modern Spanish Home

It's finally here! Check out this ground-up house I designed for/with my high school friend several years ago. A Spanish-style 4-bedroom that's super light and soothing.

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Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Sugarloaf Remodel
Sugarloaf Remodel

After two years of design & construction, the Sugarloaf remodel "after" photos have arrived! We turned this home away from home into a functional mountain retreat for THREE generations of family members.

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Remodel Renovation, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarremodel, mountain, house, design, sugarloaf, construction, interior design, cozy, family, character, high performance, locally sourced, ERV, bathroom, kitchen, renovation, dining room, mudroom, bedroom, loft, laundry, air quality, ceramic tile, large window, shop window, architecture
Brunswick Brick Mansion- Part One!
Brunswick Brick Mansion- Part One!

The transformation of a 200 year-old brick building into seven tiny, modern apartments.

My friend Ben bought a big brick building in very rough shape. He wanted me to be the architect on a massive renovation and I jumped at the opportunity. Despite its deteriorating condition, the bones of this place were spectacular, the potential was enormous. Huge windows. Fancy, hand carved exterior molding. It was built circa 1830 for a wealthy merchant family. 1830! After 2.5 years, I finally “after” photos. YIPPEE! Here’s the full story and LOTS of photos…

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Remodel RenovationAshley Hopwood Farrartransformation, brick, modern, apartment renovation, apartment building, architect, architecture, micro-apartment, floor plan, integrated design, integrated project delivery, minimalism, traditional, building enclosure specialist, enclosure consultant, ERV, energy recovery ventilator, installation, house flipper, old house, remodel, renovation, apartment remodel, Brunswick Maine
The Pretty Good House
The Pretty Good House

You may be thinking… “It costs a fortune to build a sustainable house! I can’t afford that!” Fear not, there are relatively affordable solutions to this problem. And thankfully, some really smart people put it all together and gave it an awesome name… the PRETTY GOOD HOUSE.

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Design DIY, Industry News, Navigate the Industry, Remodel Renovation, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarpassive house, passive, sustainable, Pretty Good House, LEED, environmentally friendly, architect, Building Science Discussion Group, design, design diy, remodel, energy audit, recycle, aesthetics, local economy, universal design, building footprint, structure, energy efficient, insulation, air sealing, energy system, photovoltaic system, solar panel, hydro power, wind power, air-source heat pump, minisplits, heat pump water heaters, Energy Recovery Ventilator, Heat Recovery Ventilator, low maintenance
Behind the Scenes: Interior Finishes
Behind the Scenes: Interior Finishes

Behind the Scenes! A series of posts to help you understand what I’m doing back here. You know, behind the scenes. Up next, Interiors!

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Design DIYAshley Hopwood Farrarinterior design, interior designer, interior specifications, finishes, cabinets, countertop, tile, flooring, backsplash, light fixture, plumbing, appliances, baseboard, paint, shopping, shopping list, representative, materials, concept board, remodel, home remodel, finish schedule, remodel diy, DIY, design DIY
Integrated Project Delivery: It’s Common Sense
Integrated Project Delivery: It’s Common Sense

IPD is the simple, common sense way to build.

I’ve written a couple articles about project delivery methods. But there’s one method I haven’t written about yet, which is crazy because it’s my favorite. It’s called Integrated Project Delivery.

Most homeowners don’t even know IPD exists but it’s quickly gaining popularity with building industry pros.

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Navigate the Industry, Design DIYAshley Hopwood Farrarproject delivery method, integrated project delivery, homeowner, architect, architecture, contractor, design, Construction, collaborative, builder, engineer, lighting, schematic, construction documents, save money, contract, communication, American Institute of Architects, home remodel, Renovation, remodel
The Most Common Ways To Build Your House
The Most Common Ways To Build Your House

The 3 Most Common Building Delivery Methods to Help You Decide

The building industry can be very confusing. Who does what? There are SO many services and materials needed for even the simplest home remodel. And there are SO many places to get them!

Who do you choose? Which process is the best? Well, I can't tell you that. But I CAN help you weigh the positive's and negatives. 

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrardelivery method, designbuild, design DIY, design/build, construction, construction manager, contractor, builder, architect, designer, design award build, construction method, home remodel, home, remodel, new home