Ever have trouble getting in touch with a contractor? No response to your voicemails and emails? I know what you're doing wrong and the changes to make.
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Where do you want to live when the apocalypse is here? And by apocalypse I mean infrastructure disintegration. It's coming and you should be ready. I know I sound crazy but I’m only partially kidding.
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It’s a complicated answer but I’m going to try to keep it SUPER simple! There are two main ways for an architect to charge.
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What should a set of plans (aka blueprints) look like?
Trick question! There's no standard! Each architect or designer has their own style.
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There’s no one way to build a house. Actually, there are about a million ways to build a house (give or take). But when it comes to the design process, there are three popular ways to get it done. Guess which way is my favorite…
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A tour of Meldrum Design HQ in Kingfield, Maine! Check out before & after photos and a video!
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Running Meldrum Design is one of the highlights of my life. I love it. In the last six years I’ve researched the heck out of running a remote, very small business. I’ve experimented with different methods, systems, software, and hardware. It took lots of energy, money, and time. So I thought I'd save you some of that and share what I've learned.
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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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Sometimes people are curious about what an architect actually does. The people who think they know are surprised when they hear the truth.
And, while this profession can come in MANY different forms, there are an increasing number of one-person architecture companies like Meldrum Design. So here’s a quick (and aesthetically pleasing) breakdown of what I (and many other architects) do all day. INCLUDING an exclusive and very real photo of me and Sunny in my office!…
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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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A unique and stunningly beautiful home for this San Diego couple.
I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally publish this project: my parents house!
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Behind the Scenes! A series of posts to help you understand what I’m doing back here. You know, behind the scenes. Introducing the first post in my Behind the Scenes series: Finding a Designer!
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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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As you cook up a storm this holiday season, the yearning for a new kitchen probably feels stronger than ever.
How long have you dreamt of a pristine, sparkly, inspiring kitchen? If only it weren’t for that silly little obstacle: money.
The good news: you don’t have to deplete your bank account to get what you want! There are simple ways to keep your costs low and your satisfaction high.
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I was the spotlight of a feature article in our local newspaper! A lovely piece about my new office (and life) in Maine. It feels amazing that people are taking notice of my work. WOOP WOOP!
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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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