by Alexa Ashton | Feb 13, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
If you tuned in to our last blog, you’re probably an expert in building and renovating on the coast, right?! Well, maybe not. Understanding the coastal challenges can be complicated! Let’s dive deeper to understand more about the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), Elevation...
by Alexa Ashton | Jan 30, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
We all can agree that living along the shoreline is awesome, but it comes with it’s fair share of building and renovating challenges. So, before you pick up your hammer, or sign that purchase agreement, be sure you have the answers to these 7 questions. 1. What...
by Alexa Ashton | Jan 17, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
Impact or no impact, that is the question. A new year brings new changes. And for the Connecticut Shore Line, this could be a big one! We can all agree, building along the coast isn’t cheap, so we tend to look for cost savings wherever we can. Windows are one of...
by Kelsy Janus | May 4, 2017 | Coastal Architecture
So you’re ready to renovate your beach house… Exciting! Before you hire an architect, a contractor, or attempt a heroic DIY, do yourself a favor and read this post. Even homes without water views can be in a flood zone, so it is always smart to have a...
by Kelsy Janus | Apr 17, 2017 | Coastal Architecture |
What is the modern cottage? Life today seems like a never ending race from place to place. Peace and simplicity are fleeting. Due to our modern pace of life, it has become increasingly important to cultivate your home to be your sanctuary. That is what the modern...
by Kelsy Janus | Mar 24, 2017 | Coastal Architecture |
It is our natural instinct to be near the coast and for many of us, we spend our days dreaming of the beach. Many of our earliest and fondest childhood memories, are based around a coastal visit. Whether a day trip to the local state beach or a summer spent on the...
