by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 23, 2023 | Houses, Renovations, Townhouses
Can you add a rear deck in the backyard of a townhouse in New York City? You can add a rear deck to a townhouse in NYC as long as the proposed deck complies with all code and procedural requirements. You will need an architect to file with the Department of Buildings...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | General Architecture, Houses, New York City
The terms townhouse, brownstone, and rowhouse are often used interchangeably but they actually all mean different things. Townhouse Brownstone Rowhouse What is a Townhouse? A townhouse is an attached house or rowhouse located in a city or town. These...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Houses
The following are modern and contemporary homes we designed. They are all very different but share that they are 21st century contemporary architectural designs. Contemporary Lake House Design Modern & Contemporary Townhouse Design Concrete House Modern 2...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 12, 2020 | Houses, Sustainable Design
New home insulation is not only about insulating, but also about sealing your home. Homes need to keep the warm air in during winter and keep the cool air in during summer. This is done with insulation and air sealing. Insulation is not enough on its own. If your home...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Houses
There are many modern home design ideas that we can discuss. Here we have outlined some key examples of modern house design ideas that you can incorporate in your new home design. Alternative Materials Modern House Materials Glass Color or Lack of Color Consistency...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2020 | Construction Practices, Houses
Modern homes are being built to higher standards and homeowners are now looking to alternative materials when building their houses. Fire and natural disasters have been heavily weighing on the minds of people looking to build new homes. I think this, sustainability,...