LGA STUDIOS BLOG
Designing a Home for Life: House Plans that Cater to Aging in Place
Good home design isn’t just about architectural style, proportions, and site orientation. It’s about thoughtful attention to you and to all those who will call this space home. Your home should meet your specific needs and allow you to live well, both now and in the future. The ability to stay in your home as you get older – to age in place – has a lot to do with how your floor plan functions.
Reclaimed Materials and Architectural Salvage in Colorado Springs
By some counts, half of all the waste in landfills comes from buildings. Most of that trash could have been recycled or reused. You may not have heard about your options to buy and sell salvaged building materials in Colorado Springs yet, so LGA Studios is here to enlighten you! Whether you are trying to be more eco-friendly, aiming for an authentically antique appearance in your new house or remodel, or trying to get rid of some building materials in your garage, you've got options now.
How to Tell if a House Has Good Bones
Although we’re best known for designing custom homes, LGA Studios has been thrilled to be involved with many incredible home renovations and remodels over the years. We’re featuring several memorable remodels on the blog this month, all of which took a lot of imagination, innovation, and collaboration to create just what our clients were looking for! But for any home renovation to be successful, it’s important to start with a structurally sound building that is capable of being improved or modified—what many would call “good bones.” Guest blogger Matt Lee from Innovative Construction and Building Materials has more on this topic.