The buzz in residential real estate is all about sustainability, and the good news is there are a plethora of ways to improve the efficiency and durability of a home. Goals change; countertops fabricated from imported granite and showers lined with sprays that...
With less than a decade left, The American Institute of Architects 2030 Commitment seems to be running out of time. More than 700 firms have signed the commitment with the professional architects organization since it was drawn up in 2009, promising that by 2030,...
Tony Schmitz, vice president and senior project manager, Hoefer Welker, discusses the firm’s determination to join the AIA 2030 Commitment, the importance of sustainability, and more. Percussive Maintenance is defined as the use of physical concussion, such as a knock...
Tony Schmitz, vice president and senior project manager at Dallas-based Hoefer Welker, has been leading the architecture and design firm’s sustainability initiatives across all sectors. With an academic foundation in environmental design, Schmitz has most recently...
Goals change; countertops fabricated from imported granite and showers lined with sprays that endlessly shoot water from head to toe are no longer at the top of all homeowners’ wish lists. Sustainable features are the latest trend to attract buyers. Houses marketed...