Just when you thought it was safe……………read this blog. The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects You already know not to put fats, oils and...

You already know not to put fats, oils and grease (FOG) and potato peels and other gooey stuff down your sinks, or even the garbage...

It is very common for businesses and homeowners to wait until the springtime to get started on improvements to their buildings. Better...

How did that happen? Why didn’t someone stop it? Citizens are often taken aback when they see a building that is or has become an...

If you have a business, you should be aware of the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your place of...

We’ve all heard horror stories about construction projects, but we often don’t hear when things go right. We just heard back from the...

By now you are aware that “green” and sustainable design is a hot topic in the field of architecture. There are many resources to find...

We are busy with architectural projects, which is fantastic after the long slow period during the recession. We are, however, aware that...

Everybody thinks they can design! Many people are enthusiastic about making suggestions for building improvements and give their advice...

The other day a potential client contacted our company for a consultation about adding on to his home . We asked for his address and a...

The catastrophes caused by sinkholes have been in the news a lot lately. Here is an example that includes an entire gallery of sinkhole...

Professional service providers–architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, etc.–rely on their clients to pay their invoices promptly and...

Last night (February 25, 2013) was the full moon. I awoke at 4 a.m. and couldn’t fall back to sleep. Today I’m tired, moody and...

Backlog fuels the fire Some people think a “backlog” is a negative thing. We certainly don’t want a backlog of chores to do. But...

Question: I thought of you when my neighbor told me this story, it seems you know quite a bit about homes due to your business. She just...

In the 1980s there was a movie starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long called “The Money Pit”. It is about a young couple who decide to buy...

When architects specialize in one type of building, it creates a clear path for marketing the firm. For example, one design and...

Today’s headlines include a bizarre story about a couple who were disgruntled with work performed by a “handyman” a couple of months ago....

The Changing Landscape of Community Engagement Many of us grew up knowing business people in our community, such as the pharmacist, the...

In every architectural project you will eventually need to obtain a permit .  There are several types of permits, including building...