Category: Media

30 Oct 2024
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HAUS recognized as Top 200 American Residential Architect (Forbes)

October 30, 2024 – We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as a Top 200 American Residential Architect.

The list identifies and calls to attention those architects whose work, region-to-region, and state-to-state, stand apart for their elevated degree of overall excellence.

Back40House springs to life on approach at sunrise - Industrial Farm Modern - Back40House - Pendleton, IN
Back40House

Top 200 designation is based on a rigorous journalistic fact-finding and assessment, but with the noteworthy addition of direct involvement from an advisory board of leading experts in the American house.  A total of 18,000 architect offices were assessed for the degree to which the single-family house is a part of their total repertoire.  Those offices that advanced in the process provided work samples believed to be “exemplary” for the ways in which the work addresses the particulars of place.  Each submission was then measured in accordance with Forbes Architecture’s three-tiered system.

Based on the noted criteria, Forbes selected Back40House to represent HAUS on the Forbes website.

16 Aug 2024
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HAUS Projects Awarded at Indiana Landmarks Event

August 16, 2024 – Two HAUS projects were awarded by AIA Indiana at the AIA annual convention. Thornhurst Kitchen Revival and Holly Creek Overlook each received Merit Awards; one for Interior Architecture, and the other for New Construction.

Thanks to our clients for these amazing design opportunities. Thanks to WERK | Building Modern for overseeing that construction was consistent with design-intent. And finally, thanks to all of our trade contractor partners who help make these projects a reality!

Flat-panel, White Oak cabinetry with white quartzite countertops and green accents make up the U-shaped kitchen and large island in Thornhurst Modern, located in Carmel, Indiana.
03 Jun 2024
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Dylan Gahimer back at HAUS

June 03, 2024 – Everyone please welcome back Dylan Gahimer; he interned for us the summer of 2022 and was excited to come back to work with us full-time as an architectural associate.

Dylan holds his Bachelor’s of Architecture from Ball State University. We already know of Dylan’s attention to detail and love for technical aspects of a project and he is eager to gain more experience as he works to become licensed.

Outside of work Dylan likes to dabble in photography, explore new places, and create music. He plays four different instruments (trumpet, piano, guitar and electric bass). We are so pleased to have Dylan back with us diving into projects!

15 Jan 2024
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HAUS Honored at Excellence in Architecture 2024

January 11, 2024 (Indianapolis) – We are happy to report that HAUS was honored at the 2024 AIA Indianapolis Excellence in Architecture Gala for G BLOC Modern Live + Work!

Of 39 submissions, G BLOC was one of 10 to receive recognition at the event hosted at Indiana Landmarks in Indianapolis’ Old Northside historic district. The project received a Merit Award for Architecture (New Construction – Project Cost Less Than $5 Million).

Thanks to all project collaborators, and AIA Indianapolis for organizing and hosting another outstanding event to support community-building!

04 Oct 2023
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HAUS Awarded at Monumental

HAUS Awarded at Monumental – HAUS team was honored to receive two awards at the Monumental Awards Event at Tibbs Drive-In.

G BLOC Live + Work received an Achievement Award for Real Estate Development and also an Achievement Award for Neighborhood Revitalization.

Thanks to the many partners, collaborators, and supporters who helped us cross the finish line on this challenging opportunity!  #indychamber

10 May 2023
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ADUs Bring Organic Growth to Suburbia

Check out this article from Francesc Zamora on Architizer.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) mandated by the State of California override local planning regulations to permit a second unit on almost any single-family zoned property. The law also allows any single-family zoned lot to be subdivided into two parcels. Additionally, it allows ADUs to be built with just a four-foot setback or no setback at the new interior property line of a subdivided parcel, in contrast with most towns, which have setbacks of more than 7 feet, up to 30 feet. It also mandates very relaxed parking requirements or no parking if the project is near public transit.

Is California paving the way for ADUs across the US?

14 Mar 2022
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Climate Change: Whose Problem Is It?

Climate Change:  Whose Problem Is It?

This is an excellent article from GBRI (Green Building Research Institute) giving an overview of global warming concepts, history, and science.  Check-out the article and the informative links.

Excerpt

“Today, climate change is a well-known fact, but for years it was a hotly debated topic. While there are still some climate deniers, the majority of people have finally accepted the harsh truth that we’re facing. There’s no longer room for debate – we’ve had the 10 warmest years ever recorded since 2005, and hundreds of species are at risk if we continue on this path. We’re at risk to lose entire cities, as increased temperatures cause sea levels to rise.

There have been plenty of warning signs over the years. We can look back at the past century and see exactly what was happening. So, what did the earth look like before climate change? What will it look like in the future? This article will act as a climate time machine, taking you back to look at the changing climate over the years. Then, we’ll consider what these changes mean for us in the present day, what the future looks like, and, perhaps most importantly – whose problem is it, really?”

25 Feb 2022
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Lumber Prices Still Soaring

Lumber prices are still soaring, and not just because of COVID-19.

We have been keeping our eyes on the lumber and other construction inflation for the past many months.  After dropping dramatically in mid to late 2021, we have noticed the lumber prices have again appeared to rise into early 2022.

This article link gives insight to the latest trends affecting the lumber industry.

11 Nov 2021
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Bridging Environments

Bridging environments | the award-winning, low-profile retreat that lightly touches its landscape, paying tribute to both its homeowners’ affinity for nature and art.

Bridge House Featured IN Great Lakes by Design Magazine (Volume 5, Issue 5) Bridging environments | the award-winning, low-profile retreat that lightly touches its landscape, paying tribute to both its homeowners' affinity for nature and art - Fennville, Michigan - Lake Michigan

Check out Great Lakes by Design Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 5, featuring Bridge House.

Thanks again to our client and collaborators!

09 Aug 2021
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Code Red for Humanity (Climate Crisis)

Code Red:  UN Report details how climate change is affecting the earth.

What can we do to help?  We continue to integrate resilience and energy efficiency goals into our design + build process whether or not our clients are requesting it (many clients are, some are not).  We are being proactive and making sure our clients have the latest information to informatively make their final choices and decisions.

Contact us for a deeper dive into this very important topic and our process!

08 May 2021
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Lumber Price Explosion

The lumber price explosion has been a hot topic for about 9 months, and the story continues.

Up to now, we have blamed COVID mainly, but also the cold weather event in Texas.  But there are some other factors at play also, per this attached article from Visual Capitalist.

These extraordinary events and costs are certainly affecting the construction industry.  However, all indicators are telling us that the design + construction markets remain as hot as ever.  How much will these circumstances affect your decision to renovate or build new?

Historical Lumber Prices - Lumber Price Explosion - Visual Capitalist
Historical Lumber Prices – Lumber Price Explosion – Visual Capitalist

31 May 2020
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Crazier X2 – Racial Awareness

2020 is challenging us on various fronts beyond crazy architectural details and a worldwide virus without a cure.  Now racial awareness issues have again come to the forefront and have challenged us to be better as a nation and as a people.

Dream Realm, a Beginning - Racial Awareness - Unification Memorial: Catalyst for Social Change - A Learning resources center specifically attempting to raise awareness and shape views of past and existing racial diversity in the United States - Christopher A Short - Architect - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Indianapolis
Dream Realm, a Beginning (Ball State University – College of Architecture & Planning – Student Project – November 1991)

Architectural details are not a new thing, just tools to help solve functional problems, ideally with aesthetic benefit.

Viruses are not a new thing either.  But most of us have not experienced this level of interruption to our daily routines from the threat of sickness.

And now the topic of racial diversity is before us front-and-center.  How our differences affect all levels of the life experience has become a most urgent focus society-wide.

Racial Awareness - Unification Memorial: Catalyst for Social Change
Unification Memorial: Catalyst for Social Change (Ball State University – College of Architecture & Planning – student thesis booklet, May 1992)

Is it possible to put all of these things together to make a difference and help spur positive change?

As we ponder how we can help, many of our “solutions” center on the things we know.  For us, that is urban planning and architecture.

Is there any learning from the past that can help guide us?  Perhaps.  One particular effort comes to-mind.  We dusted-off this thesis project from 1992 to see what motivated us to tackle similar issues almost 30 years ago.

Unification Memorial:  Catalyst for Social Change – A learning resources center specifically attempting to raise awareness and shape views of past and existing racial diversity in the United States.

Is it naive to think that the process and result of creating a significant socially-conscious multi-purpose civic resource (a building) can serve as a “catalyst for social change”?

27 Mar 2020
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Crazier Times – A New Normal

These are crazier times.  At this point, we have now been confined to our homes for a couple of weeks.  Most certainly, “Social distancing” is a term we are now very familiar with (and likely tired of hearing).

Also, we have learned a lot about what is “essential” and “not essential”.  As we may or may not be developing some degree of cabin fever, we can probably agree that the environments that we have created for ourselves help contribute to our degree of well-being.

Is your environment functioning ideally – or are there things you would change?  What is most important during a time of crisis?  Is your home supporting the daily, intensified needs of your family and loved-ones?

Thanks to our clients and team members for their flexibility.  We’re thankful we are able to continue forward as an essential activity utilizing safe means and methods in our daily work.

Everyone, please stay safe out there!

And finally, thanks, Lance and Laura for brightening our Friday with the card and update from Michigan! 🙂

28 Feb 2019
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Modern Lakehouse Feature

One of our favorite publishers called this week, and will feature a story about modern lakehouse, “Esther” that they’ll release in April. 

Concurrently, we had been planning a late winter trip to gather missing key shots.   Equally important, we want to finish our own story about the project.  Happily, we were able to get the missing information and share with the editors. 

This was our second official collaboration with this most talented client – and we hope not the last!  

Please check-back in late March, as we’ll plan to highlight the story at release!  Indianapolis Monthly April 2019 – Home of the Month “Healing Waters”.

16 Apr 2018
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HOME-Indianapolis Monthly

HAUS featured in HOME-Indianapolis Monthly “Room with a View“.

[ON THE COVER] A Zionsville home inspired by nature and travel.  Glass walls and oversized windows offer stunning vistas at this Zionsville home.

For spacious skies:  the highlight of this thoroughly modern home, inspired by cross-country travel and a love of nature, is everything surrounding it.

Check out the article by Lori D. Roberts.

13 Feb 2018
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Dezeen Magazine Features HAUS Project

Dezeen Magazine features HAUS project in February 2018 – “Haus overhauls midcentury modern home in Indiana woods”.  Check out the link and story here!  This project is an example of a passionate client pulling together an excellent and complete team of professionals to dream and execute a complete vision inside and out.  Thanks to everyone!

29 Apr 2017
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The House of a Lifetime

This Dwell Magazine article The House of a Lifetime examines how Philip Isaacson from Lewistown, Maine commissioned an architect to design their home in 1959.  “You have to educate yourself when you select an architect,” Isaacson says.  “You have to find one that has the right approach, an attitude that you can feel throughout his or her work.  You have to appreciate that attitude and admire it enough to want them to carry it into the house.”