Aric Gitomer Architect

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For every one of us, there are ways to incorporate sustainable living practices. You do not have to be perfect at these practices, but you can be educated. Now that sustainability is the need of the hour, you should gather as much information as you can to stay updated and play your part. Here are some of the most useful websites that you can use to stay informed.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JANUARY 20, 2023

A conversation with a residential architect might bring up passive design principles. Passive houses are now considered to be the highest energy efficiency standards. In comparison to conventional buildings, they consume around 85% less heating and cooling and can be applied to almost all kinds of designs. The following principles are central to passive house design: Airtight construction High-performance glazing Insulated structures Heat recovery ventilation Thermal bridge-free design Let us ta

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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Times have changed, and so has the weather. Last week we had a new-found spell of winter and the chaos that comes with it. Thousands found themselves out of power and heating. And most of these homes are dependent on electricity to keep them warm. A different approach is a must when it comes to winterizing your home. It could also save homeowners from expensive problems in the future.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The history of marble is nothing special. But what makes marble one of the most versatile construction materials? What makes it a favorite of architects worldwide and the preferred choice for most interiors? From historical sculptures to contemporary kitchen counters, marble has it all. The story is no different for residential architects. Their love affair with marble has been going on for decades and there is no end to it.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Years’ worth of study , design development, software skills, and sleepless nights might have made you the architect you are today. But, there is so much more to achieve and as Robert Frost rightly said “miles to go before I sleep”. I have been a residential architect for over thirty-five years. My work gives me peace and thrill simultaneously.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Homeowners often remodel their homes to enhance their comfort and quality of life. However, when one hears the word remodeling one may either feel excited or shudder at the mere thought of it. But whatever your thoughts may be on this topic, your house will require a remodel during your time. Surveys indicate that at least 87% of homeowners remodel their homes at least once.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2022

A modern home is today’s top trend when it comes to interiors. Changing consumer behavior is guiding residential architects toward uplifting and modernizing their designs. Residential architects are using this opportunity to freshen and liven peoples’ homes while integrating them with sustainability features. If you are preparing to sell or just in the mood for a change, residential architects could instantly add a contemporary feel to your home.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Even though we are aware of the negative impacts of climate change, we are drifting closer to the tipping point. The damage from climate change is on track to impact every single industry, including construction and housing. People associated with the housing industry, including surveyors, planners, residential architects, and many more, are trying their best to maintain this impact.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Owing to climate change comprising rising sea levels, depletion of the ozone layers, and increased air pollution, we must take accountability for our roles. The built environment essays a significant character in the episode of climate change. How can homeowners and residential architects help to reduce this natural crisis? Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 11, 2022

Accommodating ALL your belongings is a near-impossible task when you reside in a small apartment or house. And trying to make everything appear aesthetically pleasing is even more exhausting and challenging. But residential architects are a different and unique breed. The challenge is what makes it fun: thinking of clever ways to design in less square footage makes it all the more rewarding towards the end.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Every homeowner must replace their roof shingles at some point. You must keep this in mind if you are building a new home. Roofs are the “guardians” of your home. Their primary job to withstand harsh weather makes it necessary for you to select a high-quality roof for your home. Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 8, 2022

Timber construction has gained a significant amount of momentum in the previous decades. Being a renewable material, the flexibility and adaptability of this material have allowed for a more environment-friendly construction. In its crude form, wood is not fully usable. It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JUNE 23, 2022

It is a well-known saying that there is plenty of fish in the sea. And truer words have never been spoken. When you are in the market for a residential architect, how do you know who the perfect match for your needs will be?! You could find someone with hundreds of great reviews online, but how can you be sure that a year later you would also leave them a great review?!

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JUNE 10, 2022

Part One: Purchasing. Purchasing or renting a house is probably one of the most significant economic investments in people’s lives. You are willingly giving away a certain sum of your money every month, either as a mortgage or rent. Of course, this decision is critical and carries several aspects that need to be thought through. This is real life, and you are not living in one of the television episodes of Selling Sunset where everyone can afford glamorous houses worth millions of dollars.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 24, 2022

Residential architects love renovations. Most of them suggest that the best home renovations are those that respect the original structure and enlighten it from a modern and contemporary perspective. Old houses offer the inhabitants glimpses into the past, stability, and character. So, it’s fair to retain some of those features during renovation. Architects for renovation tend to get creative when it comes to modern designs.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 19, 2022

The magnificent New Jersey. With almost nine million residents, New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation. History describes the Native Americans as the first inhabitants of the state, followed by Europeans in the seventeenth century. With varying communities and people in the past, New Jersey has experienced significant cultural and architectural influence.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 17, 2022

The secret to a gorgeous home is a mix of structural and interior design. Yes, you can all agree that strong foundations, beams, and columns are what make a house. But the color scheme, furniture, and overall layout are what makes it the perfect house. How do you make the space appear best while reflecting your style and ideas?! Do it properly, and you will end up in a comfortable home.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 10, 2022

Lighting design is a critical element when it comes to creating the perfect environment in your home. It is a choice between making it or breaking it. Lighting could very easily determine the ambiance in your home and administer the mood and look of the space. During the early stages of lighting design, you might have considered several options. Cove lighting might have appealed for that one niche in your living room, track lighting had its fair share of benefits or even stepped lighting for tha

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Aric Gitomer Architect

APRIL 26, 2022

Leviticus 14:33-35 states that “When you come into the land of Canaan, which I give you for a possession, and I put a case of leprous disease in a house in the land of your possession, then he who owns the house shall come and tell the priest, ‘There seems to me to be some case of the disease in my house.”. The word mold or mildew in the above passage translates to “leprosy.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

APRIL 12, 2022

People often look at a kitchen and associate it with designs they might have seen somewhere. It could be a website, a Pinterest board, or even an architectural magazine. But what designs are there to stay, and what designs are now out of fashion? Residential architects and interior designers seem to think that design trends not only concern the overall house but individual spaces within.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

APRIL 6, 2022

How do you think your homes come to life? Who thinks of where the columns need to be for support or what should be the skill level? Let’s not forget natural lighting and ventilation. Where do you think this comes from? These and countless other factors are the brainchild(ren) of residential architects. You may think that your home project might not require the input of one, but architects could make or break your home (all puns intended)!!

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JANUARY 6, 2022

When you intend to build a new home, the floor plan is a treasure trove promising the result. Trying to read a floor plan with dimensions and furniture layout gets you imagining the home of your dreams, and you start to wonder how the spaces will appear. But the language of a floor plan goes way beyond shapes and measurements. Sometimes experienced residential architects even surprise themselves by how different a finished home feels from their earlier concepts.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Source: Houzz. Your precious bathroom may be out of other people’s sight. But it doesn’t mean that you get a free pass of carelessly buying any plumbing fixtures. Choosing the right plumbing fixtures needs as much effort as designing a bedroom or a living space. The end goal is not only aesthetics but comfort and functionality. Plumbing fixtures are critical elements of a bathroom.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to a kitchen design, you might have your Pinterest boards ready with the themes and shades for the cabinets to the worktops. But one critical aspect is the material you select. It could be something graceful yet hard-wearing and which could serve the dual purpose of aesthetics and durability. Whether it is stone or marble, concrete or wood, selecting a surface that will not only conform with the look of your kitchen but serve the purpose is essential.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 26, 2021

Colors portray a versatile impact even in enclosed spaces such as your home. Whether it’s their vibrance or minimalism, colors possess a lasting influence. Your living room wall could become the highlight of the space with a touch of elegant color. The wooden floors in your home might allow for an earthy feel in your house. And that’s the magic of colors.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 11, 2021

A roof is the covering of your home. It is what makes your home a haven. And what’s more, is that you get the opportunity to select the type of roof for your home. And there are so many choices available. Depending on the type of structure, weather, and planning permissions, your home can boast a strong roof. The work becomes easy with some inputs from a residential architect.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 25, 2021

Big cities indicate small and compact homes. It holds for New York, London, Tokyo, and even New Jersey. Densely-populated cities can either tend to the people or larger-than-life homes. You might have to adapt to certain spaces that can’t accommodate all the elements you need with changing residential patterns. It means less stuff and less space. But does that work every time?

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Aric Gitomer Architect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Historically, brick has been the preferred material for a wide variety of habitable spaces. Famous for providing the basics such as enclosure to the advanced feature of protection to the building framework, bricks have been steadfast and unwavering. Brick offers an economical and aesthetical answer in terms of texture, color, and durability. The use of brick as a primary construction material can be seen all around the world.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you ask any homeowner about the most widely-used space in their house, the answer will probably be the kitchen, at least in most cases. Be it freshly-prepared warm food or concealed storage the kitchen, is the unsung hero in every household. But there’s one feature in all kitchens that bears the brunt of all the work. It’s the primary defense system against the scratches from the cutlery, the stains from the seasoning, and even the oil spills.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

OCTOBER 8, 2021

When thinking of a residential project, toilets aren’t the first aspect that comes to mind. Your mind immediately goes to the French windows in the living room, the silky marble floors, or the decor of your room. Sadly, toilets are way down on the priority list! But they are critical to our daily lives. So ironic, isn’t it?! Other than being responsible for our health and a savior for the environment, a toilet also acts as the best place to browse through Facebook or Instagram, reply to emails,

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Aric Gitomer Architect

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Homeowners getting overwhelmed is quite natural when it comes to designing a new home. Sometimes a residential architect might also put in few confident-sounding words along with the design to ease the whole process. And that helps folks! A reliable architect means you could breathe easy and watch your new home come into existence. Most people do some inventory and categorizing before meeting with a residential architect.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Designing an outdoor space takes a lot more than a few trees or flower beds. It requires a plethora of elements that come together as a whole that appears pleasing and provides your home with the space for entertaining, relaxing, and so much more. The visual celebration is a merger of varied materials for pathways, flower beds, and other elements. And that’s how you could landscape your backyard.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Windows are the openings to the outer world. Encompassed within your home is the niche of comfort, warmth, and safety that get their aesthetic touch through windows. Windows act as catalysts of a functional yet visual completion of a home. Along with distributing load, windows promote natural ventilation and light. Deciding which windows are correct for your home begins with understanding to identify some of the common types.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Climate change is current, and so is your participation in it. So, what can you do to reduce your home’s impact in this process? You can implement several energy-saving techniques in your home no matter the climate in your city. In the broader picture, you’ll be mitigating the impact of climate change. Now that’s an energy-efficient idea! As an added bonus, you’ll be paying less on your energy bills as well.

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