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Home Design RI-MA: Value Engineering

July 20, 2016

Aside from land costs which can be expensive in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, consider the following: Affordable design requires balance between many options. Some architects and designers may view affordability as a restriction on being creative. Yet, others may see it as a challenge in which their ideas can flourish. Here we are interested in…

Rhode Island Solar Rebate and Incentive Ranking for 2016

June 27, 2016

How friendly are Rhode Island’s policies towards solar? Included in the list below is a brief description of each policy affecting solar along with a corresponding grade. Renewable Portfolio Standard or RPS (Grade C) RPS mandates to utilities what percentage of all energy generated within the state comes from renewable sources including a specific deadline…

Massachusetts is #1 in the Country for Solar

June 3, 2016

Here is why for 2016: Renewable Portfolio Standard RPS (Massachusetts ranks 14) RPS mandates what percentage of all energy generated within the state comes from renewable sources and by a specified deadline. Utilities meet this standard by generating their own renewables or through purchasing it from their customers. If a utility doesn’t meet the standard then…

Energy Geeks Volunteering for Earth Day

April 16, 2016

Energy Geeks Volunteering In celebration of Earth Day 2016, over 25 Community Clean Up events took place throughout RI. Thousands of community volunteers joined together to participate in these events planned throughout the month of April. On Saturday, April 16th the city of Woonsocket hosted a large area between Dulude Avenue and the Citizens/Pothier School…

Home Design RI-MA: Floor Plans (Articulation)

March 1, 2016

Articulation Articulation in architecture as in speech means to define clearly. Spaces within a home should be clearly articulated based on function. Over the last several decades design has trended more towards open floor plans, thus allowing for lofty space with lots of light. People tend to feel more comfortable in a home where living…

Home Design RI-MA: Floor Plans (Circulation and Creating Interest)

February 8, 2016

When Designing and building a home in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, consider the following: Floor Plan Design Tips from the Pros at Energy Geeks: Great planning starts with the Site Plan as discussed previously and continues on to the Floor Plan. A good floor plan makes every square foot work efficiently and gracefully. The goal…