Arocordis Design Blog
Designing Your Modern, Sustainable Dream Home in Vermont: A Step-by-Step Guide with Arocordis Design
Building a custom home in Vermont? Discover how early collaboration with an architect maximizes your investment and design potential.
The Classic Appeal of Modern Farmhouse Architecture in Vermont
The roots of the Vermont Modern Farmhouse: how historical connected "ell" farmsteads inspire practical, climate-smart home design today.
11 Strategies for Climate Positive Residential Architecture and Planning in Vermont and our Region
Climate-positive Vermont architecture: site strategies and nature-near home design that minimize environmental impact.
Working with us: Modern inspired architecture with soul.
Looking for a creative Vermont architect? Learn how Arocordis Design helps navigate high costs and limited housing with expert planning and design.
Green Home Design Trends in Vermont: An Overview
Explore top Vermont green home design trends: smaller footprints, ADUs, hybrid prefabrication, and local sustainable materials.
A small Net-zero home designed to become a Vermont forever home
Read about case study from an unbuilt project adapted from our Inside-Out House, a net-zero-ready prototype home design.
Master plan for success your home design and renovation project
Thinking of renovating, putting on an addition, or building a custom-designed new home?
Continuing the planning theme from the previous post please enjoy the following short video where we explain the ins and outs of residential master planning.
In the process or just starting, If you are located in Vermont or own property here and you want to get residential work done during next year’s building season, there is no time like the present to start
Recent Project: A New England Carriage House on Lake Champlain
A Vermont Carriage House on Lake Champlain: efficient 2-bedroom custom design with open-plan living, ADU functionality, and lake views.
Inside Out House: Vermont Net-Zero Home Plan for Aging in Place
A single-level Net-Zero Vermont prototype home: 1,300 sq ft designed for age-in-place living, seamless outdoor flow, and energy efficiency.