Planning for Spring Projects
On February 2, groundhog seer Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow to see his shadow and decree there shall be…
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Posts By: Steve Wilke-Shapiro
Custom Cabinets Solve Unique Design Problems
In historic homes all cabinetry was custom cabinetry, sometimes constructed on site by skilled craftsmen. Today, most cabinets are “manufactured”…
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LED Bulbs Make Cents
Decisions made throughout the Design+Build process can incorporate elements of sustainability and energy efficiency. As a company we always seek…
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Time-Tested Craft
Rehabilitating an older home requires an understanding of historic materials and time-tested craft… plus the ability to integrate both into…
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The Design Process
Good design is about defining a problem and solving it in a creative and engaging way. It doesn’t really matter…
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Supporting the Arts by Creating Art
Silent Rivers is creating custom furniture for the Des Moines Arts Festival. It is early June and Silent Rivers artisans…
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Restoring Historic Wood Windows
Renovating a historic building presents many challenges. Incorporating high energy-saving standards adds multiple layers of complexity to the project. Few…
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