HD Squared Architects, LLC

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HD Squared Architects, LLC
43 Reviews

The Harmonage

This 1940's home has a unique brick pattern/color as well as a slate roof that should never need to be replaced.
Country: United States
Zip Code: 20785
This 1940's home has a unique brick pattern/color as well as a slate roof that should never need to be replaced. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect) of HD Squared Architects, LLC. (HD2) located in Edgewater, near Annapolis, MD.
The Harmonage
The original jalousie windows were replaced with energy efficient sliders and fixed windows to create a cozy south facing sunroom. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect) of HD Squared Architects, LLC. (HD2) located in Edgewater, near Annapolis, MD.
The Harmonage- Sunroom Renovation
The Oak cabinets remained in this kitchen while the hardware was updated with a Mission flare. Cork floors were installed and finished with polyurethane to seal against the expected kitchen spills. Counters are solid surfacing made from recycled paper and resin. The tile backsplash contains...
The Harmonage- Kitchen Renovation
This carport roof is planted with seedums, providing habitat for wildlife while providing a place for rainwater to collect and process rather than flowing down into a drain or washing away topsoil. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect) of HD Squared Architects, LLC. (HD2) located in...
The Harmonage Carport- Planted roof
The raingarden is complete. Downspouts are tied in underneath and plantings begin to grow. A variety of formal and less formal paths are formed by local flagstone. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect) of HD Squared Architects, LLC. (HD2) located in Edgewater, near Annapolis, MD.
The Harmonage- Raingarden
Blower Door Tests are part of an Energy Audit of the home and most often recommended early in the design process to assist in determining the existing condition of the home's shell. This helps establish priorities and guidelines for future design budgets by factoring in the integrity of the...
Blower Door Test
Here, a 'moat' is dug around the young Weeping Willow to begin the construction of a Rain Garden which will be fed by two downspouts from the front of the home.
The Harmonage- Raingarden construction
Recycled ceramic tile flooring is warmed by electric radiant flooring when the wood-burning stove is used to heat the upstairs and the radiators are not heating the basement. Color helps to brighten the space and lessen the 'basement' feeling. Glass block windows have venting to provide for fresh...
The Harmonage- Basement Renovation
Custom cabinetry was installed for storage on either side of the refurbished double drainboard kitchen sink re-purposed in this renovated bathroom. A contrast of blue glass tiles accent the room of primarily earth tone tile and textured walls above. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect)...
The Harmonage- Bathroom Renovation