Design and Construction Updates - (articles by C|C Architects)

Community Leadership / Involvement, Design Process, Energy Efficiency, News, Reasons to Select Childress & Cunningham, Architects, Upgrades Worth the Investment

Clearing the Air, Can Charged Ions Deactivate Covid-19?

Are there means to deactivate COVID through one’s HVAC system? Childress and Cunningham Architects works hard to stay at the forefront of technologies that improve our client’s lives. Whether it be newly available materials that improve longevity or sustainability, or mechanical and electrical systems that improve comfort or efficiency, we research emerging trends to better..

Architecture, Elder Care, Government/Municipality, Upgrades Worth the Investment

Viruses and Building Design

As I have been working from home during the current viral pandemic crisis, I began to consider the architectural strategies that might play a role in reducing the transmission of viruses. What are those strategies, and how readily can they be implemented? Building Codes and permit processes tend to focus on life safety in the..

Architecture, Design Process, Personal Interest, Religious, Theater, Upgrades Worth the Investment

An Architect’s Tips For Remote Streaming

The C&C Architects team has many years of experience designing for assembly and performance facilities – religious gathering spaces, theaters, music venues, etc. With the sudden switch to remote gathering due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen organizations scrambling to digitally connect to their regular audiences. There are a plethora of primers online for selecting..

Community Leadership / Involvement, News, Reasons to Select Childress & Cunningham, Architects

Business as (Un)usual

At Childress & Cunningham Architects, we take seriously our role in protecting our clients, staff, and all those working with us in the field, in light of current events. Scheduled construction work is ongoing; pictured above is an on-site meeting practicing safe social distancing as we all adapt to keep moving forward. Thanks to all..

Commercial, News, Projects

Closing Up the Envelope

Harvest Financial Advisors’ new headquarters is progressing quickly. The roof is nearing completion, the windows have been recently installed, and interior work is under way. The building is beginning to exhibit its intended traditional character. Inside, the framing is ready for the work of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing contractors , including this distinctive angled soffit..

Interviews, News, Personal Interest, Single Family

Has Childress & Cunningham Grown… or Shrunk?

A happy client is a key factor in company growth. Sometimes the client may express their satisfaction in a unique way, such as naming rights for a major downtown skyscraper! At least, for a small model of a downtown skyscraper, that is. Don, an art teacher who recently employed Childress & Cunningham Architects to guide..

Architecture, Commercial, Projects

Reaching the Roof

The new headquarters for Harvest Financial Advisers is growing quickly out of its hillside site. Anchored by foundations deep into the slope (shown here), the framing for the two story office building is rising above its walkout lower level. From the street, this higher vantage point allows us to see the trusses forming the hip..

Architecture, Design Process, Multi-Family, Single Family

Expanding the Potential of Your Residential Site

Over many years Childress & Cunningham Architects has worked in nearly all forms of residential construction. A common thread running through these projects, especially for speculative residences, is the desire to maximize the use of the project site. Our staff has the expertise in local zoning codes, and in successfully applying for variances that will..

Energy Efficiency, Government/Municipality, Projects

Dedication of a New Municipal Building

The Village of South Lebanon recently celebrated the completion of their new municipal building, which had been transformed from a former elementary school. Representatives from the Village as well as from many neighboring municipalities gathered on October 19th 2019 to commemorate this achievement of responsible reuse. South Lebanon’s various administrative departments occupy spacious new offices,..

Commercial, News, Projects

Digging Down to Build Up

Foundation work is well under way for the new Harvest Financial Advisors headquarters in Olde West Chester. Above: a view illustrating the change in elevation that will someday facilitate the walk out lower level. Below: tall formwork begins to line the hillside site in preparation to pour foundations walls as column pads emerge at the..