Scarano Architect

February 14, 2022 Blog, education, News

Building With Snow

When you first think of a snow building, an igloo immediately comes to mind; it is the most famous of all snow buildings. Igloos are mainly associated with the Inuit people, but they have also been found throughout Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Scientifically, the best way to build an igloo is to lay snow..

February 8, 2022 Blog, education, News

Evolution of Stadium Design

As the Super Bowl approaches, many Americans can be found glued to their television sets, anxiously awaiting the opportunity to watch their team’s victory. Some die-hard fans prefer to see the action in person by paying a visit to the sports stadium. Most of us are familiar with the horseshoe-styled stadium which was the brainchild..

January 24, 2022 Blog, education, News

Finding the Most Efficient Heating Method for your Home

At this time of year, we are reminded how expensive it can be to heat our homes. According to the U.S Department of Energy, heating costs account for 30% of a typical home’s utility bill. There are multiple ways of cutting these costs but the best one is to outfit your home with an efficient..

January 11, 2022 education, News

Winterizing Your Home

With the winter season upon us, it is vital that we prepare our homes for the extreme weather ahead. A little preparation beforehand can minimize or eradicate any damage that may be done to your home due to harsh weather conditions. Here are some things both homeowners and renters should consider doing to prepare for..

December 6, 2021 Blog, education, News

All about the Geodesic Dome

A geodesic dome is a hemispherical, thin-shell structure based on the shape of a geodesic polyhedron. The triangular elements used to construct the dome are structurally rigid. They are able to distribute the structural strength of the building throughout the construction making geodesic domes able to withstand very heavy loads for their size. Domes are..

November 29, 2021 Blog, education, News

Scandinavian Design Trends

Scandinavian design has been at the forefront of architecture for many years. Many prolific designers and architects are native to this region. Our own architect, Robert Scarano Jr’s heritage is Scandinavian; his mother was born in Denmark. When most people think of Scandinavian design they immediately think of IKEA, the big box store from Sweden...