April MagillWorkshop leader, friend shares knowledge so women in developing regions can gain self-sufficiencyGiving women the tools to self-sufficiency is one of my life’s passions. You’ve seen this displayed in several of my Root Down Design…May 7, 2019May 7, 2019
April MagillPart 3 (of 3): Building a Healthy HomeMicrobial Growth. Chemistry. Microbiome. It may feel a bit overwhelming, or even sound alarmist at first, but Root Down Designs is here to…Apr 19, 2019Apr 19, 2019
April MagillPart 2 (of 3): How Mold and VOCs Affect the Body and Mind“[Sick Building Syndrome] describes situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be…Apr 18, 2019Apr 18, 2019
April MagillPart 1 (of 3): The Facts about Mold, Damp Buildings and Sick Building SyndromeIn recent years, we’ve seen a growing number flood and hurricane events, especially here in South Carolina. Wet days, tidal flooding and…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
April MagillRenovations: A Radical Approach to SustainabilityBuying and maintaining a home will be the biggest investment of your life. As an architect that helps my clients make eco-friendly…Mar 22, 2019Mar 22, 2019
April MagillBuilding a dream: The design of an eco-friendly beach homeSeveral years ago, when I struck out on my own to create my own business, I was approached by a woman who found me on the Internet. She…Mar 20, 2019Mar 20, 2019
April MagillHempcrete has lots of potential for South Carolina homesThe clients who come to me want to work with “new” materials. I put quotes around the word “new” because they really aren’t new techniques…Mar 6, 2019Mar 6, 2019
April MagillWorking with a tight budget? Consider my eco-friendly ‘Stock Plan’ buildingsI never back down from a challenge. And one of my favorite things about being an architect is designing a structure with a very tight…Feb 22, 20191Feb 22, 20191
April MagillIn today’s economy, there is no such thing as “affordable housing”I cannot count how many times the following scenario has landed in my inbox:Feb 15, 20192Feb 15, 20192