https://yr-architecture.com/tag/nature/ We design warm, inviting, and enduring custom homes that inspire you to connect with your site’s unique place. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:18:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 67021669 https://yr-architecture.com/living-with-nature-the-quiet-luxury-of-custom-residential-design/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:26:32 +0000 https://yr-architecture.com/?p=201734 There’s a feeling that washes over you when you step into a space where nature is truly present—not just seen but felt. It’s the warmth of sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees, the rhythmic sound of rain against a nearby window, the gentle shift of shadows as the day progresses. At YR Architecture [...]]]> 201734 https://yr-architecture.com/feasibility-study-for-a-custom-home-on-a-challenging-site/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:13:18 +0000 https://yr-architecture.com/?p=201099 Embarking on the journey of building a custom home on a unique undeveloped property brings both excitement and challenges. It's essential to navigate these complexities with care. When building on raw land, evaluating the site characteristics, local codes, and project requirements can seem murky at first, but it's crucial in order to make informed [...]]]> 201099 https://yr-architecture.com/behind-the-design-concept-the-shimla-house/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:01:53 +0000 https://yr-architecture.com/?p=200382 This project spotlight is Part I of a comprehensive design process for an exceptional custom modern home in central Ohio. Find out more about this project on our project page. When our clients purchased their property, they had big dreams for a distinctive custom modern home designed uniquely for them. But, like many people [...]]]> 200382 https://yr-architecture.com/design-inspiration-wooded-lakeside-retreats/ https://yr-architecture.com/design-inspiration-wooded-lakeside-retreats/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:01:20 +0000 https://yr-architecture.com/?p=103047 When designing lake houses, providing an abundant amount of windows to frame views of the surroundings is paramount. While lake houses exist throughout the world in various climates and locations, they all tackle site-specific issues relating to regulatory restrictions, accessibility, transparency, and respecting their environmental contexts. We just started work on an exciting new [...]]]> https://yr-architecture.com/design-inspiration-wooded-lakeside-retreats/feed/ 5 103047 https://yr-architecture.com/keeping-water-out-7-design-techniques-to-control-water-movement/ https://yr-architecture.com/keeping-water-out-7-design-techniques-to-control-water-movement/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:15:27 +0000 https://yr-architecture.com/?p=83347 Roofs, exterior walls, and foundation assemblies are constantly working to protect your home against a barrage of natural forces. But it's not surprising that water infiltration is one of the biggest culprits of building failures in a home. This is why the exterior design is one of the most essential aspects of the homebuilding [...]]]> https://yr-architecture.com/keeping-water-out-7-design-techniques-to-control-water-movement/feed/ 1 83347