Sustainability

A Big Year: 2018 Recap

  • Posted on Dec 28, 2018

It was big year for MMA so we thought… let’s wrap it up with a blog post!  The three Passive Houses in our last update (it was 2 years ago, yikes) are all complete and photographed.   They have received a great reception and are a significant part of our banner year.  It is super ... Read More

So What Is A Passive House?

  • Posted on Nov 9, 2016

Way back in 2012 we moved into our newly renovated townhouse here in Hoboken.  It was built to the Passive House standards and I had planned to do a post about this type of construction… well, better late than never! Here are three Passive house projects we have currently in the works…yes, THREE!   We’d like to ... Read More

Tours, Posts, Magazines, & Books!

  • Posted on Oct 24, 2015

There are lots of exciting things happening for us here at Mowery Marsh Architects! This weekend the house we have been documenting on the blog will be on the Hoboken House Tour.  I’ll be there to answer any questions about the home… and renovation in general.  Joanne Laurie the owner and designer for the interior decor will be there ... Read More

Back On Bloomfield!

  • Posted on Nov 21, 2011

I can’t believe it’s been a year since my last post…and what a year it has been!  Last September we were knee deep in our own renovation, living in my sister-in-laws house… all 4 of us bunked in one room.  It was quite the bonding experience and we owe Karen the world! And we said what everyone says… “Let’s ... Read More

Are You Leaking?

  • Posted on Mar 18, 2010

Well, are you?  No, I’m not talking about all you new moms out there….  I’m talking about your house!  Energy efficient homes have been getting more press recently and it’s a good thing. So I thought I should share with you a recent experience I had during a house assessment for energy consumption.   Image from Energy ... Read More