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Thanks to all those who voted for us in <a href="http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc" target="_blank">Washington City Paper's Best of DC</a> poll this year. We are very excited to report that we are a runner up for:<br />
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We congratulate the winners <a href="http://wdarchitects.us/" target="_blank">Wiebenson & Dorman Architects PC</a> (aka 410 Good Buddy?) and are flattered to share the runner up position with <a href="http://www.fox-architects.com/" target="_blank">Fox Architects</a> who are just slightly above our weight class.<br />
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This award is very special to us because while we have been fortunate to have had several of Washington City Paper's "Best of DC" businesses as clients over the last few years and have worked closely with <a href="http://allenbuiltinc.com/" target="_blank">Allenbuilt Inc</a> who has been consistently ranked as DC's Best Contractor, we have never had a category in which to compete for a title of our own.<br />
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R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-36111194297285361972013-02-18T10:35:00.001-08:002013-02-18T10:35:41.539-08:00Vote us Best Architect in Best of DC 2013 Poll!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We have been fortunate to have had several of Washington City Paper's "Best of DC" businesses as clients over the last few years, including Cakelove, Komi, Kim Weeks, and the owner of Tryst, The Diner, and Open City. Furthermore, we have been proud to do so while working on multiple design/build projects with AllenBuilt, Inc., who has been consistently ranked as DC's Best Contractor or a close runner-up for many years. This list has become a DC institution and while we have taken pride in being part of our clients success, we ourselves have not been been able to participate until this year when they introduced the category of</div>
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We feel we have made a possitive impact on DC through our work with all our clients, including those who have previously been recognized as the Best of DC over the past 6 years. Our accessibility, tools, and talents set us apart and we feel this make us a strong candidate for the title of 2013's Best Architect in DC.</div>
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Vote for us and all your favorite venues and services today and encourage your friends and family to do so as well. Use the following link for quick & easy voting: <a href="http://goo.gl/JAIKB"><span style="color: blue;">http://goo.gl/JAIKB</span></a></div>
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</div>evanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11111584087447603954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-42901172647590542822010-11-05T12:52:00.000-07:002010-11-05T14:31:06.478-07:00Embassy Row Kitchen Reno<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog.rmichaelcross.com/EmbassyRowKitchen/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aT98QtImtJnZQndjDTNGo1eJZx7DRNs8pyfrApDpRuvQ6brtFF0aLBi6nmIl6Sjmtu9BUegQfzu1u_V89vZ_0rdeafih30A1cwOVnG3eDe6pkqdNKQbP1I6RMi2E4MPQlWPTv1hiTsw/s320/Embassy_Row_Kitchen-4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536181178332552402" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>evanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11111584087447603954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-12171548583301373622010-02-22T17:40:00.000-08:002010-02-22T18:14:20.886-08:00Augusta Project Featured in Richmond Mag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwubl_bwSducwZAk7foFSjMXvNKGJ3fj3c2Y4ehyjZpflCTaHBRtRUDIqbCh3tJQgZR3PDih9YIY7jYXcTd-TkNP5G5Lf-aceTkS1hx6lptSuBE4KMX9SwNESeB5USPZ6tZKf1RQS7BtF/s1600-h/10-0201---RichmondMag_Cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwubl_bwSducwZAk7foFSjMXvNKGJ3fj3c2Y4ehyjZpflCTaHBRtRUDIqbCh3tJQgZR3PDih9YIY7jYXcTd-TkNP5G5Lf-aceTkS1hx6lptSuBE4KMX9SwNESeB5USPZ6tZKf1RQS7BtF/s320/10-0201---RichmondMag_Cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441247883687626706" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">While of course we see ourselves as an essential component of the city in which we live, we were none the less very excited to find ourselves listed in the 2010 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sourcebook</span> issue of <a href="http://richmag.com/">Richmond Magazine</a>.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The R. Michael Cross | Design Group was founded with a passion for sustainable design and has been working for the last year to show its accessibility to the average home owner via basic best building practices through the design of Richmond's First <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LEED</span> Registered Home: the Augusta Project. To <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">chronicle</span> the process and reach out to the like minded and/or curious within the local community and beyond, we launched a blog dedicated to the <a href="http://augustaproject.blogspot.com/">Augusta Project</a>. As it turns out, it was the blog that caught the attention of the folks at Richmond Magazine, as it has so many in Richmond who share our excitement about all things green.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-3300682937260430922009-11-13T09:33:00.000-08:002009-11-13T10:57:42.531-08:00Solar Panels vs HOA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrpylVGgYlK-HlQ59LsdNKL4XvbnXr0CZ1FOuaVCWs3YOibZcjjszGGyAIOI3xWLNh6mJns7uyFs_wInrRT_3u-HACNRaJpKSbMEFoovMI5ueo0K6BqcQtikbUOQuaBbKO8yAXvbLgBc5/s1600-h/PA153495.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrpylVGgYlK-HlQ59LsdNKL4XvbnXr0CZ1FOuaVCWs3YOibZcjjszGGyAIOI3xWLNh6mJns7uyFs_wInrRT_3u-HACNRaJpKSbMEFoovMI5ueo0K6BqcQtikbUOQuaBbKO8yAXvbLgBc5/s320/PA153495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403657836083954098" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Architecture, be it commercial, residential, large, or small, is subject to a seemingly infinite amount of regulation. The regulations span from the pragmatic health, safety, and welfare regulations of the international building codes to the most ambiguous, subjective usually enforced by home owner associations(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HOA</span>) and community architectural review boards(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CARB</span>). Such groups range in their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">oversight</span> and authority, but are in place to guarantee that the overall aesthetic and perceived value of a community is maintained.<br /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">One item that many communities have banned for years are solar panels, be they for hot water or electricity generation. Today, the fastest growing economy in this down market seems to be the "green" economy, and domestic solar may very well be the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Prius</span> of tomorrow. Even with solar powered homes leading the headlines of just about every real estate section, many homeowners are finding that their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">HOA</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CARB</span> prevent them from installing solar. Many groups have even forced homeowners to remove systems that where installed without community approval.<br /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">The authority to enforce restrictions on solar installations is quietly being taken way from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">HOAs</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CARBs</span>. To bolster their <a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/summarytables/finre.cfm">tax incentive programs</a> for homeowners to invest in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">renewables</span>,</span><a href="http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?SearchType=Access&&EE=0&RE=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> many states have enacted laws that prevent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">HOAs</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">CARBs</span> from having the power to prevent citizens from installing solar panels</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">.<br /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Such legislation was introduced on a federal level in 2007 but seems to have died in committee. It is my understanding that the new, house-passed Energy and Climate Bill includes a </span><a href="http://www.seia.org/cs/federal_issues/restrictive_covenants/hoa_rules"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">provision</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> which would have the same effect.</span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.rmichaelcross.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">R. Michael Cross Design Group</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> was proud to assist a client in Maryland this last week after he received a request from his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">CARB</span> stating he had to remove his newly installed solar panels. Luckily, in the </span><a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/HB0117.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">State of Maryland, Bill 117</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"> denies <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">HOAs</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">CARBs</span> this authority.</span></div></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-39073411383114324692009-10-02T13:26:00.000-07:002009-10-02T13:57:27.593-07:00DC Kitchen Reno Images<a href="http://blog.rmichaelcross.com/CNS_KT" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXQ_EwALrWx-DVcWAkcqfRME7O92C9fSZbb4bZnxvP17nOTibdAhAPUstTIXBfdIPLNOfJMuKWR1ZQ8v5dNXxtuK2V7eln8rWdYw0IC-gXJO-eeS1uNLMiRsDqOEvv2Ax_oHVXMn8WA7O/s320/img06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388102079816124130" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">CLICK TO VIEW GALLERY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It is not common for us to have images of a private residential job upon completion (that don't have the painters elbow in the frame or cardboard on the floor) so we are very excited to have received this set from the contractor, </span><a href="http://www.allenbuiltinc.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">AllenBuilt, Inc</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You can learn more about this project by visiting our </span><a href="http://www.rmichaelcross.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and clicking on CNS_KT under the Residential section of the </span><a href="http://www.rmichaelcross.com/#/work"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Work</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> gallery.</span></span></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-20345927882415880472009-08-19T23:33:00.000-07:002009-08-19T20:27:39.422-07:00R. Michael Cross Design Group Website Launch<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"></span></p><span><span>R. Michael Cross Design Group has launched its official website. The launch of the website celebrates 2 years in business and over 40 projects completed. The website features some of their most recently projects, both residential and commercial, all which have been completed using the state-of-the-art Building Information Modeling software called REVIT. The website will be updated frequently, so be sure to check back in with us! R. Michael Cross Design Group is an architecture firm founded by principal architect R. Michael Cross. With licenses in Virginia, DC, and Maryland as well as LEED Professional Accreditation, R. Michael Cross looks to serve the region with sustainable design in both the residential and commercial sectors.</span></span><div>Check it out @ <a href="http://www.rmichaelcross.com">http://www.rmichaelcross.com</a></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-78344356665927295392009-08-01T12:26:00.000-07:002009-08-11T14:33:16.301-07:00R. Michael Cross Featured Architect on NCARB.org<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:12px;"></span></span></div><span><span>We are excited that principal architect R. Michael Cross has been chosen as the first in a series of architects to be profiled on the National Council of Architectural Registration Board website. As a young, board certified architect practicing in a tri-state region, R. Michael Cross is profiled for aspiring and emerging architects to better understand the path toward licensure and the benefits that board certification holds.</span></span><div><span><span>The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through effective regulation and exemplary service.When people think about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards—or NCARB, as they are better known, they often think about the programs that they administer. Programs like the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) and the Intern Development Program (IDP) are a big part of what they do.</span></span><div><span><span><a href="http://ncarb.org/Becoming-an-Architect/What-Its-Like/Cross-VA-Full.aspx">http://ncarb.org/Becoming-an-Architect/What-Its-Like/Cross-VA-Full.aspx</a></span></span><div><a href="http://ncarb.org/Becoming-an-Architect/What-Its-Like/Cross-VA-Full.aspx"></a></div></div></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-63633641411141776252009-07-14T12:22:00.001-07:002009-08-11T14:41:36.103-07:00First project blog launched<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"></span></p><span><span>With the overwhelming support and interest surrounding Richmond’s First LEED Registered Home, R. Michael Cross Design Group has launched a blog and twitter feed that will chronicle the project as it progresses. The blog is largely narrated by project designer Evan Mackenzie, who brings energy and clarity to construction processes that may otherwise be uninteresting to the average reader. To follow the Augusta Project Blog, click here: <a href="http://augustablog.rmichaelcross.com">augustablog.rmichaelcross.com</a></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><a href="http://augustablog.rmichaelcross.com/"></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-12842755473199181872009-03-30T12:19:00.000-07:002009-08-11T14:42:13.688-07:00R. Michael Cross commissioned to design Richmond’s First LEED Registered Home<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"></span></p><span><span>Under the direction of architect R. Michael Cross, LEED AP, Hollyport Ventures LLC is rehabilitating a home at 4600 Augusta Ave. in the City if Richmond. On March 30, 2009, the “Augusta Project” became the first application for residential certification of a Richmond property under the LEED® for Homes program sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program is an initiative to promote the transformation of the mainstream homebuilding industry toward more sustainable practices. The Augusta Project, a 1938 structure, was built many years before most of the practices promoted by the LEED for Homes program were created, therefore posing many challenges. The goal of the Augusta Project is to renovate this home to meet the Gold certification level of the LEED for Homes program. By doing so, it will demonstrate that high levels of sustainable design are achievable in simple home additions and are accessible to the average homeowner. Key features of this project will include use of a geothermal heating, cooling and hot water system, passive solar elements, superior insulation, improved water management, efficient lighting fixtures, and other innovative design elements. To qualify for certification, a home must be built following the guidelines set forth by the LEED for Homes program and meet stringent performance and design criteria in eight specific categories. Michael Cross commented, “Even in the current real estate climate, we need to design for the future to ensure our homes are as energy efficient and environmentally responsible as possible. The history of this particular house makes it an outstanding showcase for the way current technologies can be used to upgrade the existing housing stock to the highest levels of performance.” Construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2009. In addition to architect R. Michael Cross, LEED AP, the design team will include Marty Felps, president, Delta Temp, providers of geothermal heating and cooling, John Gray, president Peak 3 Construction and Keith Whipple, waterstreetstudio, landscape architecture. Sean Shanley of EarthCraft Virginia will oversee compliance with the requirements of the LEED for Homes program. In addition to planning to meet the LEED for Homes certification, Augusta aims to be an EarthCraft House and meet the EPA sponsored Energy Star, Indoor airPlus and WaterSense requirements.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-35603647884728587992009-03-01T13:09:00.000-08:002009-08-10T13:29:05.044-07:00New Office in the Superior Production Exchange Building<span><span>R. Michael Cross Design Group has emerged from the basement of the principal architects own home to occupy a small space in the <a href="http://www.superior1901.com/Home.html">Superior Production Exchange</a> building. The space, not much larger than that which they had previously, exhibits the firms ability to design efficiently and economically.</span></span><div><span><span>Based in The Superior Building, a 36,000 square foot warehouse in Richmond's historic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Shockoe</span> Bottom, the Superior Production Exchange represents a unique coalition of 18 individual businesses in the city's media production industry. Joining forces, they hope to attract, maintain, and capitalize on energy and creative ambitions from where we live - in the greater Richmond region.<br />The assembled companies of the Superior Production Exchange boast national level creative and technical talents putting their skills to work right here.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; "><p class="paragraph_style_1" style="color: rgb(70, 60, 60); font-family: ArialMT, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; "><span class="style_4" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); opacity: 1; "></span></p></span></div></div>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746239687950917594.post-19468955319530328582009-01-02T12:04:00.000-08:002009-08-11T14:43:57.555-07:00Potomac Orthodontics Office Renovation Complete<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJpchyfrp-z4tAVPO1PuCT16s-vno4j11nd30VHCdLVqSLeIAjI1d2t_mpjhBSlZAoQBbkqJNTZPCt4v672GhL5y1Yswb5uONhM-aO-B457pPQvtlZBRjQXJF7_0NU6KBSuz_9RXEiP7q/s1600-h/Hodgdon_090603_8475.jpg"></a><span><span><br />Already having helped orthodontist Dr. Mehdy Rad, DMD when he encountered a permit issue with his College Park, MD office, he called us to help with a larger project, a gut renovation of his Potomac, MD office. He had acquired the practice from an orthodontist who had been in the space for some time and while it had all the latest equipment when Dr. Rad took it over, the space itself needed a facelift. We performed an extensive analysis of his current work flow at both locations and as well as studied the ideal workflow of a stereotypical orthodontics office. The result was a diagram which we worked to fit into slightly awkward "T" shaped space. Dr. Rad sees dozens of patients a day, so our goal was to produce a space design generated directly by the workflow in order to maximize his team’s efficiency. The result is a dramatically different space, which allows him to be just a few steps away from every area of the office. We also achieved his request of opening up the office both to show its size and to provide transparency for the adults and their children. We maintained privacy only at the required areas and rethought traditional equipment placement in order to showcase his cutting edge technology. Dr. Rad is a specialist in Orthodontics, specifically for Adult and Child braces, Invisalign, and iBraces. Dr. Rad has many years of experience with state of the art technology to provide beautiful, precision orthodontics for Adults and Children. His practice is one of the very first Orthodontic practices in Potomac and in College Park.</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;Arial","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>R. Michael Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049673947163969085noreply@blogger.com12