Grouparchitect’s first Happy Hour of 2010 is rapidly approaching! This will be the first chance to see the new glass design and see what Brian’s been cooking up in the garage. More importantly it’s another chance to support a great cause! This time around we’ll be supporting the American Lung Association through the Climb for Clean Air. I will be summiting Mt. Rainier in effort to raise awareness for lung disease and support the local chapter of the ALA. You can get more in depth info from my wife and I on our climbing blog EricksonsClimb.

Besides the question of how much will my remodel cost, another popular question we are often asked is 'how much of a return on my remodeling investment can I expect to recoup if I sell my house?’.  A great resource for this that we refer people to is Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost Versus Value Report.  We like this report because it breaks down remodeling projects by region, type of remodel, size of remodel and level of finishes.

2009 was a great year for Happy Hour at Grouparchitect. Thanks in large part to the generous donations and heavy pint lifting of some dedicated souls, we raised over $900 for Sibling House. They are very appreciative of everyone's efforts and the positive impact the donated funds will make to the children in the Sibling House organization.

 

The last few weeks have seen a double batch of homebrew going for future events. We started the second lager batch ever, a Bock per a recipe from Brewing America's Best Beers. It's currently fermenting at the usual lager rate (slow). The other batch of random beer makin' saw a new ale on top of the last ale's trub, resulting in virtually immediate fermentation. Since fermentation usually takes 4-7 days, this was a welcome addition to the schedule. More photos to come soon - I probably should take a time-lapse series of the fermentation process one of these days...

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Construction is now underway on the Lake Forest Park Remodel commencing with the fun part - demolition!  Check out the project page for design sketches and more info on the project.  Stay tuned to the blog for further project updates as construction continues.

 

Needless to say, the first thing I thought of was beer when we decided to start the dreaded blog. Architects think more about beer than buildings more than one day a week. I'll endeavor therefore to make the most useful thing you read on the net. Well, today at least. Starting tomorrow. Or next week.