Cincinnati’s zoning isn’t great. In some aspects, it needs a ton of improvement. We’ve undergone a couple of different incremental upgrades and my biggest complaint when these happened is that it actually added complexity to the code instead of simplification. Both the Form-Based-Code (FBC) of 2013 and the Connected Communities (CC) of 2024 created overlays … Read more
Finding the perfect plot of land to build your new home is a thrilling and sometimes stressful journey. Like buying an existing house, you’re limited to what’s currently available. In today’s fast-paced real estate market, that inventory changes daily. In the Cincinnati area alone, there are hundreds of options, from publicly listed parcels to private … Read more
This one’s in my backyard, so I absolutely love the location. BUT it’s not an easy site to work on. It is over an acre across 4 parcels. But they’re separated by a paper street, and doesn’t directly connect to the existing street. The skinny parcel is near the end of Badgeley (by the trail … Read more
I’m all about the weird spots to build that can contribute (and benefit) from urban density. This big lot in Mt Auburn is tucked away from the traffic, down the hill from Christ Hospital and nestled on a quiet street next to Inwood Park. This spot wouldn’t be about the view (like other Mt Auburn … Read more
I’m genuinely excited about these three parcels. I researched them extensively in the past and even reached out to the owner because this was a spot where I dreamed of building my own Passive House. The location is truly stellar. A treeline owned by the railway separates it from the highway, and you have a … Read more
Nearly every project that includes architectural acoustics has its own set of unique design elements. But we use a whole host of “standard” acoustic principles and finishes. It’s a common request to see the typical details we use. And while those details are usually copied/pasted/edited between different drawings and applications, they seldom translate well into … Read more
Everyday tools, new books, and inspiration. We spend the day designing, drawing, documenting, commuincating, and learning. These aren’t activities confined to Architecture, so feel free to see what has sparked joy for our team. Art Tools Kuretake Felt Tip Brush PensI have tested and used a lot of different pens. Hundreds. This set is my … Read more
The Mt Airy Passive House has been an enourmously rewarding project. We’ve taken a tricky site and designed a site-specific, modern house that will be one of the most sustainable residences in the region. Since the site is a steep hill, we found the perfect spot to orient the tallest roof due south. The foundation … Read more
This project under construction looks like a modest residential renovation – finishing a mid-century basement with a few new rooms. But behind the new drywall is an extra level of detail and coordination specific to Triobite Design’s architectural acoustic specicialty. We worked with the owner to plan a new recording studio: a live recording room, … Read more
