We’re working with several folks right now to select a new site to build a house on. This is one of the most exciting and potentially stressful parts of the process, because it’s really just SHOPPING. Like house buying, we’re limited to the options that are available on the market at any given time, and … 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
One of the key tenets of a highly sustainable building is ventilation. We have begun diving into the detailing for several different projects regarding the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, and the math keeps coming back to Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs). An ERV provides continuous fresh air to a building or space, but transfers the … Read more
The wonderful folks at Sabbath Recording have been planning a new studio build for years. They finally found the perfect spot to set up shop in the Mt Airy neighborhood of Cincinnati, nestled deep on a tree-lined residential street. While the studio itself is rather straighforward and functional, it’s a part of a bigger concept … Read more
As we’re starting a new chapter, we’re also kicking off an ambitious project. The Mt Airy Passive House is a single-family residence nestled into a hillside of the Mt Airy forest in Cincinnati. The hills are old, but the forest is not. The Civilian Conservation Corps planted the forest as an urban renewal project in … Read more
I’ve talked with a number of different contractors this week, and the theme has been Understanding The Details. There are some folks that are stellar at their trades, but are great only because they do the same thing and have honed their techniques and methods. There are other contractors that you hire to do new … Read more
