Reindeer Games
"Dear Ross, all my stockings are hung by the chimney with care and nothing has been stirring except that pest of a red nosed reindeer who...
Weatherization
With the warm fall temperatures this year, I was late on winterizing my home. Do you have any last minute tips? Answer from Ross: Dear...
Renovations and Pets
"Have you learned any tips from your clients on how to help our pets survive the chaos and inherent dangers of living in a work zone?"...
Altstadt
Exploring the beautiful Altstadt (old town center) of nearby Ratingen, a small brown sign pointed us towards something called “Haus zum...
The Dark Pool
Let me take you back to the Ständehaus, to another dark room, this one spider-free (as far as I could tell) but filled with “atmosphere”,...
Standehaus
I love architecture. But even more so, I love the process of design so I take any chance I get to peek behind the curtain that is the...
Museum Kunstpalast
Today my German host, fellow architect Monika Kramer, took me to Düsseldorf to the eye-catching museum platz next to the Rhine River. We...
Stained Concrete?
"Hi Ross, in your conceptual design you are recommending "stained concrete" for our kitchen and great room. Concrete sounds so hard and...
The Biosphere - Part 2
Yesterday I discussed the external structure of The Biosphere but today, I want to take you deep inside the structure. As you may...
