Studio Updates

I was recently referred to a business networking group called Business Networking International (BNI) as a way to grow contacts and referrals. We attended several meetings in the area in New Bedford, Lakeville and Wareham and highly recommend it to other growing businesses.

We decided to not only renew our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification but we would begin a membership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Our company is now a Member of the USGBC. To become a participating organization, we’ll receive continued educational opportunities centered around green building practices and design.

As a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) we decided to put together a design called Pallet Refuge for the 2015 Pop-up Competition they hold annually but never submitted.

​We frequently participate in design Competitions each year to explore ideas, improve efficiency and expand the knowledge of what architecture could be.

To engage more individuals in the business of construction, we decided to attend an open house at the Rhode Island Builder’s Association (RIBA).

RIBA, founded in 1945 as a not-for-profit organization, is one of the nation’s largest local trade associations dedicated to serving the housing industry. The Association has nearly 1,000 member companies in Rhode Island and is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders.

We recently purchased professional liability insurance or as it is more accurately reference as for such occupations as architecture, errors and omissions coverage.

Work on the East Freetown residence has completed within a year of construction by general contractor Washburn Construction. 8TFive Studio had provided the architectural design and development for the 2600 sf private residence. This was part of our latest Residential project.