Martin J. Brockstedt Architect

Saltbox Colonial Homes
The saltbox house and building style came about because of necessity, pure and simple. Early colonists, with homes built in the traditional Colonial style, often found themselves needing more space as their families grew. The most cost effective way to get it was to build a one story addition onto the back of their home and extend the roof down to cover it. The result was the saltbox style ... Read More

Drafting Specialties
As a blanket term, drafting refers to the process of drawing the design for anything from a toy to a skyscraper to an airplane. In the construction world, drafting is the term used to describe the act of drawing the design for a building or structure. Though a draftsperson may not design the building or structure him or herself, they are responsible for making the physical plans of the design ... Read More

TRENDING IN NEW YORK