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By Design – Chapel Hill Magazine Feature

The March / April 2023 edition of Chapel Hill Magazine presents a delightful article exploring “what’s new, what’s next and what’s timeless in home trends.”
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A Better, Built World

With buildings a major source of energy consumption, local architects offer ideas to save cash and energy The News & Observer, Home & Garden, December…

Renovate, Save Energy, Live Better

Recycling through thoughtful redesign is the ultimate green building strategy The News & Observer, Home & Garden, December 26, 2009 By Georgia Bizios and Katie…

How Big is a Square Foot?

I am a residential architect, and almost every potential client that walks in the door wants to know “How much per square foot does it cost to build around here.” For many years...

Making the Most of Small Spaces

Quality design need not be large or expensive. Modest changes suited to your particular needs will make a tremendous impact. Designed to fit your unique…

Choosing the Right Architect

Georgia Bizios established the practice in 1990. Our 24-year history includes an eclectic mix of projects, from small to large homes and places of worship, and from new construction...

Real Houses for Real People

As a recent graduate in the early-1970s, I got my first job with the architects Elizabeth and Winston Close in Minneapolis, who were known for the quality and breadth...

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Many of our clients are turning to geothermal heat pumps, harnessing stable subterranean temperatures to heat and cool their homes. The systems are desirable for…