Here at CONTENT, we spend a lot of time working to stay up to date on current design methods, building products and practices, and sustainable technologies. We've decided to share our most helpful and valuable finds with you in our handy "Journal of CONTENT!"
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Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 5:25PM The TSA recently caught up with CONTENT's Jesse Hager for their blog series "Architects Talking to Architects."
Jesse talks about his roots, inspiration, and love of music. Read the interview in its entirety on the TSA blog.
Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:46PM 
As we look forward to 2013, a warm thanks to all who helped make this year so exciting, enjoyable, and productive for us here at CONTENT!
Cheers to Peace and Prosperity in the New Year!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 6:15PM 
CONTENT recently picked up the new 3rd edition of the AIA Houston Architectural Guide and was pleasantly surprised to see the inclusion of the Southampton Residence. The tome is the work of noted historian Stephen Fox and we squeaked in the late additions section alongside recent homes by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen and Guthrie+Strasser, as well as the recent installation by James Turrell at Rice University in collaboration with Thomas Phifer. We're honored to be included in such company, even if it was mostly due to the alignment of completion dates!
Pick up your own copy from AIA Houston and turn to page 698 to read a gripping paragraph describing the house. Clearly we owe Stephen a cocktail and he should employ more rigorous editors for the next edition.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 6:06PM 
Houzz contributor Lawrence Karol gives a tour of the Houston Loft this week. Read the full write-up on Houzz here.
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 12:53PM ;)
Architecture Center Houston will host the 2nd Annual ArCH Film festival to investigate the effect of architecture and urban planning on culture and cinema’s perception of urban life. Each evening the featured film will be preceded by a juried collection of short films by students and amateur film-makers.
THURSDAY, August 16 at 7pm: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth 2011 (83 Minutes) • Official Site
FRIDAY Double Feature, August 17 at 7pm: My Playground 2010 (50 Minutes) • Official Site & Radiant City 2006 (90 Minutes) • Official Site
SATURDAY, August 18 at 7pm: Urbanized 2011 (85 Minutes) • Official Site
The Architecture Center Houston is located at 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, TX. Film Festival Admission is FREE for ArCH Members. Membership opportunities available at the door. All Others: Thursday, August 16th-$15 / Free for HoustonMOD Members • Friday, August 17th-$20 • Saturday, August 18th-$15 Online ticket purchases available here.
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 4:39PM 
CONTENT recently completed a bath renovation to save a young couple's marriage. Enduring over two years with a deteriorating, 60 year old bathroom, the couple hoped for a modern bath on a minimal budget.
We were able to create a generous, 6' counter surface by using 2 IKEA Godmorgon cabinets. To acheive a more modern look, the cabinets were wall mounted, rather than using the suggested metal legs. A remnant Carrara marble slab was utilized for the counter and full backsplash.
Additional Products:
Plumbing Fixtures: Decolav sink, Phylrich wall-mount faucet, & Toto toilet from Westheimer Plumbing
Tile: Cementi Porcelain Tile from LaNova Tile Importers
Lighting: Energie Tool T5 Fluoresent fixture from LESCO
Paint: NoVoc from The Green Painter
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 12:41PM 
Heads up, Houston. Starting today, the City of Houston is implementing new plan requirements for foundation elevation compliance. The revisions impact regulations on finish floor elevations in relation to adjacent streets and sanitary sewer manholes. It also outlines more stringent requirements for site drainage.
For homeowners and property owners purchasing a lot or renovating an existing structure, keep in mind your architect will need a site survey that locates elevation of the crown of the adjacent street as well as the elevation of nearby sewer manholes. If you have an old survey of your lot, chances are that these elevations are not notated.
You can find the new requirements here.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 9:24AM CONTENT wishes Seth a fond farewell as he leaves us to pursue a MBA at the Jones Graduate School of Business!
We wish him the best of luck as he pursues his dream of being a full time student.
(We can say that only because we'll probably soon be working for him)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:52AM 
CONTENT has been asked to assist with the renovation of a building on Sunset Boulevard in California. We have teamed up with the exciting development group of New MGMT to renovate the existing concrete building shell into 16 condominiums with patios overlooking the water. CONTENT has been charged with the interior detailing, millwork and material coordination. We're looking forward seeing the fantastic finish combinations and detailing breathe new life into this project.
Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 9:15AM Wes Milholen is an interdisciplinary designer based in Boulder, CO. His practice, Department of Science, explores the overlaps between architecture, music, technology, film, sculpture, maps, graphics, and photography.
<< Arctic Architecture: Svalbard. Credit: Wes Milholen >> Svalbard Global Seed Vault (aka the "Doomsday Vault") in Longyearbyen. Credit: Mari Tefre
Wes is currently raising funds to support three weeks of Arctic exploration as a partipant in The Arctic Circle residency program. His research will will become the foundation of his new book, Arctic Architecture: Svalbard:
The book will focus on the impact of more than 400 years of human activity on the Spitsbergen archipelago, and explore how future human settlement — an inevitable consequence of climate change and intensified resource extraction in the Arctic — can be carried out in ways that cause the least environmental harm. In addition to maps, diagrams, written documentation, and photography of the landscape and existing settlements, the book will outline best practices for building in this climate and include proposals for new construction or rehabilitation of existing sites in the archipelago.
Want to someday own a copy of this book like we do?! You can help make it possible by visiting the Arctic Architecture Kickstarter page and making a contribution.
Friday, March 30, 2012 at 4:35PM 
Just an early heads up: Our Houston Loft project has been selected for this year's Downtown Home Tour organized by the Houston Downtown Alliance and the Downtown District!
The event will take place on Saturday, May 5th and will coincide with the Sustainable Living Fest in Market Square Park.
The Houston Loft is located in the historic Hermann Lofts building, originally built in 1917. The unit has spectacular views of the city to the South, West, and North.
A few aspects of this project you shouldn't miss: The kitchen cabinets are laminated with a thin porcelain tile veneer called Lammax, and the owner commissioned Bob Card to create several beautiful reclaimed wood furniture pieces.
For tickets, visit The Houston Downtown Alliance's event page. Hope to see everyone downtown this Cinco de Mayo!
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:57AM 
On Saturday, CONTENT teamed up with Bailey Architects to repair and paint Ollie Logan's house in Houston's 5th ward as part of a record-setting workday organized by Rebuilding Together Houston. Our team was tasked with replacing Ollie's rotting siding and trim and giving the whole house a fresh coat of paint.
In total, Rebuilding Together Houston mobilized 56 work crews, over 1,000 private sector volunteers, to repair and revitalize homes in Houston's fourth and fifth wards Saturday. We're so happy to have been a part of this great work and thank Bailey Architects for letting us join their crew.
For more on Saturdays acheivements, check out this Houston Chronicle write-up on the event.
Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10:11AM Check it out! CONTENT is one of today's features firms on Archinect!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 9:54AM CONTENT was the Architect for a renovation in the Heights done by Front Porch Investments and Southern Green Builders. The project was submitted for the NAHB Best in American Living Awards and took Gold in the Category for home under $250,000.
