{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Luray\/Page Chamber: Rich Hostelley, Architect","description":"In this episode, host Janet Michael talks with Luray\/Page Chamber of Commerce President Gina Hilliard and her guest Rich Hostelley, a licensed architect with nearly 40 years of experience. Rich shares his fascinating journey from military service to becoming a globally licensed architect practicing in Virginia, California, the UK, and beyond. What You'll Learn in This Episode Rich's Path to Architecture \u2013 How a lumber company job and a perceptive professor launched a decades-long career in architecture What Architects Actually Do \u2013 It's far more than "drawing pretty pictures" \u2014 Rich explains budgets, management, codes, and leading an entire project team When Do You Need an Architect? \u2013 The difference between residential and commercial requirements, and what legally requires an architect's involvement Residential vs. Commercial Projects \u2013 Why residential clients often face a "shock factor" and how Rich navigates that Working Remotely \u2013 How Rich has been working with clients across the globe remotely for nearly 20 years \u2014 long before it was common Architectural Styles Defined \u2013 A deep dive into craftsman, Mediterranean, mid-century modern, and Victorian styles and where they actually originated (spoiler: mid-century modern came from Germany!) The Pre-Design Process \u2013 Site plans, property plats, setbacks, zoning, easements, and all the investigation that happens before a single line is drawn Value Engineering \u2013 What to do when the contractor's bid comes in over budget Construction Administration \u2013 Why Rich stays involved through the build, not just through the drawings A Real-World Example \u2013 Janet's dream backyard studio shed becomes an impromptu architecture consultation Projects Rich Is Currently Working On A 25,000 sq ft stable in California A 200 sq ft guest house in Washington, DC A fire-rebuild modern home in LA A bar\/restaurant expansion in Mexico Connect with Rich Host Website: archrh.com Email: rich@hostelleyarchitect.com Serves Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and beyond Companies: Rich Hostelley Architecture LLC, Rich Hostelley Architecture PC, Studio Hive Architecture Chamber Events Mentioned (March 2025) March 24 \u2013 Ireland Trip Info Session via Zoom (11:30am\u20131pm) March 24 \u2013 Women in Business Mixology Class at Blue Shepherd Spirits (5:30\u20137pm) March 25 \u2013 Lunch & Learn: Accessing Capital for Startups with People Inc. (11:30am\u20131pm) March 26 \u2013 Business After Hours at Shen-Paco Industries \u2013 National Disabilities Awareness Month Chamber Contact: visitluraypage.com | events@luraypage.com | (540) 743-3915 ","author_name":"The Valley Today","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/344060\/site","html":"