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The Role of the Modern Architect

The Designer, Cynthia Leif, creates beautiful classic modern structures with the apparent introduction of useful modern design elements. The architectural massing is akin to sculptural art using geometric shapes - sometimes a mixture of cubes, angles, and curves. The architectural creation sits on the land like a sculpture, yet blends harmoniously with the surrounding environment.

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Cynthia Leif
Modular Building

Modular Homes are sectional prefabricated houses that consist of multipe sections called modules. “Modular” is a method of construction vs. “stick-built” and other methods which are built on-site. The modules are constructed in a remote facility, then delivered to their intended site of use. Using a crane, the modules are set onto the building’s foundation and joined together to make a single building.

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Cynthia Leif
Sustainable Design

When buildings are designed with environmental sustainability in mind, they challenge architects to find as many ways to use renewable resources in order to heat, cool, and provide power to the building. Socially responsible architects also create structures that do as little damage to the environment as possible, aside from making sure that the buildings are beautiful, strong, comfortable and functional.

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Cynthia Leif