Brian J. Pilling
Brian J. Pilling, AIA has designed over 200 custom homes and renovations for primary and vacation home buyers. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1977 and has operated several successful web sites related to home design.
Brian has designed a ballet studio for a world renowned summer festival, an international “think tank” for economic research, and taught fourth and fifth graders architectural design. He currently practices architecture on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Brian’s Personal Best Marathon - Ocean State - 3:16:00
Brian’s “avocation” is growing a small poetry journal to honor his grandfather (pen name Germoglino Saggio) who left Italy to escape the WWI draft imposed by King Emmanuel III. “Papa” labored 45 years for Tilo Roofing in New Haven, Connecticut but he always referred to himself as a poet. His work is housed at the University of Minnesota Immigration History Research Center and was published prolifically; his most infamous editor Benito Mussolini was said to have put a price on his head, so strong his poetry of protest.
Brian’s poetry has been published in the Main Street Rag, The Berkshire Review, Alpha Beat Press, The Poet's Attic and other small literary zines.
Latest Articles
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The Most Common Construction Errors
At every phase of a construction project there are a few critical items which should be checked and often re-checked.
Mar 14, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Two Approaches for Remodeling Projects
The fundamental question you must answer before you start your project is whether or not you are going to design within the existing architectural style of the house.
Mar 14, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Exterior Siding Materials
Today there are several manufactured exterior siding materials which offer the promise of low or no maintenance.
Mar 6, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Create Your Own House Plans
When you start drawing, it should in a sense be from memory, not trying to recreate exactly something you have seen you like.
Jan 5, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Design Your Own Home Plans
Think about modification as an exercise of building bridges between all that you know, between what is fixed in place, and all that is in flux.
Jan 5, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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How to Hire a Craftsman (Contractor)
There are still craftsmen out there who take pride in their work and who can bring the benefit of their many years of experience to your project.
Jan 5, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Architectural Design as Conversation
As you and your significant other talk over the next days you will continually be creating a description of your home design.
Jan 2, 2009
- Brian J. Pilling
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Home Renovations and House Remodeling Projects
Are you considering taking on a whole house renovation project? This article will outline an approach that has proven over the years to be wildly successful.
Dec 5, 2008
- Brian J. Pilling
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