Amy Conner-Murphy, Author at ACM Design Architecture & Interiors

Amy Conner-Murphy selected to AIA Triangle Jury Panel

July 8, 2019

Amy Conner-Murphy, Principal and Founder of ACM Design, based in Asheville, was recently selected to serve on the four-person Jury Panel for The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Triangle Tour of Residential Homes. The Tour showcases the area’s most innovative designs, promotes public awareness and accessibility to architecture, and is held annually in the early fall, typically in September or...

Is Universal Design the Same as Aging in Place?

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Aging In Place - Universal Design, Retiring in Asheville

February 4, 2019

Aging in Place means “being able to remain in your own home during your later years of life, rather than transitioning to a smaller home, assisted living, or retirement community.” Universal design refers to “design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their...

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Awarded Best Of Houzz 2019

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Awards, News

January 28, 2019

ACM Design Architecture & Interiors was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.1 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular...

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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Articles

December 21, 2018

We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has made 2018 one for the books. We look forward to what 2019 will bring and wish you a yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! ...

2019 Design Trends for Your Home

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends

November 14, 2018

As 2019 approaches, will you be ready for the home design trends that are will take center stage in homes across the US? Each year at ACM Design, we research interior design and architectural styles and design trends with increasing popularity, along with a few design choices that could stay or go. To find out what 2019 has in store...

ACM Design Relocates Office

by Amy Conner-Murphy

News

August 13, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Amy Conner-Murphy, 828-684-9884, info@acmdesignarchitects.com SUMMARY: Architecture firm relocates TITLE: ACM Design moves to be near residential clients Asheville, North Carolina; June 26, 2018 – ACM Design has moved from Ridgefield Boulevard to 103 Underwood Road, Suite F, in Fletcher, to be near Greater Asheville’s design center. “We’ll have more resources at our fingertips, we’re closer to the Asheville...

Home Design Evolution

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends

June 1, 2018

As Climatic Events Increase, How Will Home Design Evolve? [caption id="attachment_2948" align="alignright" width="500"] Front porch, Black Mountain Family Lodge[/caption] In the past several months the US and neighboring countries have been hit with two catastrophic hurricanes. Both hurricanes Harvey and Irma have caused billions of dollars worth of damage to homes, businesses and the landscape, leveling many structures and leaving areas without...

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ACM Design on the Cover of NC Architecture

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Press

April 27, 2018

[caption id="attachment_6735" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] Front elevation of the Waynesville Mountain Modern Craftsman[/caption] 2017 AIA North Carolina Residential Home Tour Photos by Kevin Meechan NC Architecture Magazine is publication of AIA North Carolina. ACM Design appeared on the cover of the Spring 2018 issue. ...