2b Design Studio, LLC

10/14/2026

More great aerial shots of construction progress from Hollis & Spann, Inc. of RAM Hotels new Tru by Hilton / LivSmart Studios by Hilton dual branded hotel in Montgomery, AL...really looking forward to taking the first Obligatory Construction Site Selfie when I visit the site in a few weeks!

09/04/2026

Don’t blink folks…I can’t believe it’s been a dozen years since my little architecture firm took up residence in this grand old building…

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

09/04/2026

Great aerial shots of one of my current projects, Hilton’s first ever Tru/LivSmart dual branded hotel in Montgomery,AL. Thanks to the gang at Hollis & Spann, Inc. for providing me with the images…this will be a great addition to RAM Hotels’ portfolio!

Tru by Hilton
LivSmart Studios by Hilton

07/30/2026

My current project…

The new lodging tax will go into effect Oct. 1 with revenues going into Madison’s general fund.

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07/09/2026

Office help…

06/11/2026

Big things brewing here at 2bDS...

04/23/2026

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tru/LivSmart Studios dual branded hotel in Montgomery, AL. As I understand it, this is the FIRST Tru/LSS project ever. Congratulations to RAM Hotels on this great moment.

Tru by Hilton
LivSmart Studios by Hilton
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
The Scout Guide Huntsville

04/19/2026

Still one of the most fun projects I’ve ever worked on…I still think that we would have held the Guinness World Records for steepest Pinewood Derby tracks if we had called them…

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
The Scout Guide Huntsville

04/17/2026

Tools of the trade…on the left is my fountain pen from college…on the right are my new rollerball weapons…thanks to LAMY for making great writing instruments!

04/16/2026

Today, I'm remembering and honoring the lives of my 32 fellow Hokies who were tragically taken from their loved ones and the Virginia Tech community on April 16, 2007.

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