E. T. BOGGESS ARCHITECT, INC., was established by E. T. "Ted" Boggess in January, 1966, in Princeton, West Virginia. Mr. Boggess continues to serve as Chairman of the Board and is responsible for business development, marketing activities, and design document review. In 1988, Ted's son Todd received his master's degree in architecture and joined the firm full time. Todd is now President and is responsible for design development, project management, supervising the office staff, and the overall management of the corporation.

PHILOSOPHY                                                      

ETB, Inc., perceives architectural design as an interactive process. We work closely with you to identify and define all relevant project goals, objectives, functions, responsibilities, and relationships. This interactive approach enables us to develop facilities that meet your requirements as well as being aesthetically distinctive. Design cannot be mass produced or provided in a "cookie cutter" fashion, it must be developed from scratch with the unique attributes of that specific project in mind.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY                           

ETB, Inc., was one of the first architectural firms in the State of West Virginia to implement the use of computer aided design and drafting into the everyday practice of architecture. Today we continue to be at the forefront of the industry, utilizing photorealistic imagery through computer modeling and digital photography. The building 3-D model and associated imagery evolves as the building design progresses. This process enables conceptual imagery and modeling early in the design process. We are also experimenting with the vast opportunities associated with virtual reality. Other computer applications include project programming, construction documentation, 3-D site terrain modeling, and computer assisted environmental site analysis. The computer assists in the exploration of alternative solutions in a proficient manner, and in the visualization of the soon to be built form.

VIRTUAL REALITY                                             

E.T. Boggess, Architect continues to be on the cutting edge in the use of new technologies. Working in conjunction with VE Technologies of Blacksburg, Virginia, our ideas and designs for the redevelopment of the Lower Mercer Street Area in Princeton have been incorporated into a computer-simulated, virtual-reality model. This model is being used to generate excitement and investment in the project. This merging of technologies allows us to actually "walk-thru" the downtown area and "see" what the city will look like after the new construction and historical renovations have been completed. The foundation that is promoting this project has arranged several excursions to Blacksburg so that community leaders and businessmen can experience the CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) first-hand. During the summer of 2000, we had the honor of sharing the virtual reality experience with then Governor Underwood who said it was "awesome!"

LOCATION                                                               

Our firm is located in Princeton, West Virginia. Although the majority of our current projects are located in the state of West Virginia, we do have satisfied clients reaching all the way from Michigan to Florida. We have a reputation for excellent service to our clients regardless of the project site.

Today's technology has made conducting business anywhere in the country a simple matter. Conference calls, fax machines, and the Internet provide us with instant access to one another. Ideas can be discussed, viewed, and responded to more quickly than ever before, whether you are in the same town or clear across the country. Anytime you have a question or concern, we are only a phone call away.