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- How to Use Cardboard Mock-Ups in Design and BuildingInstead of incurring the expense of tearing out a project and starting over, make it in cardboard first. Here's how and why.
- Needed Changes in the Residential Planning and Building Codes of the USAToday we must take a position to stop using fossil fuel and promote and require all new or major remodeling residential projects incorporate renewable forms of energy.
- Concrete House DesignArticle introduces the limitations and provisions in the model building code for design and construction of a concrete residence.
- Screened-In Porch: Tips for the Construction, Design and PlacementHaving a screened-in porch will allow you a myriad of benefits that the average homeowner does not have. They key is to use careful design and style.
Good News for "Green" House Flippers and Home Rehabbers Around SyracuseA new tax bill will benefit area property house flippers, and will also be a part of the present efforts to make Syracuse the "Green Capital". Syracuse will also be receiving more money from the Department of Homeland Security, for terrorism defense.
Passive Solar House Designs and PlansPassive solar is the wave of the future. These house designs and plans allow us to derive the majority of our heating and cooling from the sun.
Tips for Designing and Building an Environmentally Efficient HomeEnvironmentally efficient homes do not necessarily need to incorporate all kinds of fancy new Green technology. The shape and style of the home you build can start you on a path toward cutting down substantially on potential energy costs.- The White House Past and PresentIt's home to America's most famous family and is one of the world's most elegant mansions ever built.
Remodeling and Building a Great Room: Things to Think About to Create a PlanThis particular article focuses on planning the great room, including tips for sheet rocking, thinking about overall remodeling time and total costs.
How to Select, Design and Install Home Automation Products and Systems You NeedYou've probably been mulling over the idea of adding electronics to your home plan for some time. Maybe you don't know where to begin. At the end of 30 days, you'll be armed with research, budgets, blueprints and contacts and ready to take action.
Velux Blinds and SkylightsVelux blinds and skylights can help your home with energy efficient design and lighting. They can also help your home be brighter, even in a region that lacks direct sunlight. This is how to do that.
Designing and Building a Functional Outdoor Kitchen Keeps Your House Cooler in SummerMany people are just now finding out about the relative merits of having an outdoor kitchen on your patio or deck. This kitchen can be a nice focal point in your outdoor decor!
Building a Townhome: Tips for the Wary ConsumerIf you're building a new townhome, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of having everything your way. But there are things you should keep in mind when choosing designs and working with your builder.- How to Build a Garage: Save Thousands Building DIY Garage Vs Hiring ContractorLearn how to calculate the perfect garage size, select concrete foundation type, determine wall construction, identify garage door placement, optimum truss design, apply for building permit and much more.
- Useful Tips to Build an Eco-friendly HouseChoosing the right architect when we desire to have a green house is not quite simple. Most of them still do not know or were not concerned about what represents the ecological architecture.
- Major Remodeling Projects: The Design ProcessDescribes the process of working with a design professional to create a blueprint that will reflect the vision in your head.
- Story About a Haunted House in New EnglandThe story is about a haunted house built in the area of the New England colonies shortly after the War for Independence concluded. Over a period of 200 years, three owners have met their individual fates while living in this house.
Green Architecture and LEED Gold Certified: $125 Million Building Has All the Right StuffNew Green Architecture and LEED Gold Certified Building has wind turbines, rain garden and other features.- Free Printable Physical Science Engineering Design ProjectsDesign Squad on PBS, is a diy physical science show in which kids are challenged to create their own green engineering projects from stuff in the recycling bin and around the house. Visit the website for free printable copies of the design activities!
- General Requirements and Specifications for a Concrete HouseArticle shows example with discussion regarding specifications and requirements that should be included in the Construction Documents for a Concrete House.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): Bangkok's New Art Museum Showcases Thai and Western ArtistsThe new Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a wonderful new museum in downtown Bangkok - check it out!- Load Combinations in Allowable Stress DesignArticle discusses and `interprets' the use of load combinations provided by the International Building Code with an example of how they affect the design of a concrete footing.
Calculated Footing Design with Added Weight of Concrete FloorArticle shows how to calculate the required footing width for a foundation where the floor load is `heavier' than that limited by prescriptive design.- Green from the Ground Up: A "Must Read " for Building ProfessionalsThis is a "must read " for all building professionals serious about learning a comprehensive approach to building a new "Green Home".
How to Design and Construct a Northwest Dry River GardenPhotographs and explanation of design considerations and steps to build a Northwest Dry River Garden that has banks in sunny dry and shady and wet with a bridge and swamp. See how.- Green Home Building: Is Building Green for You?New home builders as well as current home owners can review house plans to determine additional ways for building green and making the home more efficient.
- HRV, Heat Recovery and Ventilation System: How to Choose the Right One to BuyHeat Recovery and Ventilation systems are very popular in Canada and are slowly making their way into homes in the United States. They remove moisture, dust and mold particles from the air and recover heat lost through normal heating and air systems.
Don't Judge a House by Its Curb Appeal or Its AppliancesWhat you need to look for other than the curb appeal and the kinds of appliances.- ~Building and Construction of My First House~The american dream is installed in just about every person in america.Building your own home,something you can call your own,in america we are lucky we can live this dream.
- Tips for Planning and Building a DeckThis article offers advice for visualizing a planned deck, obtaining the best materials, and also describes the work involved in constructing one.
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