Thursday, May 1, 2008
Energy-Tuning Your Home
"Most homeowners have heard about the health hazards of radon, a radioactive gas that emanates from rocks, soil and water. Outside, it's relatively harmless, but inside it can collect in dangerous concentrations, seeping in through cracks in the home's foundation and other openings. Radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and one in 15 homes has an elevated level prior to treatment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The agency estimates 750,000 to 1 million U.S. homeowners have taken radon-reduction steps over the years and says those steps, along with techniques in new construction, have helped prevent 6,000 deaths."
Learn more about protecting your home.
Energy-Tuning Your Home
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Category: Green Home Building
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Builders Collaborate with Donald Gardner Architects to Create the "Perfect House Plan"
Greenville, SC – Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. hosted a roundtable discussion and interactive design session for several of the Upstate’s top custom home builders on Thursday, May 1.
Builders Collaborate with Donald Gardner Architects to Create the "Perfect House Plan"
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Custom Kitchen Sinks: Almost too Pretty for Dishes
"In custom kitchens where the smallest detail is scrutinized, the sink is an opportunity for homeowners to express their personality — and a memory point for the custom builder's future clients. You'll find kitchen sinks in all sizes, shapes and materials, including stone, copper, marble and even glass. Some manufacturers will even customize a sink to your own or the client's specifications."
Learn more about Kitchen Sinks.
Search Donald A. Gardner House Plans with Gourmet Kitchens.
Custom Kitchen Sinks: Almost too Pretty for Dishes
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Permeable paving a good option for green home plan building
"One of the fastest growing approaches to green site development is permeable paving. There are a variety of options: block, stone, brick, permeable asphalt, permeable concrete and structural grids. All operate on the same principle: to allow rainwater to seep through a paved surface, which naturally cleanses pollutants and recharges aquifers instead of having the stormwater run onto other properties and into storm drains."
Learn more about paving.
Permeable paving a good option for green home plan building
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Category: Green Home Building
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Outdoor Kitchens: Grilling and Chilling in the Great Backyard
"It's not your father's grill anymore. From classic built-in outdoor grills to fantasy island units jam-packed with amenities such as wine coolers, pizza ovens and lobster boilers, the sky is the limit with today's outdoor kitchens."
Learn more about Outdoor Kitchens.
Outdoor Kitchens: Grilling and Chilling in the Great Backyard
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Friday, May 9, 2008
AIA-Backed Green Housing Bill Unveiled on Earth Day by Rep. Perlmutter
"Commemorating Earth Day, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) on April 22 outlined details of the comprehensive legislation aimed at promoting energy efficiency in residential buildings that he plans to introduce shortly."
Learn more about the Green Housing Bill.
AIA-Backed Green Housing Bill Unveiled on Earth Day by Rep. Perlmutter
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Category: Green Home Building
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Creating Spaces Buyers Will Love
Today’s home buyers have high expectations and plenty of choices. How do you differentiate the homes you build? A functional floor plan design can help seal the deal. Room for technology, casual living areas and flexible spaces are some thoughtful floor plan additions that focus on how a family lives.
Creating Spaces Buyers Will Love
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Eco-Boosts for the Bath
"Redoing your bathroom is a big project, but doing it eco-friendly can make it seem even bigger. With new terms to learn (e.g., VOCs, off-gassing) and new products to consider, it can be hard to know where to start. These tips can help you plan your strategy to ensure that you get the green bathroom you crave."
Learn more about Eco-friendly Bathrooms.
Eco-Boosts for the Bath
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Flexible House Plans Create Adaptable Homes
"Flexible-use homes are about to receive their own exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Titled "The Un-Private House," the exhibit, opening on July 1, will feature models, photographs and drawings of new homes by such noted architects as Steven Holl and Rem Koolhaas. Many of the designs have movable parts or changeable spaces, such as the "Curtain Wall House" in Tokyo, with its glass panels that draw back like sails, or a New York apartment with concrete-and-fiber partitions that serve as a room divider or fold down to form a table for large dinner parties."
Learn more about Flexible Homes.
Flexible House Plans Create Adaptable Homes
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Best ‘Green’ Materials For Your Home
If you have decided to build a ‘green’ home, you are part of a growing group of people who are concerned about the environment and are seeking a more energy efficient way of life. This article provides advice for choosing ‘green’ materials for your home.
Learn more about Green Materials.
Best ‘Green’ Materials For Your Home
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Category: Green Home Building
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Friday, May 16, 2008
Master Suite Design Celebrates Outdoors
This profile of a Master Suite featured in the Seattle Street of Dreams brings the outdoors in with heavy timber accents, a faux rock enclosed shower and lots of windows.
Learn more about Master Suites.
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Master Suite Design Celebrates Outdoors
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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