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Development Defined:
Development activities are broadly defined to include construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities...
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Feb 21, 20222 min read
What are the Characteristics of a Perfect Home Design?
Future proofing – Flexible Spaces
: Make sure the design you choose addresses more than just your immediate needs as these will change...
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Dec 31, 20211 min read
Glass Blocks Could Soon See Buildings Generating Their Own Power
It is thought that buildings consume more than forty percent of the electricity produced across the globe. This new technology would...
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Dec 30, 20217 min read
Wood Flooring 101: Types of Wood Flooring
Types There are two basic types of wood flooring, solid and engineered. Solid wood flooring is milled from a single piece of timber....
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
Transparent Wood Could Be the Window of the Future
History A research group from Swedish KTH University and a University of Maryland research group developed a method to remove the color...
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
The Role of Architects in Construction Projects
Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. Architects...
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Dec 30, 20214 min read
All About Linoleum Flooring
The material itself hasn’t really changed, but it now comes with a durable factory finish, so there’s a lot less maintenance. Pigments...
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
The Ergonomic of Interior Spaces
The design of ergonomically-minded interior spaces produces living areas that are not only easier and simpler to live in, but by virtue...
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Dec 12, 20213 min read
A Simple Guide to Attic Ventilation
What a Roof Ventilation System Does The general purpose of a ventilation system is to ensure good airflow throughout the attic....
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Dec 12, 20215 min read
Everything You Need to Know about Shipping Container Homes
Since the mid-2000s, designers began repurposing containers into a wide array of buildings. Some structures can be simple—a single...
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Dec 12, 20216 min read
All About Window Materials
Manufacturers have expanded those choices with new frame materials, glazing and installation options. Indeed, “replacement windows” are...
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Sep 12, 20214 min read
Solar Glass: Turning Any Window into an Energy Generating Panel
What is Solar Glass? Solar glass is used to replace conventional building materials in parts such as the roof, skylights, facades and...
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Sep 12, 20215 min read
3-D Printed Buildings Guide
3D Printing Defined 3D printing employs large-scale machinery into which an engineer inputs floor plans and building designs. Concrete...
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Sep 12, 20219 min read
Basic Steps For Creating An ADU
What If My ADU Already Exists? If you have an existing ADU that is not currently legally permitted, you may find that some of these...
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Jul 28, 20214 min read
Building Responses to Heat Events
Building design solutions include traditional features of dwellings located in traditionally warm climate countries, such as: • the...
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Jul 25, 20216 min read
Building Responses to Floods
1. Elevation This is the oldest and most obvious way to build a flood proof house. If you must build near a river or along the shore,...
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Jul 24, 202114 min read
Building Responses to Wildfire
Buildings, properly prepared, can survive wildfire events Although the severity and timing of fire seasons vary widely from region to...
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Jun 14, 20218 min read
Architectural 3D Printing
Right now, 3D printed buildings are still very much in the experimental stages. As you read through this guide, you will learn of the...
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Jun 14, 20212 min read
All About Transparent Concrete
Materials for Transparent Concrete Transparent concrete is manufactured by using combination of fiber optics and fine concrete. These...
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Jun 14, 20218 min read
Choosing Between a Prefab ADU vs. Traditional Stick-Framed ADU
With relaxed restrictions, more homeowners are taking the next step of exploring which type of construction would be best for their...
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