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Do You Know How to Identify Architectural Home Styles?

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:00 CST

Do you know your house architecture? Some if not most of you would give the "catch all term", traditional.

Colonial Home Interiors

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:00 CDT

The basis of this really comes from the more nationalistic architectural movement that was in resurgence in many countries of late, and what we are looking at is the style, the temperance and the design elements that are specifically Georgian in nature, and very much from the Victorian class of interior design and architecture that pervaded England for much of the middle centuries.

How to Design an Eco Friendly Home

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:30:00 CDT

A lot of people are getting quite conscious with the environment which is a very good thing. People are now acting and becoming responsible in saving the planet and all of Mother Nature?s natural resources.

Where Will I Put The Ironing Board? And Other Important Questions.

Thu, 19 May 2011 08:30:00 CDT

If you are buying a house or just doing up your current home then the kitchen is a key room for the whole family. One of the main considerations when viewing the room to decide if you want to buy the property or if you need to make changes has got to be the amount and quality of the storage. 'Where will I put the ironing board?' being a really good question to ask yourself at this point.

Classical Home Plans

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:00:00 CST

They have been around forever and that is why the Classical Home Plan can be the right choice when the desire for a "classy" residence is a favored choice. There are several definable styles for a classical home plan so the range of designs is not limited. Many custom home plans are centered around a classical house design and may contain elements that define the structure as Italianate, Greek Revival, Empire or Palladian styles.

How to Design Floor Plans to Be Prepared For Natural Disasters

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 CST

When designing any home, you have to pay special attention to the impact of such environmental conditions as hurricanes, heavy rain, snowstorms, flooding, earthquakes... etc. If one is designing a floor plan where there is a risk of a natural disaster, it is essential to make sure the plan is one that is able to resist environmental damage.

The Advantages of Structural Steel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:30:00 CDT

Steel today is one of the most commonly used materials, and over time the structural steel industry has seen many innovations that make it a preferred and cost effective building material. Advantages of structural steel include strength and easy dismantlement.

House Design and Temperature Control

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:00 CDT

The main cooling control of a house is its design, a factor often overlooked by those building a new home.