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Classical Home Plans

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST

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 PST

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 PDT

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 PDT

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

Rethinking Concrete: Interior Design Trends

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:30:00 PDT

Concrete is no longer just for sidewalks. New surface treatment techniques have caused concrete designs to become one of the most sought after materials for concrete patios, floors, entryways, countertops, pool decks and more.

Tropical Interior Design - Turn Your Home Into a Lively Tropical Haven

Sun, 10 May 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Some people have to wait for the summer or their annual leave to have their much-awaited tropical vacation. They spend the rest of the year saving money, planning endlessly, and dreaming about the wondrous feeling you get once you are in front of the ocean experiencing the cool ocean breeze and the exquisite coastal scene.

Outdoor Rooms

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:00:00 PDT

An outdoor room uses the basic design principle of harmony. It is where your interior space and the exterior can harmonize most beautifully.

Home Exterior Design

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:30:00 PDT

The intent of home exterior design is two-fold. On the level of aesthetics, home exterior design provides an external and sophisticated compliment to the architecture of a house.