If you live in the United States, you’re likely familiar with the following picture: a sprawling suburban development populated by single-family homes and far from any grocery store, let alone a school or gas station. If not this, then likely the four or even eight-lane stretches of highway standing between one store and another, or […]
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Eco-Architecture From Around the World
As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, sustainability often means something different from person to person, and a sustainable lifestyle that works for one may not work for another. The same is true for houses if the many different build methods and standards around the world alone are anything to go by. In some countries, sustainability […]
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Innovative, Touch-Free Fixtures
Whether you’re worried about flu season or its simply a matter of convenience, installing touch-free fixtures in your home or office is a great wat to help promote a healthier living environment. Here we have a few of our favorite examples of hands-free technology. Touch-Free wash bar This multifunction fixture provides easy-to-identify icons that will […]
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Fixtures & Finishes
Originally posted in our November 2020 newsletter Choosing the fixtures in your home is one of the last steps in the design process and should be chosen in conjunction with your home’s finishes. While finishes include countertops, paint colors, flooring, and drywall types (i.e. anything that makes your home look “finished”), fixtures are hardware that […]
Continue readingBuilding with Reclaimed Materials
The use of reclaimed materials is a great way to build sustainably. They not only can be used for foundational and exterior construction, but can also be used for trims, finishes, decorations, and even fixtures depending on the material.
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Tips on Building a Sustainable home
There are many components that go into a sustainable home, from the design to the actual build process, and even the materials used to build it and the appliances installed. Here’s an overview of considerations to make throughout the process in order to increase the sustainability of your home.
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Building Your Dream Home As Smoothly As Possible
For many of us, a new home is one of the largest financial decisions we’ll make, so its important to take the proper steps to ensure your home will benefit you for years to come.
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Does an ICF Home Cost More Than a Stick Frame home?
The savings you reap each month in utility costs, insurance and maintenance make the ICF build a hands down choice.
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Reuse and Repair
By repairing your clothing, belongings, electronics, etc., you can greatly increase their lifespans…the DIY repair of products results in less overall waste.
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Earth Sheltered Homes (A Case for Hobbit Homes)
I’ve been more than a little obsessed with the idea of Hobbit homes, especially after I learned that, yes, people can actually live in their own hole in the ground. The proper term for these types of homes are “earth sheltered homes” and which, as it turns out, ICF’s lend themselves well to.
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