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A Panelized Home: A Dream of Home
A Panelized Home: A Dream of Home
When Ned and Anne Hammond began to consider what type of home they wanted to build on their unique site, they did what most of us might do - they ...
A Panelized Home: All Decked Out
A Panelized Home: All Decked Out
With beautiful ocean views to enjoy year-round, creating outdoor living spaces was part of the plan from day one.
A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms
A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms
In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote "...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," he couldn't have been referring to building a house.
A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
The proper lighting and the ability to control each layer of light is the key to composing a stunning visual environment.
A Panelized Home: Factory-Built Homes With a Custom Flair
A Panelized Home: Factory-Built Homes With a Custom Flair
Panelized construction offers many benefits. Efficient use of time and materials, custom design options, and cost savings are just the beginning.
Accessible Retrofit
Accessible Retrofit
In retrofitting a home, it is important to consider the needs of anyone in the household who may use a wheelchair. Disabilities can make it ...
Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes
Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes
Daily hygiene is critical to the health and well-being of wheelchair users. Accessible bathroom design is therefore a critical component of a ...
Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen door, and deck or patio doors.
Accessible Solutions: Kitchens
Accessible Solutions: Kitchens
A wheelchair-accessible kitchen can be one of the most complex design problems in a new or remodeling project, requiring an understanding of both ...
Accessible Solutions: Master Bedroom Suites
Accessible Solutions: Master Bedroom Suites
Solving specific accessibility challenges in the master bedroom.
Accessible Solutions: Multi-Floor Access
Accessible Solutions: Multi-Floor Access
For wheelchair users who purchase homes in many areas of the United States, selection of a single-story model can significantly limit housing options.
Accessible Solutions: Multi-Level Homes
Accessible Solutions: Multi-Level Homes
Solving specific accessibility challenges in multi-level homes.
Accessible Solutions: Parking Areas
Accessible Solutions: Parking Areas
Solving specific accessibility challenges in driveways and garages.
Accessible Solutions: Ranch Houses
Accessible Solutions: Ranch Houses
Solving specific accessibility challenges in ranch-style homes.
Accessible Solutions: Residential Design and Construction
Accessible Solutions: Residential Design and Construction
Designing an accessible home, alteration, or addition requires the skills of professionals with experience in residential design and construction.
Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches.
Affordable Kitchens that Work
Affordable Kitchens that Work
Three modest homes show how kitchen and dining areas become living space, where daily activities are central and more family-friendly than in a ...
Altering Stock Home Plans
Altering Stock Home Plans
Stock plans are a great, affordable option for new home design. These plans can be customized and altered, but only in accordance with copyright law.
American Decorative Arts
American Decorative Arts
Behind the Scenes - Modern Colonial
Andres Duany Explains Home Expansion Principles of LifeSpan Concept
Andres Duany Explains Home Expansion Principles of LifeSpan Concept
Charleston, SC interior designer Carolyn Griffen gives Bob a final tour of the ION project house. Architect and town planner Andres Duany shows ...
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