solid wall for the kitchen, all other sides are glass for a tree-house effect. The design won an AIA Award in 2007.
11. Keep your head above water. For new homes in some coastal areas, building codes require that the structure be raised. While garages and storage
water. For new homes in some coastal areas, building codes require that the structure be raised. While garages and storage spaces can be placed at the ground floors of these homes, the construction should be such that the structure doesn't block a storm surge.
Tell us: How do you get ready for storms
water. For new homes in some coastal areas, building codes require that the structure be raised. While garages and storage spaces can be placed at the ground floors of these homes, the construction should be such that the structure doesn't block a storm surge.Tell us: How do you get ready for storms
all over for square windows such as these, to no avail. Where did you get them?
available for these doors. This project used NanaWall, which does make a screen system to go along with their doors (NanaScreen). LaCantina is another manufacturer (in USA) of bi-folding doors like this and they too have a retractable screen system for their bi-folding doors. The retractable screens "fold"
third party companies (ODL, Phantom Screen, Genius Screen) to give you a similar open feel without the screen doors in the way, yet the ability to block out the critters & bugs when needed.
I hope this helped!
Great idea for a back door!
design idea for doors leading to patio in master suite.
predictions for 2013 was "breaking up the house," by which smaller detached volumes are able to respond to unique site conditions, such as existing trees, slopes and water's edges. Smaller buildings also mean that certain functions can stand alone for reasons relating to needs (an apartment for a grandparent
The Napa Vineyard House is a vacation house for a group of friends. With this situation it was necessary to create private suites in addition to the communal spaces. A glass-enclosed walkway
landscape plan for the back part?
What a great concept! especially for multi-family dwellings.
grandparent, for example) and energy (heating and cooling systems can be lowered in a living area at night, while during the day the bedrooms can do the same).
That idea received much resistance from readers, particularly the notion of trekking outside to go from the living room to the bedroom. (I like the
space for a large family of five, opening up the living, dining and play areas to create a large unified space ideal for social gatherings and musical performances, per the family's hobbies. In keeping with the client's musical inclinations, GRADE repurposed the living room area's back wall to serve
stage for the family when practicing instruments or performing for friends.
nice! simple, contemporary . . . not too artsy (for my hubby)
floor, for example. I'm not sure I would have chosen this exact ceiling color, but I love the darker ceiling color to bring the illusion of a lower ceiling and more coziness.
Thanks for your reply. Love this.
For the sophisticated house party...
Could you imagine? Lol
The rich, warm colors of the wood floors, furniture, and accessories. Idea for future getaway home?
great for entertaining and relaxing. Color and simple yet elegant.
Inspiration for transforming our screened in porch to 3 season porch.