this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as
thorough site protection, expect dust to collect around your home. It’s worthwhile to ask your contractor to run an air handler to filter out the dust for the duration of the project.8. Sheetrock. It’s possible to strike a happy medium by staying away from demolition until the Sheetrock phase and then
archeological site protected by glass how cool is that!
archeolgical site encased in protective glass. A great sheltering roof hovers over a delicate frame anchored to the solid mass of brick walls punctuated with arched openings. The design is mysterious, heroic, reverent and confident. I dream of houses like this one
archeolgical site encased in protective glass. A great sheltering roof hovers over a delicate frame anchored to the solid mass of brick walls punctuated with arched openings. The design is mysterious, heroic, reverent and confident. I dream of houses like this one.
3-acre site features the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, a lake that sometimes behaves like the ocean. The 2,000 SF cabin cantilevers out toward the water, with a 40-ft. long glass wall facing the spectacular beauty of the lake. The cabin is composed of two simple volumes: a large open living/dining/kitchen
and snow protection; and metal siding for maximum durability. Sustainable interior finish materials include bamboo/plywood cabinets, linoleum floors, locally-grown maple flooring and birch paneling, and low-VOC paints.
water sites - ie Harvey's Lake:
The brutality of the weather at water sites means painted surfaces are not a good idea; the sun, wind and rain tend to erode any coating. So masonry, vinyl, natural wood shingles — and increasingly PVC — are often the default settings for exterior cladding.
Doors and
re-sealed with protective coats of polyurethane every few years. Alternatively, you can seal it with wax, which is less likely to scratch but must be stripped and reapplied more frequently. Some cork flooring comes pre-finished, although it still will need periodic doctoring to keep it in shape.
Cork can bounce
it on protective coasters to offset the pressure. As with carpeting, sunlight will fade it over time.
Also, cork doesn’t always work well in damp areas. Although its natural waxiness repels moisture,standing water can permeate the joints and cause damage. If you really want cork in a bathroom, basement
Houzz site;
check out before purchasing for CARE requirements
re-sealed with protective coats of polyurethane every few years. Alternatively, you can seal it with wax, which is less likely to scratch but must be stripped and reapplied more frequently. Some cork flooring comes pre-finished, although it still will need periodic doctoring to keep it in shape.Cork can bounce
The site orients north, and Broe used passive solar techniques to benefit the home's energy efficiency. "In Sydney 90 percent of the poor weather comes from the south, so the porch was protected and facing north," he says. "We oversized the big roof so it acts like a big umbrella."
Unlike most verandas
The site orients north, and Broe used passive solar techniques to benefit the home's energy efficiency. "In Sydney 90 percent of the poor weather comes from the south, so the porch was protected and facing north," he says. "We oversized the big roof so it acts like a big umbrella."
Unlike most verandas
helps protect the laundry area, too. Most of the main kitchen storage and appliances are inside, so the setup works in all weather.
from and protected under the tent-like protection of the roof, the front of the house is entirely transparent, glowing like a lantern in the evening.
Along the windowed wall that looks out over the porch, a full-length enfilade reaches out to the far window at each end. Steep ship’s ladders on either
County, is sited on the shallow incline of a slight elevation, in the midst of fifty acres of pasture and prairie grassland, a place of vast expanses, where only distant hills and the occasional isolated tree interrupt the view toward the horizon. Where another design might seem to be an alien import, this
from and protected under the tent-like protection of the roof, the front of...
County, is sited on the shallow incline of a slight elevation, in the midst of fifty acres of pasture and prairie grassland, a place of vast expanses, where only distant hills and the occasional isolated tree interrupt the view toward the horizon. Where another design might seem to be an alien import, this
tweaked on site as colorant was added to the plaster veneer, so there is no color name of record.
often protected by roof overhangs, which allow winter sun in but protect the home from summer-sun heat.
clerestory windows
winter sun shines in but overhang protects from summer heat
often protected by roof overhangs, which allow winter sun in but protect the home from summer-sun heat. Retractable awnings can offer the best of both worlds, suggests the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors: When they're retracted, the home receives more heat and light during the