The pass through kitchen widow to the open concept dining and living area of this faculty home on the college campus allows for ease in entertaining both the administrative and student bodies.

The tenth iteration of the 20K House, Joanne's house, was completed in early June. The student team chose to add a square design to the 20K Product Line. The square layout minimizes perimeter wall area while maximizing square footage. A gracious porch cut out of the corner of the home provides exterior living space and also allows the entry to be in the center of the home, eliminating the need for circulation space. PROJECT TEAM Jacob Beebe, Erika Henriksson, Eric Schmid, Sandra Yubero Photo by Timothy Hursley.

This project involved the design and construction of a custom multi-level deck at an unnamed private school, thoughtfully built to meet all ADA accessibility requirements. The deck features multiple elevations connected by both ramps and stairs, creating a seamless and inclusive outdoor space for students, staff, and visitors. Custom-built benches were installed around the perimeter to provide ample seating and gathering areas. Special care was taken to preserve the school’s historic landscape, with the deck carefully designed and cut around existing mature trees—allowing these natural features to remain healthy while enhancing the overall outdoor environment.

This project involved the design and construction of a custom multi-level deck at an unnamed private school, thoughtfully built to meet all ADA accessibility requirements. The deck features multiple elevations connected by both ramps and stairs, creating a seamless and inclusive outdoor space for students, staff, and visitors. Custom-built benches were installed around the perimeter to provide ample seating and gathering areas. Special care was taken to preserve the school’s historic landscape, with the deck carefully designed and cut around existing mature trees—allowing these natural features to remain healthy while enhancing the overall outdoor environment.

This seating area was designed to provide students with an immersive learning experience and to allow staff and faculty a relaxing place to relax and collaborate.

This photo shows my final design of the addition. A piece of my design that is viewed in this image is the use of the side-by-side windows. I wanted to bring that window idea into my addition, but I also wanted to change it up a little. I used the site as a guide and created the windows to go along the slope of the site, with the back end of the addition underneath grade. I also wanted to incorporate these in order to add some natural light into the back portion of the addition, which is what these types of windows allowed me to do.

This project involved the design and construction of a custom multi-level deck at an unnamed private school, thoughtfully built to meet all ADA accessibility requirements. The deck features multiple elevations connected by both ramps and stairs, creating a seamless and inclusive outdoor space for students, staff, and visitors. Custom-built benches were installed around the perimeter to provide ample seating and gathering areas. Special care was taken to preserve the school’s historic landscape, with the deck carefully designed and cut around existing mature trees—allowing these natural features to remain healthy while enhancing the overall outdoor environment.

This project involved the design and construction of a custom multi-level deck at an unnamed private school, thoughtfully built to meet all ADA accessibility requirements. The deck features multiple elevations connected by both ramps and stairs, creating a seamless and inclusive outdoor space for students, staff, and visitors. Custom-built benches were installed around the perimeter to provide ample seating and gathering areas. Special care was taken to preserve the school’s historic landscape, with the deck carefully designed and cut around existing mature trees—allowing these natural features to remain healthy while enhancing the overall outdoor environment.

Smart Storage Ideas for Small Apartments with Flat-Pack Panel Furniture Small apartments and rental homes often struggle with one thing: not enough storage. Clothes, books, luggage and daily items quickly fill every corner, and there is rarely space for bulky built-in furniture. With the right flat-pack panel furniture, you can still create a bright, organized home that feels calm instead of crowded. Here are some practical ideas to make the most of every square meter using flat-pack wardrobes, beds and cabinets. 1. Build a Full-Height Storage Wall When floor space is limited, think vertically. A full-height wardrobe or storage wall from floor to ceiling instantly adds a huge amount of hidden storage without taking more footprint. Use tall cabinets around the bed or TV area. Closed doors keep the room looking clean, while a few open shelves in the middle can display books, plants or a TV. Slim handles and light wood tones help the design feel modern and not too heavy for a small room. Flat-pack panel wardrobes are delivered in cartons and assembled on site, which makes them perfect for apartments with narrow stairs or elevators. 2. Turn the Bed Area into a Storage Zone In small bedrooms, the bed is usually the largest piece of furniture. Instead of letting the space under and around it go to waste, transform it into extra storage: A platform bed with drawers underneath is ideal for bedding, seasonal clothes or suitcases. Steps leading up to a raised bed can hide additional drawers or cabinets. A headboard with shelves and small cabinets keeps phones, books and chargers within easy reach while freeing up the bedside floor. These designs work very well with panel furniture. Standard board sizes and hardware make it easy to customize length, depth and internal layout according to each room. 3. Combine Desk, Wardrobe and Shelving Many people now work or study from home, even in small apartments. Instead of using several separate pieces, consider a combined unit that integrates wardrobe, open shelves and a desk. A corner desk with wall-mounted cabinets above and a wardrobe next to it creates a compact “working wall”. Open shelves can hold files and décor, while closed cabinets hide everything else. Keeping the furniture off the floor visually opens the room and makes cleaning easier. Flat-pack construction means these modular units can be shipped in flat panels and assembled in different layouts: left-hand or right-hand desk, longer or shorter wardrobe, more or fewer shelves. 4. Choose Light Colors and Warm Wood Textures Color has a big impact on how large or small a room feels. For compact spaces, light neutrals are your best friend: white, light grey and soft beige make walls and cabinets visually recede. Warm woodgrain fronts or accents add comfort and prevent the room from feeling cold. You can mix white cabinet doors with oak or light walnut panels to create a fresh, Scandinavian-inspired look. Using the same material for wardrobes, beds and shelves also creates a calm, unified feeling instead of a busy, mismatched room. 5. Enjoy the Practical Benefits of Flat-Pack Furniture Flat-pack panel furniture is not only space-saving in the room, it is also efficient before it arrives: Products are packed flat in cartons, so more pieces fit into one container or truck. Cartons are easier to carry through narrow hallways and up staircases. Most systems use cam locks and dowels, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly when moving. For landlords, student housing and rental projects, this makes installation faster and replacement simpler. For online brands and retailers, flat-pack furniture reduces shipping costs and makes warehousing more flexible. 6. Behind the Scenes: How Quality Flat-Pack Furniture Is Made A good small-space design also depends on precise manufacturing. Modern CNC cutting lines, edge-banding machines and drilling centers ensure that every panel fits perfectly, doors stay aligned and hardware works smoothly. Consistent quality is key when many apartments or rooms need to be furnished with the same design. About Starwood Starwood is an OEM & ODM manufacturer based in Guangdong with over 12 years of experience in panel materials and furniture. We supply decorative papers, MDF, particleboard, plywood and custom-designed flat-pack furniture, including wardrobes, storage beds, study units and kitchen cabinets. If you are a retailer, online brand, interior designer or project client looking for small-space furniture solutions, feel free to contact us to develop your own flat-pack collection or apartment package.

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

- Exceeds Air tightness requirements of Passive House at .51 air changes per hour - 53.6 % more efficient than comparable new homes - In-floor heating using Warmboard to provide 16 different floor heating zones for ultimate comfort. - Air conditioning uses 2 Mitsubishi heat pumps that allow for 8 separate cooling zones. - Reduced-carbon lightweight limestone exterior cladding - Large outdoor patio over main floor garage. - Secondary suite for parents to age in place, including elevator for full home accessibility. - Private basement for hosting friends, visiting family, or exchange students

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

The accent chair in the corner was originally a rose-Colour velvet. As it was in this case, great quality furniture is sometimes worth the cost to reupholster. New fabric with a great pattern allowed us to reuse this wonderful chair.

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |

Long term owners offer this updated character extra-large home in a quiet area. OVER 4500 total SQFT of finished space 8/9 bedrooms, 6/7 bathrooms, 3 kitchen areas, divided into 3 separate suites. Even with roughed in plumbing in the huge unfinished part of garage basement workshop area for a 7th bathroom & 4th kitchen, WOW! Good walk score close to everything UPTOWN DOWNTOWN, parks, & galloping goose at your doorstep. PRIVATE backyard with shed, patio, plus huge covered deck off kitchen. Some recent updates include perimeter drains, electrical, & plumbing. Friendly open kitchen/dining rooms are the HEART of the home, allows for great gatherings. Boasts a coffee bar, huge island, nice stainless steel appliances & separate prep area. Great place for extended families, entertaining, a group home or revenue seekers, homestay student hosts, or maybe even a Bed N' Breakfast? This represents incredible value!| Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Alliance & www.KarenLove.com |