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Dogged by decks
1 commentIt seems these days that every house needs a deck. So can we make a corresponding rule that every deck needs to be well-designed?
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How Would YOU Design a Home for Disaster Victims?
62 commentsHow would you design an easily-to-build structure for Haitian earthquake victims?
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Is CALGREEN The Future of Building Codes?
1 commentCalifornia announced mandatory Green Building Codes to take effect on January 1, 2011, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and water use.
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Architects Call for Help and Pledge Support
Architecture organizations mobilize members to aid in relief
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IBS 2010: The Model Home Gets a Reality Check
3 commentsA case study in irony: Construction stops on 6,000-square-foot showcase home dubbed 'The New American Home' after falling victim to the credit crunch
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Modern Details Behind an 18th-Century Facade
3 commentsLearn how I hid modern upgrades like heating and plumbing to preserve the 18th century authenticity of this 300-year-old timber-frame Colonial. Catch part three in my audio slideshow series.
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Are Replacement Windows a Waste of Money?
42 commentsSome research suggests that they are.
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Call it "Structural Insulated Snowpack"
Igloo-building might just be a lesson in traditional energy-efficient construction
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IBS 2010: We're Taking Questions on New Tools and Products
4 commentsWe're headed to Vegas for the annual International Builders' Show. Before we jet off for warmer pastures, post your questions and we'll hit the show floor in search of an answer.
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7 Rules for Remodelers
10 commentsEnsure success and happy clients by following these important guidelines before the work begins on any remodel project
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more

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