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The True Tale of a One-Tree House

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 12th, 20131 comment

Nancy longed to build an in-law cottage but could never quite make the numbers work. Then one wild, dark night, good fortune arrived with a crash.

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Indoor-Air Quality and Ventilation for Homes in Hot-Humid Climates

Matt Risinger, Blogger | April 5th, 20131 comment

The weather in the Southern United States poses a unique challenge to the issues of ventilation and indoor-air quality. Here are my opinions and suggestions on how to address these issues if you are building or remodeling in the South.

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High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts: Mark LaLiberte Seminar Notes

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 23rd, 20132 comments

Mark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S.

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Self-Taught MBA: Are You Ready for Building Information Modeling?

FPR, contributor | February 15th, 20134 comments

Building information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new product specifically for small firms.

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All concrete home, 3 stories ICF block construction

CelticCustoms, member | November 23rd, 2012

All ICF exterior walls, 3 stories! 10,000 heated sq. ft., six car garage, indoor shooting range! Custom wood windows with 12" jams, ZO6 glass. Hers rating of 52!

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Design & Daylight

Cathyschwabe, contributor | June 6th, 20122 comments

The first of a two-part introduction to a thematic blog on daylighting strategies used in residential design.

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Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 18th, 2012

Architect Peter Pfeiffer talks about how to utilize smart design for a house in a hot climate zone. His green building advice is practical and following his advice will result in a house that's well designed for the rigors of a hot climate. If you want a comfortable, efficient, durable house and you live in the South then this video will give you tons to think about.

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How To Build a Healthy House

rwotzak, Web Producer | May 10th, 20121 comment

The home in this video was built for a person with a severe chemical sensitivity, but the goal of building with healthier materials and details should be important to every homeowner

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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 20121 comment

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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Exterior Patio

JonF, member | April 23rd, 2012

New exterior patio including covered fireplace pit and water features. This was part of a remodel to Geodesic dome origianally built in the 70's

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Car Cathedral

TexasTimberFrames, member | April 20th, 20121 comment

The "car cathedral" is a 20,000 sq. ft. timber frame structure that will house an amazing collection of muscle cars when completed. This incredible barn, located outside of Houston, TX, is over 53...

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The Professor's House

RYagid, senior editor | March 28th, 2012

A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.

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Timber Framing Fundamentals - A book review

ChuckB, senior editor | March 26th, 20126 comments

A new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.

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The Microbial Home

RYagid, senior editor | November 30th, 2011

Philips redefines “sustainable” design by developing products that turn your home into a functioning ecosystem

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Durango House Rendering

hargraveshomes, member | October 26th, 2011

We are excited to have this rendering of the house we designed. It was created by Elwood Cooke of Cooke Studios- Dunkirk, Maryland. It truly captures the essence of what we are trying to...

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A Young Couple Building a House in Durango, Colorado

hargraveshomes, member | October 25th, 2011

We are a young couple in Durango Colorado building our first home! We designed the house and are acting as the general contractors on the project. We are also completing as much of the...

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