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Texas Deep-Energy Retrofit Remodel

Matt Risinger, Blogger | November 13th, 2012

When you hear about a deep energy retrofit project most people think of the snowy North Eastern US. I can tell you that the strategy for a Northern remodel with energy efficiency in mind is very different that our strategy for Hot/Humid Texas. In this video I'll show you 6 things we are doing to making a dramatic difference in this 1950's slab on grade house's energy bills.

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Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 28th, 20114 comments

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.

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Converting a New England Carriage House into a Ranch-Style Home

spinoza2, member | March 10th, 2009

Last summer we purchased a 10,000 sq foot lot with a carriage house and in-ground swimming pool. With this I restored the turn-of-the-century carriage house and built an 1100 sq foot house around it...

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200 s.f. Art Studio

Chramiec, member | November 24th, 20087 comments

Small art studio I built for a good friend of mine. In Olympia you can build a freestanding structure up to 200 s.f. (recently raised from 100 s.f.) without a permit. It was...

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