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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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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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Our New Design Blog

RYagid, senior editor | August 30th, 20112 comments

Welcome to Fine Homebuilding's new blog, where we'll help you design inspiring homes.

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Roof Top Rigid Foam - Taking Efficiency Through The Roof

Matt Risinger, Blogger | September 23rd, 20106 comments

Over the last year I've really been working on how to get my houses to the next level of greater energy efficiency and this video will show you my latest secret. We're laying down a thick layer of rigid ISO foam boards on top of the roof.

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Tucker Timber Frame

Chuck4752, member | October 5th, 2009

This home is a two story 2000 SF timber frame built from old growth doug fir. All timber recycled from Pier 3 in Astoria OR (built in 1913). All cabinets and trim are built from the same...

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Outdated to Outstanding: A Fireplace Facelift

JoanneP, member | February 27th, 20091 comment

The layout of the room and the off-center outdated fireplace made it difficult to figure out the best way to place the furniture or use the bland fireplace as a focal point. Working with the...

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