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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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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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Hidden rain gutters and down spouts

MarkFossen, member | August 30th, 20102 comments

Hidden rain gutters and downspouts on the Rainmaker House 2051 Hillside Drive. http://www.therainmakerhouse.com I've never liked the tacked on look of conventional aluminum gutters and down spouts...

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Our Vermont Home Project

InspiredInside, member | June 19th, 20091 comment

This is the first gallery entry for the new home construction project my wife and I are working on in Plainfield, Vermont. These are a few snapshots of our life & project to date.

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Little West Kill House

Roberta07, member | January 19th, 2009

Attention to Detail: Custom Designed Modern Japanese style Home, large overhangs, wrap around deck, 2,124 SF, Single family. Frosted glass Douglas Fir Entry Double doors, dragonfly doorbell, Acorn...

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