Is a crawlspace foundation a good choice for your next build?
Why don’t we build more with suspended ground floors and crawl spaces underneath our houses and buildings? This…
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The term “build” refers to the process of creating or constructing a physical structure, such as a building, house, bridge, or any other infrastructure. It involves assembling various materials, following architectural plans and engineering specifications, and carrying out the necessary tasks to bring the design to life.
Is it time to seriously consider 3D printed homes?
The Truth About 3D Printed Homes. 3D printing may reshape the world canvas for good. Like many inventions, 3D printed homes been hyped up over the last few years. Like the Icon 3D printed homes in Austin, Texas. But what if I told you that Italian architects designed the world’s first 3D printed house out of dirt…yep, dirt. Clearly, the hype hasn’t bitten the dust yet.
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 10 – Mechanicals
“Mechanicals” New House, Old Soul – Ep. 10 In today’s latest New House Old Soul episode we dive…
Embarking on the journey updating a 120-year-old relocated house.
This beautiful 120 year old house was relocated from downtown Austin to Georgetown by local designer Claire Zinnecker. We'll show you today how to upgrade, insulate, and bring it back to life without ruining the character, foundation, and moving process!
Can Rockwool Insulation protect a house from Fire?
We go LIVE on Dallas's Good Morning Texas to put Rock Wool to the test!
Beautiful Houses with Terrible Performance… How to AVOID This
At the inception of a new house-building project, aesthetics and layout tend to dominate client discussions. Rarely do…
Perovskite Solar Cells Could Be the Future of Energy
The Perovskite solar cell could be the future of energy. What if we could build solar panels using materials that aren't supply-limited and with a lower carbon process?
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 9 – 100-Year Window
Windows are the eyes of our buildings. They add a lot of character and serve an important function…
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 8 – Exterior Cladding
The growing trend of constructing identical, mass-produced houses has sparked concern among many. Instead of building vibrant, diverse…
Is a Tiny House Good for Sustainable Living?
When it comes to sustainable living, our homes have an important part to play. Alternatives like earthship homes, modular homes, factory built homes, and passive houses can really reduce the carbon footprint of our houses, but they aren't affordable for most people yet.