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Triangular home designs that prove this humble polygon is making big waves in the world of architecture!

August 26, 2021 admin

There’s something about triangles that just makes them seem so trustworthy and sturdy! According to me, they’re the most resilient polygon out there. Comprising of three sides, that steadily support and reinforce one another, the triangle functions as a strong base, and can provide unwavering support. Hence, making the shape an ideal choice in the field of architecture. Triangular architecture is gaining immense popularity. From modular treehouses with triangular pitched roofs to triangular tiny homes – this shape is making waves in the architecture industry! And, we’ve curated some of the very best designs for you. Enjoy!

Woonpioniers, an Amsterdam-based

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How one Black family is making inroads in the largely white world of historic home renovation

August 7, 2021 admin

Any homeowner renovating a historic property knows there’s a possibility of discovering a surprise or two lurking behind the walls. Water damage, mildew, faulty wiring systems and more are not uncommon. But for Black homeowners, the surprises may be more than expensive or hazardous. Sometimes, they’re painful reminders of generational trauma.

“For a lot of Black people, we don’t want old homes, because we don’t want the history that comes with them,” says Jamie Arty, a Long Island homeowner. “Were they enslavers? What side of history were they on?”

Arty and her husband, Frantz, a tech engineer, are in the

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3 Retro Home Design Styles Making a Comeback

August 3, 2021 admin

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What you need to know about modernism, midcentury modern, and postmodernism.

By Michelle Johnson
5280 August 2021

Boredom may not be solely to blame for your mini home makeover mid-quarantine: Denverite Allie Sutterer theorizes some simply craved environs that felt more personal. “You want your home to be the place you feel most authentically yourself,” she says. Convinced antiques deliver more character than IKEA, Sutterer started Star Power Vintage, an Instagram account where she sells thrifted decor, in summer 2020. Sutterer isn’t the only secondhand curator to grow in the past year: Instagram

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Chris Craiker, The Architex Angle: Making sense of passive home design | Home and Garden

July 24, 2021 admin

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“Keeping your house energy-efficient requires all hand on board,” writes architect Chris Craiker.

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Passive design’s goal is to maintain comfortable living temperature in our homes and workplaces that reduce, if not eliminate, the need for auxiliary heating or cooling, which typically accounts for up to 40% of our energy uses.

CHRIS CRAIKER

One of the newest environmental hot buttons is passive home design. Actually, it’s nothing new. Architect’s designs today hearken back to ancient times when our ancestors paid attention to their

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