Tag: books
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Houses of tomorrow, brought to you by today’s students
Nearly 65% of architecture deans in North America consider sustainable design as one of the most significant changes in course offerings over the past five years, according to a survey released last month by the Design Futures Council.
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Could this tornado-proof home design save lives?
Hong Kong-based architecture firm 10 Design has designed a tornado-proof home that retracts underground when a storm comes.
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Designing shelter from the storms
Wildfires, twisters, derechos, hurricanes…they all seem to be getting worse.
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21 Quick and Easy Budget Upgrades
Improve the look and function of your home without spending an arm and a leg
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How to Remove Painted Hinges from Wood Cabinets
Learn how to remove hinges buried under layers of paint while refinishing wood cabinets
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How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
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Save This Old House: A One-of-a-Kind Montana House
This unique solid-brick has three bedrooms, and combines elements of Queen Anne and Second Empire styles
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How to Build a Stone Wall
A freestanding mortared fieldstone wall blends strength with the natural look of a dry stack
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Save This Old House: Quaint Queen Anne on the Oregon Coast
This 1870s farmhouse in the fishing town of Tillamook has hand-carved millwork and was once a town showpiece
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6 Tips on Shopping for Vinyl Windows
Properly installed vinyl windows can deliver major energy savings—and a look that’s convincingly like wood.