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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

The same is also true of some metals: Corten steel has a self-healing patina of rust that combines visual flair with durability. Domestically sourced materials also reduce the travel footprint created by a building that would otherwise require the importation of certain materials, at considerable environmental (and financial) cost.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

It started in the mid-1980s in Central Europe for the design of residential buildings. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal. Travelers like to watch aircraft take off and land while waiting for their own flight. Now, we can apply it to a wide variety of building types all over the world.

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

The Korte Company

He also ran the residential construction company where Curt’s brother-in-law and brothers, including Dale and Gary Horstmann , worked. Back then, he was still working in residential construction, building nicer and nicer homes. See, I need visuals — I don’t get that out of books.” Books never did it for him. I did, too.

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Different Types of Pavers for Driveways

CivilJungle

We can use it with different shapes and patterns, it creates a good visual effect. Marbles are one of the most expensive and beautiful pavers, they also have some unique patterns and are used for commercial and residential purposes. Brick pavers are perfect substitute for concrete pavers. Marble Pavers.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

In this prolonged pandemic environment, architects have been challenged to expand the footprint of usable space to the outdoors, a trend that is impacting all building typologies and markets including residential. The are also resonating with people, creating civic life and building social capital that contributes to resilience.

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Modern Front Door Ideas | What Should We Utilize for Supplies |

CivilJungle

The goal of the contemporary style in residential architecture is to maximise productivity and cut expenses through mass production. A contrasting color makes your front door stand out and gives visual interest to your home’s curb appeal. Flowing textiles of varying textures. Huge amounts of artistic creations.

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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards

Pro Builder

Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. The National Association of Home Builders ’ annual awards program, in which Pro Builder is a media partner, is North America’s foremost residential design competition. Developer: Revolve Residential.

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