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  1. Eco-Friendly Tiny Houses Tiny houses are compact structures hand built from green building materials. They're so small they're easily moveable and can be quite practical for a single person interested in living a green lifestyle. Tiny houses are designed and built with a sma...
  2. Energy Efficient Homes with an Insulated Concrete Form System When the world is turning all signs turn to GREEN. This lens is about a building technology for energy efficient homes. Homes or commercial projects - highly energy efficient with the lowest energy consumption or completely optimized for Zero Energy...
  3. Christopher Alexander's "Pattern Language" I started writing a lens about house design and quickly realized the whole thing was turning into a Christopher Alexander love-fest, so I decided I'd better give him his own space. "Pattern Language" is, perhaps, my favorite book in the whole world....
  4. Taipei 101 Taipei 101 is much more than just the world's tallest building - it's a man made marvel. One of the most amazing feats of design, engineering and construction ever accomplished, its story is a unique mix of cutting edge technology, traditional ide...
  5. Modular Home Construction This lens if for people planning on building a home and considering the modular option. Having had a modular home built 3 years ago, I am trying to offer information I learned about having my modular home built. While researching on the web prior to...
  6. Green VS Sustainable Green Building is getting more popular everyday, but how do you decide what is right for you? Studying and learning more about the aspects of "Green Building" is beneficial. Start by looking up some of the links in this lens. Here is one to start wit...
  7. Home Building You can hire the best designer. However it is the quality contractor that works collaboratively with the designer to bring the design to life. As a home designer, I can speak personally on the value of using a homebuilder (craftsman) that uses t...
  8. How to Build a Log Home In 1990, I founded PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame Homes with the idea that we would provide our clients with the means to realize their dream home. The vision and ideas our clients have about their log homes or timber homes develop over...
  9. Contractors: Good, Bad, and Ugly This lens will discuss how to find a good contractor to build your family's personal residence.
  10. Buildings Building lifecycle management begins in the early concept and design stage. Digital design and analysis software provide architects and engineers with the ability to simulate the building's performance prior to construction.
  11. Homeownership | Buying A Home | Home Finance | Home Improvement Homeownership is probably very near the top of most people's list of life goals. Nothing beats the warm fuzzy feeling when you come home to a place you can call your own. Whether you are deeply rooted in the community where you grew up, or are a globe...
  12. Home Improvement Tips and News This Lens is about looking into Home Improvement Techniques for various home improvement projects.
  13. Plastiblok, Tomorrow's Concrete Block Substitute Today! Plastiblok is a new concept in both design and construction that we expect to revolutionize the method used in constructing The basic principle of the block is that it is a lightweight, economical, easy to install replacement for a standard concrete...
  14. Hardwood Flooring Welcome to Floorsource! We have been in business since 1970, and we pride ourselves on providing builders and individuals with the best-quality flooring and personal service in the industry. You can order from us over the phone, visit one of our reta...
  15. Home Builders Secrets Exposed Home Builders Secrets Exposed is not intended to scare or prevent someone from building a new home, but to inform new home buyers the pitfalls and scams that can occur from the lack of proper home building knowledge. Some unethical home builders will...
  16. Tips for Hiring A Contractor for your Home Renovation Here comes few must checks one should keep in mind while hiring contractors for home renovation or home building...
  17. Remodeling Success and Home Building
  18. Build your dreamhouse!! Many people have the desire to build their own home, but just do not have the "know-how" or are scared of the unknown.  We have compiled a list of things to consider when building your home to get the most out of your buck. 1.) To begin...
  19. Common Mistakes In Designing Your Own Home This lens will discuss some of the most common & costly mistakes made by people designing their own home.
  20. Designing a New Home Using Software This lens will discuss using software in designing your new home.