We’ve decided against the LEED system as it is by far and away the most expensive and seems to emphasize the business angle a little too much. I do like that it covers the house building process quite holistically, including considerations for landscaping and proximity to community amenities. However, requiring certified specialists in most every [...]
For those areas in your home that could use some brightening up and adding windows or skylights or solar tubes is not an option, why not consider the Sky Ceiling.
I’m intrigued… i’m picturing myself lounging on a couch gazing up at the LED starscape. I think the industrial applications make a lot of sense, I [...]
A little while back at the beginning of June, I attended a garden tour led by landscape architect, John Szczepaniak, showcasing some of his recent projects. A few themes stood out: namely, establishing a sense of entry into a space; and, selecting traditional perennials and natives and using them in contemporary stylized plantings. He [...]
Been browsing the stores and design mags for great kids furniture/storage/room ideas. I am attracted to whimsical, efficient storage solutions that adapt as the child grows. There is no shortage of childrens boutique stores out there catering to well-heeled fashion conscious parents but it’s hard to find such furniture that is reasonably priced, yet retaining [...]
There is lots to learn about if you want to take ownership of a building project. OK – that’s an understatement. I started compiling a list of topics that I wanted to cover as a means of summarizing my thoughts on aspects of the design, the idea being to aid with the final selection of [...]