Not building green? Some people buy into the misconception that high-performance buildings cost more money to construct. Others misunderstand the disconnect between capital costs and operating costs. However, by understanding “value,” and making smart judgments, the cost difference between conventional buildings and green buildings can be nominal; even cost next to nothing to implement.
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Want a new look for your living room? Instead of jumping headfirst into redesigning or remodeling, consider the room’s layout.
Lately, it seems like everyone is ready to “go green.” But what does going green really entail? How are builders making the most of the latest green initiatives to preserve our earth’s natural resources and provide cost- and environmentally-efficient materials and components in design and construction?
Just like the noted architect, Jean Nouvel said, “Space is not automatically doing architecture.” There’s plenty of room to create a masterpiece within space, but there’s also room to create a disaster. In this article, we will discuss floor planning, explore different types of house plans, and address key considerations and terminology that prospective homeowners…
