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Describes and lists twelve concepts for creating, sustainable, ecological buildings, with related resources of books, videos and links.

Describes and lists twelve concepts for creating, sustainable, ecological buildings, with related resources of books, videos and links. See less

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The Spanish-style architecture of Southern California's seaside estates, canyon villas, and courtyard bungalows is central to its romantic image, one that has traditionally evoked a Mediterranean paradise. The details of this inexhaustively rich... See more

The Spanish-style architecture of Southern California's seaside estates, canyon villas, and courtyard bungalows is central to its romantic image, one that has traditionally evoked a Mediterranean paradise. The details of this inexhaustively rich style-- ornate wrought iron and wood balconies, colorful tiles, graceful arches, and palm-dotted gardens-- reflect the region's Spanish, Mexican, and southwestern history and culture as well as its popular outdoor lifestyle.This book showcases Southern California's most historically significant and beautifully preserved Spanish-revival houses of this century. Twenty-one private homes built between 1922 and 1991 are featured in stunning color photography that captures exterior and interior architectural details, Spanish and Mexican antique furnishings and folk art, and lush landscaping and tiled fountains. Among these are the Adamson House in Malibu, with its extraordinary collection of custom tile from Malibu Potteries; the contemporary... See less

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The work of Chris Little, an Atlanta-based photographer specializes in corporate and residential interiors with many award-winning designers is shown throughout the book.Award-winning designer Charles Gandy creates an amazingly informative guide to... See more

The work of Chris Little, an Atlanta-based photographer specializes in corporate and residential interiors with many award-winning designers is shown throughout the book.Award-winning designer Charles Gandy creates an amazingly informative guide to the ABCs of interior decorating. Through beautifully photographed homes in a variety of styles, this very basic reference presents the fundamentals of design, such as line, rhythm, scale, shape, form, pattern, and proportion. There's advice on setting the stage and establishing an overall mood through light and color, as well as floor, wall, ceiling, door, and window choices. Fabric, furniture, and other embellishments receive their own special section, and a room-by-room tour covers everything from entry halls to home libraries. For a final touch, Gandy discusses the WOW factor: the elusive quality that makes a space extra-special. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club. See less

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Sustainable Structures, our sister company, offers specialist expertise in the design of - Unique Straw Built Homes. With many years experience in design, architecture and more, they know how to create the absolute best straw built environment, and... See more

Sustainable Structures, our sister company, offers specialist expertise in the design of - Unique Straw Built Homes. With many years experience in design, architecture and more, they know how to create the absolute best straw built environment, and have helped our clients all over New Zealand realise their ideal homes. Their creative design approach has some - well - rather amazing results :-) Just view our gallery to see for yourself :-) Often the initial concern is just keeping visitors and guests calm as they explore the completed home! And projects built in view of the road often leads to frequent traffic jams and the odd car even leaving the road..... There is no doubt that these unique homes have had equally creative and some-what daring clients. And their realization as completed projects has been made possible due to the close collabration between the two sister companies. Straw building has such a creative array of solutions that Sustainable Structures relish each new... See less

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Join us on our adventure as we build our cordwood (stackwall/stovewood) house in Minnesota. Day Creek Journal is updated almost on a weekly basis as we build our house step by step.

Join us on our adventure as we build our cordwood (stackwall/stovewood) house in Minnesota. Day Creek Journal is updated almost on a weekly basis as we build our house step by step. See less

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* Studio, One bedroom and larger, with full amenities are available. * From affordable housing, to luxury homes, to disaster relief to communities and colonies. * Small Earthships can grow into larger Earthships. * We can build your Structural Shell... See more

* Studio, One bedroom and larger, with full amenities are available. * From affordable housing, to luxury homes, to disaster relief to communities and colonies. * Small Earthships can grow into larger Earthships. * We can build your Structural Shell and Systems. * Construction drawings available for all designs and your custom designs (from sketches). See less

Highlights: Earthship Biotects are available to work with you. Contact us for more information and to get your project started. 1. Visitor's Center: Come to Taos, NM and visit the Earthship World Headquarters. Give us a call at 505-751-0462 or contact us here. 2. Earthship 101 video/DVD: 10 minute...

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You are looking at pictures of our family home in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to... See more

You are looking at pictures of our family home in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. Not really so much in house buying terms (roughly £60/sq m excluding labour). house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature. Being your own (have a go) architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of yourself and the land rather than, at worst, a mass produced box designed for maximum profit and convenience of the construction industry. Building from natural materials does away with producers profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern buildings. Some key points of the design and construction: * Dug into hillside for low visual impact and shelter * Stone and mud from diggings... See less

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Imagine a home in the canopies, living between the lush greeneries of the forest, in an actual house suitable for living. Hundreds of people are...

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Aware that the Earth’s resources are finite, people are turning more and more to smaller, sustainable, environmentally responsible homes. They know that present trends in consumption must give way to ecologically sound and healthful lifestyles, both... See more

Aware that the Earth’s resources are finite, people are turning more and more to smaller, sustainable, environmentally responsible homes. They know that present trends in consumption must give way to ecologically sound and healthful lifestyles, both for themselves and the world we live in. Sunlight Homes has been in the business of designing environmentally friendly homes across America for over 30 years. A Sunlight home is designed with passive solar features and is super insulated. It blends architecturally with its surroundings while fitting the aesthetic tastes of its owner. Passive and active solar design is suited to the home's specific climate and higher grade materials means less maintenance. Sunlight homes are comfortable, beautiful and a joy to live in. Small homes have become popular in recent years for a variety of reasons, which is fortuitous because size influences a home's impact on our natural resources more profoundly than anything else. A small home takes up less... See less

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An underground house in Flag Pond, TN modeled after Bilbo Baggin's house on Lord of the Rings Builder: Ray Ansel Air Form: MDI Photos © Ray Ansel, 2004

An underground house in Flag Pond, TN modeled after Bilbo Baggin's house on Lord of the Rings Builder: Ray Ansel Air Form: MDI Photos © Ray Ansel, 2004 See less

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You're fantastic! Not only do I think you have the most creative and exciting group of house plans I've ever encountered, but I can't believe what prompt, courteous, and friendly responses I've gotten!

You're fantastic! Not only do I think you have the most creative and exciting group of house plans I've ever encountered, but I can't believe what prompt, courteous, and friendly responses I've gotten! See less

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Have you ever seen how many pounds of chemicals go into a typical swimming pool? Have you ever read the warning labels on the chemicals used to sterilize typical swimming pools? The basic pHilosopHy behind water quality in a typical swimming pool is... See more

Have you ever seen how many pounds of chemicals go into a typical swimming pool? Have you ever read the warning labels on the chemicals used to sterilize typical swimming pools? The basic pHilosopHy behind water quality in a typical swimming pool is to kill everything short of killing the swimmer. There is another way. Visualize this: you are lazily floating, toes up, in a pond of sparkling clear running water, surrounded by wild grasses. Hummingbirds land on nearby trumpet flowers and the scent of jasmine and mint is in the air. Is this a dream or some mid-life fantasy? Neither. You may just be part of a new trend in swimming the natural way -without chlorine or other harsh chemicals in the water. In a natural swimming pool we harness natures’ own processes to produce clean, clear water. If you have ever had the opportunity to swim in a crystal clear lake or stream, then you know the sense of bliss that only nature can supply. Swimming is much more enjoyable without burning eyes and... See less

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* Specify colors and plan multiple floors with Icovia for Interior Designers * Icovia is so easy to use you can start planning in minutes without training * No software to install or time-consuming downloads * Link any furniture and decorating piece,... See more

* Specify colors and plan multiple floors with Icovia for Interior Designers * Icovia is so easy to use you can start planning in minutes without training * No software to install or time-consuming downloads * Link any furniture and decorating piece, directly to your web page of products * Design one room layout or recreate an entire house See less

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Sustainable Structures, our sister company, offers specialist expertise in the design of - Unique Straw Built Homes. With many years experience in design, architecture and more, they know how to create the absolute best straw built environment, and... See more

Sustainable Structures, our sister company, offers specialist expertise in the design of - Unique Straw Built Homes. With many years experience in design, architecture and more, they know how to create the absolute best straw built environment, and have helped our clients all over New Zealand realise their ideal homes. Their creative design approach has some - well - rather amazing results :-) Just view our gallery to see for yourself :-) Often the initial concern is just keeping visitors and guests calm as they explore the completed home! And projects built in view of the road often leads to frequent traffic jams and the odd car even leaving the road..... There is no doubt that these unique homes have had equally creative and some-what daring clients. And their realization as completed projects has been made possible due to the close collabration between the two sister companies. Straw building has such a creative array of solutions that Sustainable Structures relish each new... See less

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In order to provide the high level of quality we demand, we are now building our projects at our own Michelle Kaufmann factory. This offers many benefits for our clients. Having our own factory means we can truly offer a streamlined process, and... See more

In order to provide the high level of quality we demand, we are now building our projects at our own Michelle Kaufmann factory. This offers many benefits for our clients. Having our own factory means we can truly offer a streamlined process, and predictable timeframes and costs for our clients. We offer “package” homes such as the Glidehouse™, the Sunset® Breezehouse™, and the mkSolaire™. These are predesigned homes with many options available in layout, sizes and finishes. We also do custom designs where we create unique solutions for unique sites that are sustainable, thoughtfully designed and modular systems-built. Let The Green In Michelle Kaufmann Designs is committed to providing sustainable, healthy buildings. Our Glidehouse™ homes, Sunset® Breezehouse™ homes, and Custom MKD homes are high-performance homes utilizing high-performance systems and sustainable materials. Learn more about how we can help you let the green into your home. Glidehouse™ The Glidehouse™ modular home is a... See less

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Decorate your home with Japanese Furniture! Greentea Design's collection includes both antique and modern designs.

Decorate your home with Japanese Furniture! Greentea Design's collection includes both antique and modern designs. See less

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For over 16 years Haiku Designs has been assisting customers in creating interiors of beauty, simplicity, and consciousness. We offer the finest collection of quality Japanese Furniture and Oriental Furniture on the market today, including Lamps,... See more

For over 16 years Haiku Designs has been assisting customers in creating interiors of beauty, simplicity, and consciousness. We offer the finest collection of quality Japanese Furniture and Oriental Furniture on the market today, including Lamps, Room Dividers, and our new line of Sleeper Sofas , as well as a complete line of accessories. We also offer a wide range of Natural Bedding including Organic Latex Mattresses, and Organic Cotton Futons. Our unique collection of Platform Beds are a perfect compliment for our Natural Bedding line and present a look that combines the classical simplicity of the best in Oriental design with an updated look that is modern and contemporary. With our Oriental Furniture collection you can design your own unique look of Beauty, Simplicity and Luxury with our outstanding assortment of Entertainment Centers, Dining Room Furniture, Shoji screens, Sleeper Sofas, Floor lamps and Contemporary Bedroom Furniture as well as large selection of matching art. From... See less

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Oriental AccessoriesFrom chopsticks to geishas and incense to teas, it's all here!www.homeofzen.com Asian Decor & FurnishingsCollection of Asian Decor & Accents Vases, Accessories, & Tablewarewww.ShoppingTheGlobe.com Asian Inspired BeddingCreate a... See more

Oriental AccessoriesFrom chopsticks to geishas and incense to teas, it's all here!www.homeofzen.com Asian Decor & FurnishingsCollection of Asian Decor & Accents Vases, Accessories, & Tablewarewww.ShoppingTheGlobe.com Asian Inspired BeddingCreate a Unique Bedroom Fashion Bedding & Accessorieswww.domestications.com Haiku Designs Haiku Designs offers quality Oriental & Japanese furnishings including shoji screens, paper lamps, fine oriental art prints, water fountains and more. Indochine-Decor.com This company in Thailand designs and constructs furniture pieces with an Asian feel, from exotic woods, rattan, and bamboo. They ship throughout the world. Japanese Connection Shoji Doors Traditional handmade-in-Japan shoji screens, doors, and windows, garden baskets, lanterns, and other arts and crafts of Japan. Japanese Gifts An online source for tatami mats, shoji screens and blinds, paper lanterns, table fountains, wall hangings, vases, and more. Japanese Style Guide An overview of... See less

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The Edo Period in Japan from 1500-1780 AD is what many people think of when picturing classical Japanese culture. Characterized by the principles of simplicity, restrained elegance, and the Zen aspect of harmony with nature; art, architecture, and... See more

The Edo Period in Japan from 1500-1780 AD is what many people think of when picturing classical Japanese culture. Characterized by the principles of simplicity, restrained elegance, and the Zen aspect of harmony with nature; art, architecture, and furniture design reached a creative peak in Japanese history. Kyoto was the capitol of classical Japan during the Edo period, and was a place of beautiful Cherry Tree lined avenges, architectural wonders, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Haiku Designs is pleased to offer our Kyoto line of bedroom and household furniture that captures some of the beauty and magic of this classical Edo period. Many of the design ideas found in Japan during this Edo era are included in our Kyoto Bedroom set and are updated for a look that is fresh, new, and decidedly modern. Today, as in classical Edo Japanese society, many people feel that their bedroom is the ultimate place for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The bedroom can become the retreat center... See less

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Photo by Simon Watson September 2007 p148 ABOUT OUR GALLERIES: These photos come from the domino archives, so many of the products you see are no...

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Here's a great idea for anyone who loves books and doesn't have enough apartment space or a Kindle: a "secret staircase" made of English oak, lined with books left, right and center, leading to a loft bedroom in a Victorian 1898 apartments block. The... See more

Here's a great idea for anyone who loves books and doesn't have enough apartment space or a Kindle: a "secret staircase" made of English oak, lined with books left, right and center, leading to a loft bedroom in a Victorian 1898 apartments block. The 70m2 apartment was remodeled by London-based Levitate Architects, who created "a new bedroom level and increasing the floor area of the flat by approximately one third." The staircase is both the way to access the bedroom and a perfect place to store books, movies or CDs. "With a skylight above lighting the staircase, it becomes the perfect place to stop and browse a tome," says Levitate's Tim Sloan, who also pointed out the unique structure of each step, allowing for anyone to comfortably sit down while picking a book. [Apartment Therapy via Boing Boing] See less

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In an age of "McMansions," this international survey of the latest in residential architecture proves that small is beautiful-and responsible. The houses profiled are designed to make maximum use of the smallest possible footprint in order to... See more

In an age of "McMansions," this international survey of the latest in residential architecture proves that small is beautiful-and responsible. The houses profiled are designed to make maximum use of the smallest possible footprint in order to protect the environment. The houses profiled here prove that efficiency as well as beautiful, thoughtful design can be had in a tiny setting. Each project includes a case history describing its design challenges and how the architect overcame them, a detailed blueprint for each house, full-color photos of the interior and the exterior, and plans of the layout. This book will be an inspiration to anyone in the interior design or residential architecture field as well as to anyone considering a second home, and proves that environmentally responsible design principles are not just a style but a philosophy for sustainable living. See less

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Book Description The Big Book of Small House Designs is a collection of more than 500 drawings illustrating all aspects of 75 small homes of various styles, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated steel frame to a Santa Fe ranch. Each design... See more

Book Description The Big Book of Small House Designs is a collection of more than 500 drawings illustrating all aspects of 75 small homes of various styles, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated steel frame to a Santa Fe ranch. Each design includes detailed floor plans, section drawings, elevations, and perspectives, as well as a description of the materials used and landscaping around the home. Keeping in mind that a chief priority for a small home is often energy efficiency, most of the plans incorporate some energy-efficient element. There are dozens of plans suitable for every environment and climate in the country. The designs are all a direct result of several international competitions that solicited from architects the best homes of 1,250 square feet or less. Contact information for the architects is provided in the back of the book. About the Author Editor and professional architect Don Metz is a partner in the architectureal firm of Metz and Thornton. He started his... See less

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Book Description From dramatic oceanfront homes to old cottages full of memories, Hawaiian houses combine architecture and location to create a sense of relaxation. As people from all over the world (Polynesians, New England missionaries, East and... See more

Book Description From dramatic oceanfront homes to old cottages full of memories, Hawaiian houses combine architecture and location to create a sense of relaxation. As people from all over the world (Polynesians, New England missionaries, East and Southeast Asians) have put down roots in the islands, they have combined international motifs with a more traditional Hawaiian ambiance—to produce an informally eclectic style that is perfectly suited to contemporary lifestyles. The Hawaiian House Now takes the reader on a tour of 21 specially photographed homes throughout the islands of Oahu, Hawaii (the Big Island), Maui, and Kauai, including houses that update the “aloha spirit” of traditional Hawaii; town houses in Honolulu; country houses; fantasy houses that express a personal vision; houses that blend the indoors and outdoors; original architectural statements; and, of course, beach houses. About the Author Linny Morris, a native of Honolulu, is both an artist and photographer whose... See less

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From the arid deserts of Tucson, Arizona to the icy forests of Poori, Finland to the tropical beaches of New South Wales, Australia to the urban jungle of downtown Manhattan, critics Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne have traveled to the... See more

From the arid deserts of Tucson, Arizona to the icy forests of Poori, Finland to the tropical beaches of New South Wales, Australia to the urban jungle of downtown Manhattan, critics Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne have traveled to the farthest reaches of the globe to find all that is new in the design of sustainable, or "green," homes. The result: more than thirty-five residences in fifteen countries -- and nearly every conceivable natural environment -- designed by a combination of star architects and heretofore unknown practitioners.Six different climactic zones are presented in The Green House -- waterfront, forest and mountain, tropical, desert, suburban, and urban; there is also a section on mobile dwellings. Each chapter features a series of homes that show the diversity and possibility of sustainable design. Projects are presented with large color images, plans, drawings, and an accompanying text that describes their green features and explains how they work with and in... See less

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Book Description There is no "one-size-fits-all" plan for so-called "green" homes; rather, there are universal principles of design that can be applied to individual tastes and needs. Architect Angela Dean offers a variety of ways to incorporate... See more

Book Description There is no "one-size-fits-all" plan for so-called "green" homes; rather, there are universal principles of design that can be applied to individual tastes and needs. Architect Angela Dean offers a variety of ways to incorporate green building into your home, including using healthy building materials such as straw bales and natural flooring, taking advantage of local materials and resources, reusing gray water for landscaping, and incorporating passive solar design. Her goal is to teach people how to think about building sustainable homes. Green by Design provides a thorough analysis of what it means to build green and offers advice on what to consider when designing a sustainable home. Green by Design features full-color photographs and line drawings of floor plans show different examples of successful sustainable homes. It also includes in-depth case studies of more than a dozen homes so readers planning a green home can see what worked for others. By providing... See less

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Passive solar heating and passive cooling--approaches known as natural conditioning--provide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel. Yet while heat from sunlight and ventilation from breezes is free for the... See more

Passive solar heating and passive cooling--approaches known as natural conditioning--provide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel. Yet while heat from sunlight and ventilation from breezes is free for the taking, few modern architects or builders really understand the principles involved. Now Dan Chiras, author of the popular book The Natural House, brings those principles up to date for a new generation of solar enthusiasts. The techniques required to heat and cool a building passively have been used for thousands of years. Early societies such as the Native American Anasazis and the ancient Greeks perfected designs that effectively exploited these natural processes. The Greeks considered anyone who didn't use passive solar to heat a home to be a barbarian! In the United States, passive solar architecture experienced a major resurgence of interest in the 1970s in response to crippling oil embargoes. With grand enthusiasm but with scant... See less

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Shoji are really beautiful. There is something wonderful about the light passing through the semi-translucent rice paper, creating an atmosphere that is romantic and relaxing. Having lived in Japanese houses for several years, it was something that I... See more

Shoji are really beautiful. There is something wonderful about the light passing through the semi-translucent rice paper, creating an atmosphere that is romantic and relaxing. Having lived in Japanese houses for several years, it was something that I wanted to recreate when I returned to the US. "Shoji: How to design, build, and install Japanese Screens" was exactly the book I was looking for. Jay van Arsdale has written a simply, comprehensive guide on how to add shoji to an existing house, from very simple screens to much more complicated structures. Its a modern approach to making shoji, rather than bothering with traditional Japanese methods, and is very practical and doable. The book assumes that you have woodworking skills and tools, and isn't so much a "Beginner's Guide." He gives a list of tools that you will need, mainly a set of chisels, hammers, saws, polishing stones and planes. He does recommend that you invest in Japanese tools, as they are made differently from Western... See less

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