The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.
Top Tips for Building a FEMA Approved Storm Shelters
11 Must Haves for Energy Efficient Homes in Canada and the Northern U.S.
North America’s long-cold, sub-zero winters demand energy-efficient homes that save Canadian and American homeowners money while keeping their families warm and comfortable.
How to Integrate an HVAC System with ICF Construction
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
How to Build a Guest House: Costs, Speed, and Energy Savings
Your Guide to Building a Home With the Future in Mind
Some clients might want to leave the home to future generations of family members, while others may have a passion for environmental sustainability. Comments like that all point to the same thing: a client who wants a home designed with the future in mind. And, by keeping up with the latest developments in future-focused design, you can provide the solution.
How to Build a House Foundation: 7 Steps to get a Solid Foundation
The Anatomy of a High Performance Home
A modern, high-performance home provides you with energy-efficiency, safety, and a high-level of indoor environment quality (IEQ) for your family’s comfort.