The most interesting new buildings, commercial and residential, are now almost all build with sustainable principle in mind and are designed to consume far less energy that ever before. This week, we begin a three-part series bringing Design Trends in Contemporary Green Buildings covering four most predominant materials in contemporary architecture: wood, concrete, glass and metal.
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Despite its name Danish Modern in many ways transcends the word modern - is a style that can be incorporated successfully into contemporary and traditional interiors, urban and country alike leading itself to a timeless appeal. Its forms range from those inspired by the great traditions of furniture making in the ancient world to free flowing organic shapes that seem to define the twentieth century.
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What do you want your basement to look like? Is there a missing room in your house that you have always dreamt about having? Basement development can give you the opportunity to create extra living space affordably - without adding on and there is no limit to finishing possibilities.
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The Passive House standard provides the road map to design
all kinds of building – commercial, residential, institutional and even
high-rise structures – that consume minimal amounts of energy. Read more...
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Mid-Century Modern design, from the 1940’s through to the
early 1970, is hugely popular with collectors and decorators alike and many furniture
pieces from that time have become the staple of the modern interior design and
decorating. Find out more...
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The quest for tranquility, clarity, simplicity and naturalness in our homes and also in our lives, has led many designers to find inspiration in the guiding principles of Zen. Find out what are the key principles of Zen designs that can guide your next renovation project.
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Creating a small, great kitchen demands not just
clever design solutions, but a willingness to rethink old-school design rules. Here are
some great design strategies for small kitchen renovations.
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The mid-century Calgary bungalows from the fifties and sixties and ranches from the seventies can be found everywhere - but they can also look dated. Here is a fresh look at some bungalow remodels that can inspire your next renovation project.
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In your next renovation project you may want to consider some of the following green home improvements ideas that will allow you to cut down on your energy bills and to create a healthier living environment.
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Interesting ideas and pictures of remodelled home exteriors that can provide high impact yet economical improvements.
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By rethinking our approach to space, utilizing seemingly dead areas (under-floor or under-stairs storage, for example), creating multipurpose or convertible areas, and reconsidering layout, we can make the most of what we have.
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Green Building and Renovation Guide to Residential Products and Resources from the City of Calgary.
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