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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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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Home makeover shows give you the impression you can transform your house in a few short weeks. MoneySense shows you why real renovations are nothing like what you see on TV—and what you really need to know to pull off a successful remodeling.
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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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In light of the recent flooding in and around Calgary, we thought we would comment on the history in Calgary's construction and renovation boom that happened in 2005 after the flooding and the problems it brought
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Interesting ideas and pictures of remodelled home exteriors that can provide high impact yet economical improvements.
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A good investment in renovations should increase the value of your home. However, some home remodeling projects don't get you much of your money back. Here are some home improvements that have proven to retain their value, or close to it:
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Avoid home renovations nightmares by following these simple steps when hiring a general contractor or a renovation company:
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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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