A Contemporary Remodel of a Mid-Century Modern Home

Kevin Pruitt, a film producer and director, shows his contemporary remodel that he completed on his mid-century modern home in Austin, Texas. Originally built in 1967 by an eccentric Northwest Hills builder as his personal residence, This home was built for entertaining. From its floating lava rock fireplace that seats 8-12 people for dinner to its two great outdoor entertaining areas to its bedrooms that all open on to the kidney shaped swimming... 

Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Architectural Resource, LLC, a leading Ann Arbor architectural design firm, was honored at the national Remodeling Show 2009 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, receiving design awards in seven different categories. This marks the second year in a row that Architectural Resource was the single most recognized firm at this prestigious design competition. The awards included two Gold awards; one for Michigan’s first USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum... 

NanaWall Systems Launches First Folding Glass Wall System with Triple Glazing

NanaWall Systems, the industry leader in opening glass walls, announces its newest product for architects and builders: NanaWall® SL70 with Triple Glazing, providing exceptional thermal performance for the harshest weather conditions. The NanaWall triple glazed SL70 system provides flexible solutions to architectural openings from three to thirty six feet wide using one to twelve panels. The SL70 system was chosen for the glass pavilion at the Bavarian... 

Minneapolis Model Builder Designs a Bridge Model for the Blind to Better Visualize the Stillwater Lift Bridge

Minneapolis architectural model builder, Feyereisen Studios, feyereisenstudios.com, recently completed a project for the Stillwater Lift Bridge. Unlike most architectural models, the model of the Stillwater Lift Bridge was designed so that the visually impaired could feel and better visualize the model. The idea to build a physical model of the Stillwater Lift Bridge was undertaken in an effort to enlist the assistance of the disabled community to... 

Inside the Not So Big House: Discovering the Details that Bring a Home to Life (Susanka)

Best-selling author of The Not So Big House Sarah Susanka teams up with architectural design writer Marc Vassallo to expand upon the message that has resonated with over a million homeowners and builders across the country: opting for personalized, well-crafted, thoughtfully designed spaces over superfluous square footage results in a home that comforts and nourishes those those

Introducing the Solution to Fogged Up Windows Around Indoor Pools or Saunas

Thermique Technologies offers the solution to condensation on the windows around indoor pools, saunas, and steam showers. By installing window units with Thermique™ heated glass, problems with fog, steam, and moisture simply disappear. In addition to complete condensation control, swimmers/bathers coming out of an indoor pool or steam shower will feel no chill or drafts coming off the windows. They are able to dry off in complete comfort. Thermique... 

Zero Energy Home Participates in Green Buildings Open House

ZeroEnergy Design, an architectural design and mechanical engineering firm, will be showcasing their newly completed net zero energy home as part of both the 2008 Green Buildings Open House held annually by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and the National Solar Energy Tour held annually by the American Solar Energy Association (ASEA) as sponsored by the US Department Of Energy. Zero Energy Home The modern Cape Cod residence utilizes... 

USG Libretto™ Gridless Metal Decorative Ceiling System

Architects and designers seek dynamic ways to complement their designs with imagery, shape and eye-catching aesthetics. Today, design professionals have a new option from USG with the Libretto™ gridless metal ceiling system, which creates islands, canopies, radial ceilings and other dynamic shapes custom-tailored to the size, shape and architectural features of a space. The Libretto gridless metal ceiling system features individually fabricated...