The Olson Residence by Olson Architects

It’s always interesting to take a look at the contemporary house residence that is designed by and for the architects themselves. And now we are going to see this house living residence that has designed by architect Sheri Olson for her and her family. This Olson Residence is designed located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, and is actually 30% smaller than what the local zoning permitted, which was part of a strategy to create a compact,... 

Affordable Eco-Friendly Homes by Case Architects

Stunning and insperational contemporary Affordable Eco-Friendly Homes has been done designed by Case Architects which is a Seattle, Washington based firm. This house residence is built Located in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, Case focuses development on sites within walking distance of its office. Working in this context affords the group of architects and builders the unique perspective of its future neighbors, the people who will live... 

The Schierle House by Matthias Benz

Semi-Modern house design is designed by German architect Matthias Benz. this architect has designed the Schierle house in Gerzen, Germany. A simple geometry was adopted for the house, combining two solid volumes enabling not only to maintain but improve the neighboring homes view over the valley. with Site Surface: 2076 sq.m. and Built-up Surface: 304 sq.m, The theme of the house is friendly to the surrounding. White is the companion for the peace... 

Icynene Integral to Connecticut’s First Net Zero Energy Home

Icynene spray foam insulation was used in concert with other energy efficient technologies such as solar power as part of a “whole-house” approach to building Connecticut’s first net zero energy home. Construction on the 3600 sq ft New England Farm House Style home was completed in November 2009 resulting in a house requiring no fossil fuels for heating and hot water, no net electrical usage from the utility company and no emissions from fuel... 

Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

VAST Enterprises, LLC, the material science research and manufacturing company that specializes in composite masonry for green building, announced that the Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Calif., selected VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for walkways in its new Earth-Friendly Garden. The design of the drought-tolerant, native garden includes four walkways, measuring 205, 178, 166, and 168 square feet. VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in the 4×8-inch... 

The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Architects Barton Myers Associates have completed a new home in Montecito, California. Associate in Chargeof the architecture is Thomas Schneider. The Project Architect by Yianna Bouyioukou. Landscape is located in Rios Clementi Hale Studios. Structural Engineer designer is Norman J. Epstein. Engineering done by AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant;... 

Leviton Urges Consumers to “Switch” to “Green” Alternatives

Leviton Manufacturing, a leader in energy-efficient electrical devices and sustainable solutions, is urging consumers to choose “green” alternatives to standard electrical switches when purchasing or installing these devices in residential and commercial buildings. Leviton’s “Make the Switch” campaign kicks off on April 22nd, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and provides consumer education on lighting control products that can easily substitute... 

Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling... 

G&M Contracting Inc, and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition Go Green in Hyattsville, MD

G&M Contracting builds extreme green on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” ABC Television’s Emmy-award winning hit reality show in the nation’s capital. The TV event airs on ABC February 14th at 8pm EST. G&M and thousands of volunteers worked 24/7 for one week to construct one of the most energy efficient homes ever built for the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” television show. Some of the green elements of this build are... 

Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of “The 2010 New Home Collection”

The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed...