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January 31, 2022 Blog, News

Innovative Ways to Heat your Home

Heating your home during the coldest winter months can be challenging. Traditional heating methods may not work for you or be cost-effective. If you are wondering what other options you may have, here are some alternative ways to bring warmth into your home. Solar Heating According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, the return on..

January 24, 2022 Blog, education, News

Finding the Most Efficient Heating Method for your Home

At this time of year, we are reminded how expensive it can be to heat our homes. According to the U.S Department of Energy, heating costs account for 30% of a typical home’s utility bill. There are multiple ways of cutting these costs but the best one is to outfit your home with an efficient..

January 17, 2022 Blog, News

Indoor Play Places Around the World

As a society, we are aware of the importance of allowing children to play freely in public, outdoor spaces. There is a great need for fun and safe places that allow them to experience urban life. Due to inclement weather or safety conditions, it is becoming increasingly popular to create instituted leisure spaces in indoor..

January 3, 2022 Awards, Blog, News

Renovating and Remodeling in the New Year

The New Year is always a great time to start a home improvement project. We crave a new look and strive to create a beautiful atmosphere where we can relax and enjoy ourselves. The terms renovating and remodeling are often used interchangeably, but they are in fact very different. Both involve changes to your property..

December 13, 2021 Blog, education, News

Trending Christmas Designs

The traditions of Christmas mean different things to different people. Learning a few designing tips from architects can help you create an unforgettable holiday display. Whether you are decorating an urban space, a country cabin, an industrial apartment, or a conventional house, there are many ways you can bring Christmas into your home. Here are..

December 6, 2021 Blog, education, News

All about the Geodesic Dome

A geodesic dome is a hemispherical, thin-shell structure based on the shape of a geodesic polyhedron. The triangular elements used to construct the dome are structurally rigid. They are able to distribute the structural strength of the building throughout the construction making geodesic domes able to withstand very heavy loads for their size. Domes are..