Examples of head-scratchingly impressive building material can be found throughout the ancient world, and Maya lime plaster ranks high among them. Scientists from the University of Granada in Spain explored why this plaster was
Architects play a crucial role in addressing climate change through the design and construction of buildings. Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, and architects have the power to create
The two-story house relies on ambient ground temperature to naturally heat and cool the interior. A net-zero West Hills home built into the natural hillside with walls buried below grade is on the market
What is an Earthship? An earthship is a type of sustainable and self-sufficient building, typically made from natural and recycled materials. Earthships are designed to be energy-efficient and to use renewable resources, such as
Our High Desert Home continues to make progress…. Kitchen cabinetry, shelves and interior trim are now in. One of the big advantages of a Design-Build approach is that final details are worked out with
The first of several sustainable projects in the larger Joshua Tree California area is nearing completion! This sustainable home consists of two separate buildings, each with a high performing envelope built with conventional construction
Generally speaking, building codes are developed by well intentioned people who are actively involved in the construction industry. Their original purpose, as stated in the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, is "to
Already have money and insurance. now you are looking for land and ready to acquire land. do not buy land yet, make sure you will be allowed to do what you want to do.
Choosing a site on which to locate a new home is not a simple task. Countless factors – natural, man-made, social and economic – must be examined. Where we choose to build and how
A site plan takes into account the impact of the building on the surrounding environment and it's intended occupants. In an ideal case, design projects will start in one of two ways: Either the
