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Universal Design in an Accessory Dwelling Unit Honors the Past while Planning for the Future
In a time when a large portion of our population is aging and the costs of senior care are climbing, families are…
The homeowner of this 4-story, 2,800-square-foot townhome primarily chose the space because it overlooked Lake Austin in Austin, Texas, and the distinctive…
At Stone Mill Lofts, the Past, Present and Future of Adaptive Reuse Meet in Unexpected Ways
For decades, historic adaptive-reuse projects have offered a crucial means for architects and their clients to embrace sustainability—by preserving existing structures and…
Rooftop Deck Delight, Chicago Retrofit Team General Contractor: BoBo Construction Materials A 1,000-square-foot steel deck frame was built directly on top of…
I’ve decided my 6-year-old has the makings of a maximalist. As Interior Designer Ryan Austin Hagood defines it, the maximalist design philosophy…
It may seem too early to think about turning up the heating dial when some of us still are hearing the unmistakable…
Atlanta-based Interior Designer Ryan Austin Hagood champions the maximalist design philosophy, guided by the belief that “more is more, not less”. This…
If a home is having issues with the air distribution and flow, improperly designed or installed ductwork may be the cause. Poor…
Absolute Construction of Plano, Texas, was called to a home in Frisco, Texas, to put together an estimate for a customer looking…
The Homeless in Sacramento, Calif., Find New Homes through a Historic Building’s Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive reuse is at its best, arguably, when it not only transforms an underused architectural gem into a vital community asset, but…