Posts Tagged ‘new homes’

The House of Tomorrow from the Recession Today

Monday, January 5th, 2009 1:57 pm

Can the current recession affect future home design?

For those of you returning to your childhood home over the holidays, you might have noticed how much houses have changed over the years.  Lifestyle trends, building product technologies and economic fluctuations have all had a hand in changing the American home.  How will the current economic outlook affect the homes of tomorrow?  If the current recessionary period is anything like those from the past, you may be surprised. (more…)

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House Plans in a Different Dimension

Monday, December 8th, 2008 12:42 pm

A house plan is a construction document that guides a number of different construction efforts through every phase of building. Dimensions throughout the drawing need to be as accurate as possible to ensure every part of the home is constructed properly. Many home designers use dimension techniques that speed the design process but can cause considerable construction errors. You should avoid three dimension techniques commonly found in online plan purchases.

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