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Classical Home Plans
- By Michael Mock
- Published 01/21/2010
- Home Design
They have been around forever and that is why the Classical Home Plan can be the right choice when the desire for a "classy" residence is a favored choice. There are several definable styles for a classical home plan so the range of designs is not limited. Many custom home plans are centered around a classical house design and may contain elements that define the structure as Italianate, Greek Revival, Empire or Palladian styles.
How to Design Floor Plans to Be Prepared For Natural Disasters
- By A.Noton
- Published 12/20/2009
- Home Design
When designing any home, you have to pay special attention to the impact of such environmental conditions as hurricanes, heavy rain, snowstorms, flooding, earthquakes... etc. If one is designing a floor plan where there is a risk of a natural disaster, it is essential to make sure the plan is one that is able to resist environmental damage.
The Advantages of Structural Steel
- By Rachel Messina
- Published 10/12/2009
- Home Design
Steel today is one of the most commonly used materials, and over time the structural steel industry has seen many innovations that make it a preferred and cost effective building material. Advantages of structural steel include strength and easy dismantlement.
House Design and Temperature Control
- By Albrecht Stoecklein
- Published 06/23/2009
- Home Design
The main cooling control of a house is its design, a factor often overlooked by those building a new home.
Rethinking Concrete: Interior Design Trends
- By William Babette
- Published 05/25/2009
- Home Design
Concrete is no longer just for sidewalks. New surface treatment techniques have caused concrete designs to become one of the most sought after materials for concrete patios, floors, entryways, countertops, pool decks and more.
Tropical Interior Design - Turn Your Home Into a Lively Tropical Haven
- By Jessica Ackerman
- Published 05/10/2009
- Home Design
Some people have to wait for the summer or their annual leave to have their much-awaited tropical vacation. They spend the rest of the year saving money, planning endlessly, and dreaming about the wondrous feeling you get once you are in front of the ocean experiencing the cool ocean breeze and the exquisite coastal scene.
Outdoor Rooms
- By Jeff Halper
- Published 04/16/2009
- Home Design
An outdoor room uses the basic design principle of harmony. It is where your interior space and the exterior can harmonize most beautifully.
Home Exterior Design
- By Jeff Halper
- Published 03/20/2009
- Home Design
The intent of home exterior design is two-fold. On the level of aesthetics, home exterior design provides an external and sophisticated compliment to the architecture of a house.
Plantation Home Plans
- By Michael Mock
- Published 03/17/2009
- Home Design
Plantation House Plans Show Off Southern Comfort
Most modern Plantation homes have some differences than the houses that were built for the owner of the farm or estate in the 1700's. Current Plantation homes still hold many of the same characteristics when it comes to the exterior of the house, while incorporating the more popular interior designs that have more use for homeowners today.
Most modern Plantation homes have some differences than the houses that were built for the owner of the farm or estate in the 1700's. Current Plantation homes still hold many of the same characteristics when it comes to the exterior of the house, while incorporating the more popular interior designs that have more use for homeowners today.
European House Plans
- By Michael Mock
- Published 03/12/2009
- Home Design
European House Plans Showcase Elegant Characteristics
If you're looking for a home that projects a certain level of charm and sophistication, you will have no trouble finding it with a European house plan. The cozy atmosphere that is given with a European home is often desired by families of any size.
If you're looking for a home that projects a certain level of charm and sophistication, you will have no trouble finding it with a European house plan. The cozy atmosphere that is given with a European home is often desired by families of any size.



