Role of Real Estate Players in Dream Home Planning and Execution

by katie George A home is where you spend your life, your own place to calm down and revitalize yourself. A sweet home is dream of every people ... be when playing with siblings and dolls during childhood or making a sand house on beach. Sometimes people ... a dream house. You don’t have to worry about the architecture, designs, construction, furnishing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 17:06:13

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Role of Real Estate Players in Dream Home Planning and Execution

by katie George A home is where you spend your life, your own place to calm down and revitalize yourself. A sweet home is dream of every people ... be when playing with siblings and dolls during childhood or making a sand house on beach. Sometimes people ... a dream house. You don’t have to worry about the architecture, designs, construction, furnishing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 17:07:01

The Heterogeneous Home

By Ryan Aipperspach, Ben Hooker, Allison Woodruff _____ In the course of conducting research on domestic life, ... by others as well. For example, the modern housing landscape has been critiqued as offering limited ... with uniform construction, ceiling height, and lighting are symptomatic of designs that deal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 22:58:59

$156,529 :: 10677 Rain Springs St, Nampa ID, 83687

$156,529 :: 10677 Rain Springs St, Nampa ID, 83687 More Information One This House 4 beds, 2 ... OUR DUST…UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Beautiful single story home with split bedroom design and 3 car garage! ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:13:51

Architecture Watch: Chinatown for All!

Join us for Architecture Watch, wherein Curbed SF steps out into the blue yonder, collecting the best, worst, and wonkiest of projects. Nominate! ... , it includes everything necessary to house, entertain, and memorialize (via a "digital cemetery") a city ... construction and nostalgia, the Superstar is a fully integrated, coherent, and above all modern up [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 17:50:10

My del.icio.us bookmarks for January 16th through January 19th

These are my links for January 16th through January 19th: FDA: ... Times - Tue, Jan 13, 2009 - "IRELAND WILL see more demolition than construction of houses over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:45:31

Using Arduinos for multi-touch tables to save budgets...

This article was about spending cuts but this caught my eye.. ... ... ...Faust says that typical exhibit designs and construction can be expensive--and that exhibits break ... in-house. (Open-source software and networks are developed by computer experts who believe [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 08:00:41

O.C. homebuilding down 94%

Construction Industry Research Board figures out this month show that permits for new home construction dropped 94% in Orange County last month ... s housing Builders shave $430,000 off new O.C. house prices [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 07:01:49

When It Goes Bad You Dump It

It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “It has a been several years, and several real estate transactions, since Kianoush Etemadi, 57, ... an addition on that house, for which Azar took out a $200,000 loan; during construction, the three ... When I remind her that somebody is sleeping in the other room or in the basement, she gets upset,’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 21:17:37

Green Houses Will Reap Sales in New Market

Home builders that embrace green construction strategies will be in the best place to increase sales as the housing market changes, ... to be looking for more than just energy efficiency.  Features like recycled materials, indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 15:02:36

DHA Lahore Bye Laws

CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Whereas after repeal of the Defence Housing Authority Lahore Ordinance 1999 (Punjab Ordinance LI 1999), Chief Executive’s Order No. 26 of 2002, for the reconstitution of Defence Housing Authority Lahore, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:34:33

Counstruction industry builds on strength

The construction industry is building on the strength of the South East as low interest rates and increased government grants provide a welcome ... deciding to begin construction of their dream homes. Mr Thompson’s franchise currently has 25 ... housing venture, but recent drops in interest rates has seen renewed activity. Hotondo Homes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 23:20:11

Coney land use review process to start

The Department of City Planning will begin the seven-month Uniform Land Use Review Procedure for the redevelopment of Coney Island tomorrow ... more than 4,500 housing units will be created, resulting in thousands of permanent and construction jobs. TRD [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:50:00

TREND: FIRST LADY FASHION

In honor of tomorrow's inauguration, we've gone back through the years and picked some pieces inspired by the wonderful women of the White House ... Schouler. We've selected a two-piece outfit that is constructed with hallmarks of 60s geographic design [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:02:00

I’m a thousand miles away from home just waitin’ for a train

I had lunch with a dear friend and business associate last week ... .   The original construction in 1955 was substandard on that property and the three properties next ... in 1958 and the construction on the rest of the subdivision is superior to those four houses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:10:47

Deconstructing the Lincoln Memorial Reflection Pool

What a concert yesterday. I don't ever remember watching an outside concert for the inauguration. I guess we have had them before ... . When Pierre L'Enfant drew up a plan for a city 10-miles square and centered on the Congress House ... was sited by the McMillan Commission and designed by architect Henry Bacon. Construction [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:48:00

Tuesday morning links

TOP STORIES Citigroup to help at-risk borrowers stay in homes - AP Obama Asks Bush to Provide Help for Automakers - NY Times G20 summit may be ... - Econompicdata Growth in Basement Remodeling Undeterred by Sluggish Housing Market - MarketWatch FED ... has dropped 70% - TimesOnline Las Vegas Sands halts Macau construction - MarketWatch INTERESTING [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 14:55:46

Alas ...

In reply to Christmas Story: 1953: In 1954, just after we moved into our spiffy suburban ranch house, my uncle started a large 8 x 16 Lionel O-gauge layout in the basement. Presumably ... as I have just started construction on a huge (roughly 100 x 150) garden train layout behind the house. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 15:15:08

Make the Most of Small Spaces

I’ve been thinking a great deal about small spaces lately. That surprises me given that I’ve made most of my living by making houses larger![ ... of the world today and the impact it has on remodeling and construction work in general. I wrote a short [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:33:39

Build your favorite home

New Yorkers are always being introduced to the new concept of house made since New York City become one consideration for people to build what type ... , the site offers construction of New York log homes. And customer can choose up to 100 floor plans which ... of house would be best home in this place. Usually there is a certain mode booming in that place [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:29:22

Chronicles Of Depression 2.0: #123

Ed McMahon talks about possible home foreclosure McMahon, ... , received a $7.2 million settlement after a toxic mold spread through his house and led to the death of their dog in 2001. With legal fees and construction costs of fixing the mold problem, the money [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 19:45:16

Modulex: Legos for grown-ups

In the 1960s, the designer of the modern Lego brick formed a new company to make a product for adults called Modulex. In the early 1960's Godtfred was building a new house and, naturally, he tried to model ... of 6:5, was different than standard European construction modules of 1:1. Rather than contend with the problems [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 20:23:08

Romero house / at103

Architects: at103 / Julio Amezcua + Francisco Pardo Location: Queretaro, Mexico Project Team: Jorge Vazquez, Arturo Peniche Constructed Area: ... The proposal responds to an specific program for a 4 members family. The design is developed ... the house, considering the use of materials and the program that each box contains. The stone [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:00:00

Wednesday Linklube: Twin Cities Builders Pull Back, Radioactive Granite, Citi Death Watch

  The Charles W. Schneider house is on the market for $219,000. Project anyone? Image via St. Paul Pioneer Press ... Cities New Construction: "2008 new construction permit activity is down 69.4 percent from the peak year ... the stuff I measured in '88." And if you think that's bad, test your basement. Utilities See [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 22:00:15

Speed Links for 11-21-2008

This last month has been a stressed and wonderful month for me. I am starting to build a house. This is cool for two reasons. The first, I'll have access to some great industrial / construction / raw locations.  The second reason why it is so cool is that I'll get to build a studio in the basement. Yes - after [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 11:26:28

RoBeau Constructions

RoBeau Constructions Posted by aimesi on October 20, ... /Caemlyn/126/143/22 Aimesi Design modern interactive furniture. Over 500 wonderful articles ... Constructions. I love the prefabs, great Malls and shops. And the best you can choose the house [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 10:50:46

How To Build A Dog Kennel

Building a dog kennel is actually a fairly easy venture if you have a basic knowledge of construction and some important tips about how to do it ... openings are facing the road or a neighbors house, then you can expect far more barking and howling ... or concrete. Concrete works very well, but it will crack and need repairs over time. Both steel [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 19:00:16

Capsule house designed for an indigent family

.fullpost{display:inline;}While people would to build something like build a house, they want different from other and look unique design, ... appreciates its functionality, as well as low maintenance and construction cost.The plan of this bungalow is based on a square, where internal and external spaces are combined. The capsule containing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:50:00

Construction Zone

I thought I'd do an info dump regarding the big project going on at my house these days, ... , she had had open heart surgery to repair a valve, and a double bypass. She recovered very well at first [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 05:01:07

Reasons To Vote Barack Obama For President

Reasons To Vote Barack Obama For President Every four years I ask myself two questions when deciding whom I can support for President ... in the nation, and second, who has constructive ideas about the issues that need repair.  Though I did ... not just a historical choice for the White House, but more importantly a transformative leader [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 06:51:33

Transportation Regulation equalization

By Fester: The draft House stimulus bill contains roughly $40 billion dollars for transportation.  Three quarters of that money is dedicated to highway construction and maintenance while a quarter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:16:14

Vinyl Siding: Built to Last

Because of its flexibility, vinyl siding has become the trendy alternative to use for a house’s outer walls ... ten house remodeling projects all over, if you consider the overall payback. Vinyl siding ... using a hose and some mild detergent. Durable construction means vinyl siding resists dents and damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:41:34

TV Tonight: Rum Ration

(TV Tonight, Friday, January 16th, 2009) A new episode of Colossal Construction builds a container ship, and we also get a new How It’s Made. All times are central. This Old House (DIY, 5:30 pm) How It’s Made: Springs, Pavers, Pianos [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:19

Wren’s Nest Conservation Project — Repairing the Porch

You’ll be happy to know that Blalock Construction Co, our contractor, started exterior and foundation work on the Wren’s Nest around Thanksgiving.  Workers have been busy banging on the house ever since. We’ll be spending about $107,000 ... Porch Rail Repair Our carpenter took off the rail and replaced the rotted pieces in-kind too. Many [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 18:32:26

Chocolate–My other obsession…

Where have I been? Well, up to my elbows in chocolate… which is a family tradition for the Celona family ... in construction. Click here to see the mold that I use to make the walls (I didn’t buy ... (if I tell you, I’d have to kill you). And of course go over the top in decorating. Homemade Candy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 20:39:15

50% Hike in Gas Tax Pushed

From Philly.com:A 50 percent increase in gasoline and diesel-fuel taxes is being urged by a federal commission to finance highway construction and repair until the government devises another way for motorists to pay for using public roads.The ... they lost control of the House and Senate in the 1994 elections.President-elect Barack Obama [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 01:13:00

8 Forgotten Giants

Lighthouse hidden in the sandRubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Jutland Denmark started life on December 27, 1900 (construction started in 1899) ... . Up to the late 90s the lighthouse was a working one with a museum and a tea house attached. Nowadays [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 12:31:00

George Bush Exits the White House

President Bush arrived in the Oval Office early today - his last day as President of the United States ... library, with construction for the facility beginning in 2009 on the campus of Southern Methodist [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:41:16

Tyvek why you should use it

Tyvek is a very common material that is used in home construction ... escape from the interior of the home, helping to prevent mold growth and rot, but it also resists any ... think about their house, they think about whether or not they want brick or wood, stucco or concrete [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:15:12

Construction activity down despite cheap steel

... at the site in order to secure the land. Currently, only renovation of houses and bungalows [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 10:23:20

Fed sees West’s housing slump as ’severe’

Vegas The Fed’s San Francisco unit had little good this to say about the West’s real estate markets in the “Beige Book, ... , rose noticeably in Utah and Idaho. Widespread availability of foreclosed homes at bargain basement ... . Contacts noted that the strongest construction activity by far was for public buildings [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 21:14:53

Cal-a-Vie: French Romance in Southern California

Remember this house designed by Cote de Texas Top Designer #7 Gerrie Bremermann?   The house is owned by Terri and John Havens, of New Orleans ... on a massive restoration and remodeling, turning the picturesque property into a French dream.  California ... trek to France each year to collect furniture, construction materials and even buildings to bring [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 07:30:00

Ads that I like #73

Sometimes things work out in ways outside of our expectations. Today’s advertisement is a good case in point ... that he approved plans to construct, with U.S. help, twenty-three nuclear power stations by the year 2000 ... fuel cycle'. For all you fun fact fans playing at home, the White House Chief of Staff in 1976 “Bang [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:00:00

Umm...My Kitchen Or Lack Of

Needless to say I would NEVER suggest anyone have major construction done while trying to heal from major surgery and a life changing event .. ... hammered up and a repair done. So this leak caused major issues that had to be dealt with. Plus the house ... in the middle of having some repair work done in our kitchen before any of my medical issues were [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 06:46:49

Hardie Board Siding

by Dan the Construction Man Did you know that hardie plank siding has the ability to withstand wind, fire, hail, and rain for an extremely long time ... colors to give them a very island beach style home. Planks come in different lengths and heights. James ... . Hardie also comes in a shingle which can be used on the entire house to give it the old cedar [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:54:08

Fed sees West’s housing lifted by ‘rock-bottom’ prices

The Fed’s San Francisco unit had few uplifting words to say about the West’s real estate markets in the ... in Utah and Idaho. Widespread availability of foreclosed homes at bargain basement prices spurred sales ... that the strongest construction activity by far was for public [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:30:16

Home Is Where the Suitcase Is

Home Is Where the Suitcase Is By Lisa Belkin Representative Rahm Emanuel, the incoming White House chief of staff in the Obama administration, ... see their father anyway, he has spent weeknights in a small basement apartment near the Capitol ... his apprenticeship as an industrial construction technician. Divorce is an added complication, too. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 20:30:35

Cole-gate: Colemans' rennovations overlap with payments to Laurie's company, DC house buy

Norm Coleman was undertaking an expensive home renovation project when his friend and benefactor Nasser Kazeminy allegedly ordered a cash transfer ... records of the remodeling project. Original projections in 2006 estimated a cost of $328,000, but four months later, the construction cost was estimated at $414,000, over-budget by $86,000. During [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 23:16:33

Bulleted List of the 100K LEED Checklist Targets

In preparation for our open house this weekend, I created a quick document with a bulleted list of all of the LEED for Homes points we are going ... Preferable Products 4.5 Construction Waste Reduction 1 EQ Indoor Environmental Quality - 13 Points ... Testing 2 Enhanced Local Exhaust 1 Better Air Filters (MERV 12) 1 Indoor Contaminant Control [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 13:26:35

Obama team's surprise pick: Times New Roman font

Goodbye, Gotham, hello, Times New Roman! The latest addition to President-elect Barack Obama's transition team should certainly be a familiar (type) ... speech is actually a Gryffindor House necktie from the "Harry Potter" franchise ... .' These are designs that are half-way between a warm, humanist 'old style' and an elegant, constructed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 00:23:16

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