25 of 28
Explaining the design of the efficient Rumford fireplace.
SIPs (structural insulated panels) as an energy efficient building method.
How to make the baseboard almost disappear.
Plans with good circulation make it possible to avoid bottlenecks in the main living areas.
Award-winning architect-author Duo Dickinson provides a handy checklist for analyzing designs against your wants and needs.
How to keep keep your roofing costs as low as possible.
Key decisions involved in the design and construction of a new home, and when they must be made.
Bud explains the function of building codes, zoning regulations, and design review boards.
How to read, understand, and use the most common architectural drawings.
How to define the architectural program for your new house by identifying needs, wants, and dreams.
12 home maintenance tips that save money in the long run -- from architect Malcolm Davies.
Your builder develops the building cost estimate based on your house plan and the quality of finishes and fixtures you specify, and this estimate forms the basis for your loan application.
25 of 28
