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Daylighting, natural materials and open plans shape these 8 award-winning houses

Apr 20, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

Custom homes aren’t designed for the masses, but the programming, materials and other ideas and practices they use can inspire adoption in mainstream housing, affordable developments and more. (Plus, who’s not looking for an excuse to view a roundup of stunning houses.) To that end, the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of […]

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3 habits of highly profitable entrepreneurs

Apr 14, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

There is no secret recipe for success. However, every distinguished entrepreneur will tell you that ample dedication, hard work, and self-confidence are some of the things that contributed to his or her success. We’ve all read articles on how bad habits like poor focus and lousy time management can hold you back from achieving your […]

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Homeowners look to landscaping for personalization, value-add

Apr 05, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

  Brief: Homeowners are using landscaping to personalize their yards, according to a recent Houzz survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners using the website who are currently working on, planning or recently finished an outdoor project. Just 6% of front yards look almost exactly like others nearby after such projects, compared to 36% before. Reasons for owners to […]

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The top 5 tech trends at ConExpo 2017

Mar 30, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

With total attendance topping out at 128,000 and near endless lineups of parked heavy equipment across four behemoth lots and five conference halls in Las Vegas, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s largest gatherings of contractor professionals and the equipment that powers global heavy construction. A first to ConExpo […]

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Wired up: CA electrical engineer selectively plugs into job site tech

Mar 23, 2017 (0) comment , , , ,

John Whitcraft isn’t ready to give up on paper construction documents, even as he admits the iPad has become standard job-site issue for contractors across the country. Likewise, Whitcraft — the president and founder of San Diego-based Whitcraft Engineering Solutions — isn’t sold on augmented reality for the AEC industry but sees great possibilities in the […]

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5 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Schedule Their Day

Mar 16, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Maximize productivity to accomplish as much as possible. Entrepreneurs are busy people. Chances are, they got to be successful because of how much they work. However, that kind of busy is different than the random, chaotic busy we can all feel from time to time when we just have too much on our plate or […]

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Houzz: These 6 kitchen trends are expected to heat up in 2017

Mar 09, 2017 (0) comment , , , , ,

Credit: Studio McGee, original photo on Houzz Keeping up with kitchen trends isn’t quite like peeking over your neighbor’s fence, but it’s close. Houzz caught up with designers Jane Lockhart and Gail Drury for a preview of how homeowners will design their kitchens in 2017. They’re confident these trends will rule the cooking sphere this year. […]

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Skybridge with a swimming pool will link pair of Manhattan towers

Mar 02, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

  Construction is underway on two bent apartment towers in New York by SHoP Architects that will be joined by a skybridge offering a pool, hot tub and bar. The 41- and 48-storey towers will be linked by a skybridge and clad in copper and glass Called the American Copper Buildings – and formerly known […]

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7 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Believe

Feb 16, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

Start with “Anything is possible” and proceed from there. Your beliefs determine a significant portion of your life. They inform your decisions, they dictate how you react to different circumstances and they even affect how you interact with the people around you. This goes for any kind of belief, whether it’s political, religious or philosophical, and it’s important […]

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Ready for kickoff: Stadium design tech on display at Super Bowl LI and beyond

Feb 03, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , , ,

It’s nearly time. 71,795 screaming fans. 110-million plus global TV viewers. $5 million 30-second ads. The chance for the New England Patriots to claim their fifth Super Bowl championship, or the Atlanta Falcons their first. Lady Gaga. And yet one question remains for the structural engineering team at Houston-based Walter P Moore, which helped to build […]

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