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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

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This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. A certificate of occupancy has been issued."

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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Called Zilker Studios, the structure includes 110 affordable apartments operated by local housing organisation Foundation Communities. Strategic window sizes were used to help make the building energy-efficient Beyond helping to finance the project, Foundation Communities has pledged to pay the energy bills for the building.

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Home, Floor, and Basement Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

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From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. This includes removing any vegetation, rocks, or debris and leveling the ground to create a stable foundation. Common types of foundations include slab, crawl space, and basement.

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3 Years and Over $2 Million: What It Costs to Restore a Frank Lloyd Wright Home

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His admirers congregate in Facebook Groups, like the 120,000-member Frank Lloyd Wright Nation , to share photos of his structures and discuss his brilliance on the daily. Still, Wright’s structures are notorious for aging poorly. Still, Wright’s structures are notorious for aging poorly.

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A Retreat in the Mountains of Central Mexico Sources 100% of Its Water From the Sky

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Each of its three structures—a residence, artist’s studio, and bath house—features a catchment with a reservoir system that purifies harvested rainwater. The main residence takes the form of a pavilion that allows for outdoor use year-round, with over two-thirds of the building footprint dedicated to covered exterior space.

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How to Build Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. It will help you plan better spaces and understand structural and service aspects. You need a team of contractors and engineers for a safe and sound building. How do I pick my team?

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Before & After: In Austin, a New Life Out West Starts With a First Remodel for $176K

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Before: Front Exterior Before: Amber Schleuning bought this 1962 home in Austin, Texas in 2019, with the goal to remodel the interior to her liking, while the front exterior was kept much the same. Courtesy of Amber Schleuning After: Front Exterior The siding received a coat of Emerald Shore by Sherwin Williams.