Tag: New Construction

Posted on 09/15/2021

Best Ways to Build Low-Stress Accessible Homes

Image by Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay The need for accessible new construction homes may never be higher than it is right now. U.S. soldiers have returned home with disabilities, and the number of aging Americans with growing physical limitations is expected to increase dramatically. The first wave of Baby Boomers reached retirement age in 2011, and more than...

Accessibility

New Construction

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Posted on 09/08/2021

Passive Solar Homes 101

Photo by Skylar Kang from Pexels If you're purchasing a new construction, consider the benefits of a passive solar home. Unlike simple solar panels that attach to your roof, architects design passive solar homes from the ground up, taking into consideration such elements as building site, position and materials. True passive solar homes collect heat throughout the day...

Energy Efficient

Green Living

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Posted on 06/09/2021

How to Decide Whether You Should Upgrade or Start Over

Purchasing a property with a blighted house on it may present a cost-effective opportunity. The presence of a faltering structure typically drives down the price tag. Once you buy the parcel and building, you must carefully consider whether razing or restoration makes the most sense. Rather than move forward with a predetermined idea about the next step, conducting...

Building Codes

Construction

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