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Case Study: StoneWorks and The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

Case Study: StoneWorks and The New American Home 2023 kcichowicz Wed, 05/10/2023 - 12:09 Case Study Image AN EXTERIOR SHOW STOPPER Situated on a.5-acre GREEN PRODUCT MEETS INNOVATIVE DESIGN A principal goal of The New American Home program is to maximize housing performance and energy efficiency.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Stone Houses

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout

The Pro Builder

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. Read on to see the products that make this year's New American Home yet another standout.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity

UK Construction Blog

Historical constructions, with their robust stonework and intricate designs, provide a foundation for modern architects to build upon. Award winning Scottish architects cleverly incorporate sustainable materials and green technologies, proving that functional living spaces can also be environmentally conscious.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

An owner’s best partner for hotel construction is a Design-Build firm who understands that. Based on our study of the site, we determined a shorter building with a larger footprint would be the wiser choice. As with almost every Department of Defense project we complete, green construction methods were applied.

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Mastering the Art of Painting with Limewash: A Timeless Technique Revived

UK Construction Blog

It’s essential to prep walls properly for limewash, as it works best on porous surfaces such as bricks, lime plaster, and stonework, to ensure durability and adhesion. From off whites to greys, blues, greens, pinks, and yellows, you’re spoilt for choice with this versatile paint range of modern lime paint. Let’s continue!