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Green Architecture Characteristics

Green architecture characteristics are those that are used to minimize environmental impact. Its key features include reducing human impact on the environment, integrating the building’s life cycle, taking advantage of natural light, wind, and sunlight, and utilizing resiliency guidelines.

Energy-efficient ventilation systems

Ventilation plays a key role in energy efficient buildings. It reduces health problems and protects the fabric of the building from moisture accumulation. In addition, it also helps in controlling indoor climate. Whether the building is modern or historic, ventilation plays an important role in achieving the goal of a sustainable construction.

A systematic approach to assess a building’s indoor environmental quality (IEQ) was implemented. In order to determine the efficiency of a particular HVAC system, objective measurements were performed in a renovated university classroom. The results showed that the smallest airflow rates were necessary for achieving a healthy indoor environment.

A case study was conducted to determine the effect of various factors on the efficiency of the HVAC system. The study focused on two main factors: the thermo- physical parameters of the building and the effectiveness of different refurbishment measures.

Resiliency guidelines

The concept of resiliency is becoming an increasing focus in the field of green architecture. It addresses the risks to building occupants from climate related threats, such as droughts, storms, and flooding.

In order to mitigate the adverse impacts of these threats, projects must first identify strategies for reducing vulnerabilities. Design standards can then guide implementation of these resilient solutions.

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Emily Burgman by — December 7, 2022 in Green Architecture
How To Build A Sunroom On A Budget

If you are a homeowner and you like the outdoors, but maybe you live in a place that experiences extreme weather, so your goal is to be able to look outside without suffering from extreme cold or heat, then a sunroom would be a great addition to your home. Here at the Custom Remodeling Experts, we have over 25 years of experience building custom sunrooms and we can give you the sunroom or solarium that fits both your and your family’s lifestyles, all with the peace of mind of knowing your entire home is always safe when it’s in our care.

We stand behind our completed projects and workmanship and take pride in the manufacturer materials we use because our clients have expressed great pleasure and satisfaction with the sunrooms we have built. Our professional sunroom contractors will be with you every step of the way to be certain that you are totally satisfied with the sunroom we have built onto your home. We offer free estimates to get you started.

However, if you’re interested in how you can build a sunroom on a budget, we have some tips for you…

How to build a sunroom on a budget

  • Come up with an amount that you won’t want to exceed
  • Make a list of the costs you can already estimate
  • Do your best to stick to the basics and buy only materials that are essentials
  • Decorate your sunroom with accessories you already have around your house
  • Instead of running
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Emily Burgman by — July 5, 2022 in Green Home Design
Tips For Creating a New Kitchen For Your Custom Home

The kitchen is the heart of every home. It is a versatile space with many purposes, used for cooking, washing, dining, and socializing. When designing this all-around room, your plans should not only focus on aesthetic quality but also on practicality and functionality.

Implementing well-rounded kitchen features will give you better room efficiency upon your project’s completion. Make sure that your final blueprint reflects a balanced design to avoid potential issues in the future. Consider the following factors when planning your kitchen to optimize every part of this room.

Implement the “Kitchen Work Triangle”

The concept of the kitchen working triangle originated in the early 20th century and still stands today as one of the best guidelines for designing your project. Based on the theory, your sink, refrigerator, and stove should follow a triangle arrangement. 

The positioning, which places each station on one corner of the polygonal layout, provides better efficiency and accessibility to the homeowner. These dimensions make sense, as using your kitchen often involves every station, so you’d best consider the idea for your layout.

Consider Your Cabinet Design

When planning your kitchen features, note that your choice of cabinets affects the aesthetic of your space. Higher cabinets tend to make a room look taller, but the downside is that it’ll be harder to reach the top of the shelves. Decorative shelves in cabinets may seem stylish, but the unoccupied space would likely accumulate grease and dust. 

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Emily Burgman by — June 14, 2022 in Green Home Design
Create the Most Liven Up Living Room Ambiance

The Most Lively and Functional Living Room Ambiance is about being able to create a warm and cozy ambiance. It’s about creating the mood and using the right accessories to create that mood. I use the word “ambiance” loosely because there are many types of ambiance. But the essence of ambiance is having the ability to create a space in your home that makes you feel good and calms you down. It’s about getting the most from the small spaces in your house, like the little nooks and crannies of the walls.

Design the Space

The first step to creating the most lively and most functional living room ambiance is to design the space. There are two ways to do this. The first is to create the theme or the look. The second is to take the space and build the room’s components out of the pieces that are already there. A set of few disparate items that match and contrast is called the most livable and functional theme.

A Color Scheme

The most livable and functional look is one that doesn’t have a color scheme or a pattern. Space has a minimalist color scheme and solid wood accents. There are very few if any patterns or color schemes. The theme is more about the use of the space and how the individual pieces play off of one another. Here is an example of such a space.

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Emily Burgman by — June 25, 2021 in Green Home Design
How To Get An Environmentally Friendly Residence

Environment-friendly residences are properties that are constructed in a way that helps prevent and reduce possible damage to the environment. Many people are trying to become more environmentally friendly these days, and this is one way they can do it. There are many different ways in which you can go about making your home environmentally friendly, but how you construct your residence will affect how it stays environmentally friendly. This article will cover what is environmentally friendly homemade and then briefly discuss what is environmentally friendly in general.

Renewable Energy Source

A home that is friendly to the environment should have a lot of emphasis on renewable energy sources. If you use a lot of traditional power sources like coal or natural gas, you are not using environmentally friendly housing. Also, there should be as much emphasis on building new homes that are built from recycled materials as there is building new homes that are completely constructed from new materials. There are many advantages to using environmentally friendly housing. One advantage is that you are contributing to a cleaner environment at the same time, and you are helping to save the planet at the same time.

The Most Common Features

One of the most common features of environmentally friendly residences is the use of wood in their construction. Wood is an extremely durable building material that offers a great amount of longevity. Wood is also very versatile, meaning that it can be used for a wide variety of different home … READ MORE ...

Emily Burgman by — April 7, 2021 in Eco Friendly Homes