Innovative Technology & Building Trends
Concrete: The Natural Choice for Environmentally Friendly
Homebuilding
More that 41 trees are used every time a wood frame house
is built, and up to one acre of natural habitat is disrupted.
Building Green with Concrete
Recently the construction industry has seen an increased
emphasis on sustainable development and green building design
by government, design professionals and building owners.
Consumer Protection for Buyers of New Homes
When shopping for a brand new home to purchase, make sure
that as a consumer you are informed and protected. New consumer
protection laws.
The R-2000 Home
is recognized as leading edge construction that has had an
impact on Canadian housing technology through the "trickle-down"
of technologies to conventional construction.
FlexHousing™ What is it?
A total of 27% of the adult population is considering purchasing
a home within the next five years; 18% of the population are
repeat buyers and 9% are first time buyers. Homebuyers tend
to be.
Meeting the KYOTO Criterion Does Not Have to Cost More
to Build New Homes
Builders fear that when federal government proposals to cut
emissions from houses are put in place, the cost of building
new homes will soar.
Improve Indoor Air Quality with ICF
Most homeowners like their houses to be affordable, comfortable,
healthy and durable. To accomplish that, random natural infiltration
should be minimized and controlled mechanical ventilation
should be employed.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY - The Reality
"Out of sight, out of mind" is the philosophy,
and it works great - for sweaters and shovels. But when it
comes to ventilation, "out of sight, out of mind"
may well be playing havoc with your family's health.
Renovation Trends
Why is it that people choose to renovate rather than buy
new? It certainly can't be for the convenience because it's
definitely not convenient.
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People & Profiles
A Home in the Dome
This unique concrete home played host to an average of 300
people every 20 minutes during the February 2003 Home Show
at BC Place in Vancouver.
A Home with a Difference at the Terraces of Peachland
Since the Terraces of Peachland is a gated community of
duplex homes, sound attenuation and fire resistance were key
considerations when Don Owens' company, Image Construction
Ltd.
Welcome to the Father of Home Building
Dave Bauder of Dowco Construction pushes the building envelope
one home at a time. "Today's builder is faced with significant
market shifts including.
Attitudes are Contagious!
All products for this Whistler EnviroHome with a Difference
were selected by builder Rod Nadeau, for durability, energy
efficiency, least environmental footprint and healthy home
building practices.
Why a Wood Window Advocate Switched to PVC Tilt & Turn
Windows and Doors
"All homes I am now building require wood windows and
doors, and I don't see that changing ...But they did!
In My Opinion
I am really excited to see some of the innovative technologies
that have been around for years now finally getting mainstream
attention.
Fun & Games & Contests
It's All About Homes BC - Our quarterly puzzler can be downloaded,
completed and mailed in to qualify for a $50 dinner at any
Earls Restaurant (may be substituted for other restaurant
in locations where no Earls exists) Enter before October 10.
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The
special premiere issue of All About Homes for summer 2003
has been launched. Check out any of the links below to open up a
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