Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

For architects, contractors, and homeowners planning new builds or home additions, incorporating ample daylight into design not only enhances comfort but also adds significant value. Low-E coatings help manage temperature without sacrificing natural light, essential for energy efficiency in large windows.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 22, 2022

Roofs are an important element of any building. Failure to provide quality roofing solutions can lead to fines, damages, loss of reputation and ultimately, the failure of your business. Therefore, selecting a roofing contractor with the correct set of skills and expertise is necessary. source: strongguard.com.au.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. It is wrapped in concrete and charred cypress.

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2025

When architect Douglas Romines says that building his familys house in the Catskills was a learning experience, he really means it: It was the first home designed to Passive House standards that both he and his contractor worked on. Some might see that as a big risk, but Douglas simply shrugs.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 30, 2022

have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) A key aspect of the bond projects is LCC’s commitment to fulfilling the goals of its Community Benefits Agreement.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass. Roofing project for 228-unit multifamily housing in Worcester, Mass. rcassidy Fri, 10/27/2023 - 10:02 GAF Roofing project completed on time, despite New England winter weather conditions. Based in Westport, Mass.,

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

California studio TW Ryan Architecture has completed a wildfire-resistant house in the American West that features a Corten steel exterior and pyramidal roofs that allude to the mountainous terrain. Four Roof House features a Corten steel exterior Their chosen site was a bluff overlooking a lake near the town of Helmville. "The

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Get your entry started here: Start Submission Architizer’s Managing Editor Hannah Feniak sat down with Antoine Predock Architects’ Executive Senior Associate, Paul Fehlau, to discuss the process for designing a contextual masterpiece in a country and culture on the other side of the world.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

Heavy timber columns supporting the roof extend outward to form a loggia The extension's flat roof is topped with a planted garden. Heavy timber columns supporting the roof extend outward to form a loggia. The column's tapered concrete bases help with water drainage. A Knotty Bubbles pendant by Lindsey Adelman hangs overhead.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 30, 2024

Choosing the right roof for your home is a crucial decision that goes beyond aesthetics. Here’s a guide to help you navigate through nine popular roofing options, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Asphalt Shingles Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in the U.S.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2023

Czech studio Mjölk Architekti has created a mass-timber building with a gabled solar-panelled roof for the headquarters of timber and forest management company Kloboucká lesní in the Czech Republic. With its oversized timber gable, the four-storey structure in Brumov-Bylnice nods to traditional architectural forms.

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e-architect

MARCH 13, 2025

The collaborative architect-contractor project was born from the long-standing working relationship between the practices, and exemplifies how adaptive reuse can achieve exceptional results when balancing architectural ambition with rigorous material reuse.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

"With its six gardens, winding paths and carefully crafted viewpoints, the project seizes elements of Copenhagen's historical, romantic gardens to tackle today's challenges such as decline in biodiversity and water management," he added. This is designed by Cobe as an "organically shaped glass structure" and features a hovering roof.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JANUARY 20, 2023

It requires quality assurance from the level of contractors to administrators. During summer months, the amount of heat entering the building needs to be managed, and during winter, solar heat gain could offset the amount of heat the building requires. The installation of the air barrier is critical.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 23, 2024

While some may be tempted to take on the challenge, building a home addition usually requires a skilled general contractor (GC) and various subcontractors. The broad range of skills needed to complete the project—from excavation and framing to plumbing and electrical work—makes it impractical for most homeowners to manage independently.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

On top of making monthly mortgage payments, you must deal with the occasional hassles of renovations and repairs, including keeping a quality roof over your head. When something goes wrong with your roof, it can feel like the sky is falling in on you. Improper Ventilation Poor attic ventilation can also result in roof damage.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Walls were clad in stone and hemlock wood, and the house was topped with a metal gabled roof. There also is a large, angled roof cutout that demarcates a front courtyard. There also is a roof deck. In plan, the home is a long bar with a sawtooth formation along one side. Communal areas convene in the central portion of the plan.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

CLB Architects gave the home a long, low roof To design the project, the team drew upon the site's history as a working cattle ranch. The home's long, low roof is supported by a system made of cross-laminated timber. A slightly pitched roof tops the low-slung barn The barn follows a similar design vocabulary as the main house.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2024

It is designed around a courtyard The exterior of Harriet Hardy House is enlivened with areas of textured brickwork at the ground and roof levels, while the balconies are topped by arched concrete lintels. "[The All of the flats have been designed as "care ready" and can be fitted with telecare and assistive technology if required.

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Dwell

JULY 26, 2024

Photo by Jeff Jones While not a designer by training, Isaac has an art practice and makes an informal study of design, plus experience as a contractor. While he didn't hire a formal architect, he worked closely with a team of contractors to manage the project.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2023

Chicago-based Studio Gang has completed the overall of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock, Arkansas , with the addition of a sculptural folded concrete roof. Both of the entrances are covered by the roof as it cantilevers above the glass entryways.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With a grass-topped, arched roof it was designed to be both contemporary and integrated into the landscape. The building itself is a very simple rectangular form but set within a curved courtyard landscape to provide, together with the arched roof, an organic natural flowing form," explained Kirkland. Contractor: Husker.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

Atop the front portion of the house, a thin, shed roof is lifted up, making way for clerestories. Other projects by the studio include a house that offers views of the Pacific Crest mountains in every room, and a holiday home in wine country that features an asymmetrical roof and facades wrapped in salvaged wood and weathering steel.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Roofing Rich Russo, Show Director for the International Roofing Expo ( www.theroofingexpo.com ) chats with Pro Remodeler's Erika Mosse and Building Design+Construction's David Barista about the new programs and initiates at IRE 2023, March 7-9, 2023, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The spruce-clad building is surrounded by older buildings "The formal starting point for Chappe is the area's vernacular pitched roof townhouse architecture that we have interpreted in a contemporary way," said Jaaksi. Both spaces are illuminated by a prominent skylight and have exposed timber roofs. "In

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2022

Its tower leads up to the roof, where two multifunctional rooms sit on a planted terrace with views across the river towards the Oxford Botanic Garden, which informed the tower's leaf-like metal filigree. "The Main contractor: Beard Construction. Project manager: Austin Newport Group. Project credits: Architect: Gort Scott.

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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2024

Much of the building's energy needs are met by a 100kW solar array that extends across the roof. Strategies include an air-tight building envelope and a high-capacity energy recovery ventilation system.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Full-height glass doors lead out to roof terraces "The project seeks to recognise and integrate some of the contributions of civilisations which are largely forgotten in Western architecture," he told Dezeen. "It Other projects by Cardillo include a textured all-green gallery interior and a Sicilian grotto.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2024

Read: Snøhetta adds glass and glulam extension to world's oldest ski museum Double-framed walls and strict thermal bridge management insulate the house, while a combined air exchanger and high-energy efficiency heat pump manage heating, conditioning, and ventilation. The photography is by Adrien Williams.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 19, 2024

One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor. Understanding the nuances between different contract types, particularly fixed-price contracts (bids) and time and materials (T&M) contracts, is essential for managing costs effectively and ensuring the project’s success.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The roof design accommodates a future green roof. Read: Lakeside sauna by Partisans designed as a cavernous wooden grotto "The layout leverages wall space and strategic lighting to display the art collection," Johnson said, noting the stark white walls and integrated lighting along the edge of the spaces.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

US architecture studio Kendle Design Collaborative has designed an accessory building for a family home with a metal roof extension meant to frame an outdoor garden while "celebrating the Arizona sky". Photo is by Carl Shultz A wraparound clerestory gives the impression of the roof floating over the house.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Chinese studio FOG Architecture has turned a courtyard house in Beijing into a flagship store for fragrance brand ToSummer with exposed wooden roof trusses and columns. The studio exposed the wooden roof trusses and columns of the original building "We 'skimmed' the building to expose its 'skeleton'," said the studio.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Studio Gang's design includes several techniques to reduce energy usage including the green roof and "lids" that protrude over the windows to shade the interior.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The new buildings have a roof profile that matches the original entrance sign. A rippled roof profile mirrors the Jubilee Pool's historic gate signage, and also resonates with the scalloped wall of the churchyard across the street. Project manager/QS: Fox Cornwall. Main contractor: Catling Construction.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 9, 2024

In this article, “Fixing on a Tight Budget: Managing Maintenance Costs When Rental Income Drops,” we’ll highlight what to do when your rental income takes a dip, but maintenance issues keep knocking on your door. Bay Property Management Group Washington DC can assist with proactively handling these maintenance requests.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2024

US studio CCY Architects has clad a mountainside house in patinated copper panels and tilted the roof to adhere with the topography of its site in Colorado. Known as DNA Alpine, the 4,000-square foot (372-square metre) home was completed in 2022 and designed to "disappear into or somehow become" the 75-acre site in San Miguel County.

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