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weigh in on the best buildings through ra survey
how do you feel about the aia's top 150 buildings rankings? here's your chance to set the record straight by giving us your opinion.
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2007 custom home design awards
in this special feature from the pages of sister publication CUSTOM HOME magazine, you'll see 23 of the most beautiful houses in the country, the winners of the 2007 CUSTOM HOME Design Awards. Chosen from a field of more than 500 houses, these projects represent the best in custom home design.
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green building techniques catching on
in the construction industry today, building green is the new basic black—a staple that has been around for years but is now getting renewed attention.
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allsopp may have wright touch
philip allsopp is making his mark after a year on the job as head of the frank lloyd wright foundation.
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 Induction Technology Featured in New Electrolux ICON™ Infinite™ Cooking System
Powerful, flexible and responsive to your needs as well as your commands, the Electrolux ICON™ Infinite™ Cooking System combines art with science for a cooking experience that is unusually effortless. Our Infinite™ Cooking System is unique among cooking technologies. By generating a magnetic field, heat is created only when an electromagnetic element comes into contact with steel cookware. In short, the pot becomes the heating element while the cooktop remains cool. Click here to learn more.
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the fate of the incandescent lamp
join in the discussion: in these days of environmental consciousness and improved alternative technology, will the incandescent lamp go the way of the dinosaur?
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2007 salary survey
see where you fall in the profession, according to the latest architect salary survey from sister magazine ARCHITECT.
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 The Professional’s Choice: Next Dimension Pro
Windsor Windows & Doors recently introduced a professional grade vinyl window designed for light commercial, multi-family and residential applications. Featuring the Easy-Out Sash System™, Next Dimension Pro allows cleaning of the entire window from inside the home. Additionally, Mikron® vinyl extrusions ensure superior durability while Edgetech Super Spacer® and LoE2 Cardinal® glass provide a highly efficient glazing system. With a competitive price and lifetime-limited warranty, Next Dimension Pro is a smart and attractive window choice.
Learn more at www.windsorwindows.com
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homes designed without barriers
while boomers might not yet need grab bars or higher dishwashers, developers think they might like the idea of buying a home now that will be ready for potential aging challenges.
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appetite for bigger houses keeps growing
one in five american houses had at least four bedrooms in 2005, up from one in six in 1990, despite shrinking families and increasing costs for construction and energy.
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 Building a Superior Home?
Spider™ Custom Fiber Glass Insulation System from Johns Manville improves indoor air quality because it’s made without formaldehyde. It also fills all gaps and voids, reducing interior noise and contractor callbacks. Plus, its unsurpassed energy efficiency is what today’s homeowners expect. When it comes to health, safety and quality, Spider Custom Insulation is an obvious fit.
Order your Free Spider™ Insulation DVD at JM.com/builder.
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new products
new products and technologies debut at the International Builders' Show.
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ample samples
three companies are out to turn the materials library on its head.
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 AZEK® TRIMBOARDS HAS THE EDGE ON DESIGN AND LONGEVITY
The sky’s the limit when it comes to designing exterior trim with AZEK Trimboards. Specify the leading brand of trim for long-lasting beauty and designs that will withstand the test of time. AZEK Trimboards is more versatile than wood, both on the jobsite and in the millwork shop, where it can be easily milled, mitered, routed, turned on lathe and even heat-formed into arches and unique shapes. It does not require paint for protection, however if a paint color is desired, it has excellent paint adhesion that will last years longer than painted wood. Now, new Sherwin-Williams VinylSafe Color Technology makes it possible to paint AZEK products in a broad range of darker colors to suit any home design. With a 25-year warranty, AZEK Trimboards is the only brand of trim to hold a building code report (ESR-1074). Visit www.azek.com or call 1-877-ASK-AZEK
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