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Rockaway Beach Pacifica ADU
Rockaway Beach Pacifica ADU
Refocus Photography and Virtual ToursRefocus Photography and Virtual Tours
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Fort Worth
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Fort Worth
Brooks Custom HomesBrooks Custom Homes
Barry Apartments
Barry Apartments
Venn Studio, Inc.Venn Studio, Inc.
Meet The Barrys. They are adjacent to each other, siblings of sorts. 1427 on the left with a dark and upright facade, 1421 on the right, a reimagined dingbat clad in perforated metal and smooth stucco. The two projects were commissioned by the same developer for extensive interior remodels and conversions into co-living apartments. Similar to our Butler Co-living Apartments, the design enlists creative storage and space saving solutions to present LA with a new option for housing.
Bold Farmhouse Condo
Bold Farmhouse Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
Mother in Law Suite Expansion
Mother in Law Suite Expansion
Incredible Homes & RenovationsIncredible Homes & Renovations
Vista degli esterni
Vista degli esterni
Magni e Mauri - Studio Architetti AssociatiMagni e Mauri - Studio Architetti Associati
Pasadena condominium remodel
Pasadena condominium remodel
Strong Studio DesignsStrong Studio Designs
Herons installed as a focal point for night lighting in drought tolerant garden.
Lambrook Terrace, SW6
Lambrook Terrace, SW6
MCB DevelopmentsMCB Developments
A maisonette refurbishment in Fulham including a loft extension and addition of external roof terrace
Loftcube
Loftcube
AISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATERAISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATER
2007 Kortrejt Die großen, bislang ungenutzten Flachdächer mitten in den Städten zu erschließen, ist der Grundgedanke, auf dem die Idee des Loftcube basiert. Der Berliner Designer Werner Aisslinger will mit leichten, mobilen Wohneinheiten diesen neuen, sonnigen Lebensraum im großen Stil eröffnen und vermarkten. Nach zweijährigen Vorarbeiten präsentierten die Planer im Jahr 2003 den Prototypen ihrer modularen Wohneinheiten auf dem Flachdach des Universal Music Gebäudes in Berlin. Der Loftcube besteht aus einem Tragwerk mit aufgesteckten Fassadenelementen und einem variablen inneren Ausbausystem. Schneller als ein ein Fertighaus ist er innerhalb von 2-3 Tagen inklusive Innenausbau komplett aufgestellt. Zudem lässt sich der Loftcube in der gleichen Zeit auch wieder abbauen und an einen anderen Ort transportieren. Der Loftcube bietet bei Innenabmessungen von 6,25 x 6,25 m etwa 39 m2 Wohnfläche. Die nächst größere Einheit bietet bei rechteckigem Grundriss eine Raumgröße von 55 m2. Ausgehend von diesen Grundmodulen können - durch Brücken miteinander verbundener Einzelelemente - ganze Wohnlandschaften errichtet werden. Je nach Anforderung kann so die Wohnfläche im Laufe der Zeit den Bedürfnissen der Nutzer immer wieder angepasst werden. Die gewünschte Mobilität gewährleistet die auf Containermaße begrenzte Größe aller Bauteile. design: studio aisslinger Foto: Aisslinger
Ashburton SDA
Ashburton SDA
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
Incorporation of Modern Architecture to support Specialist Disability Accommodation for Australian. Providing quality and comfortable home to the occupants. We maximized the land size of 771 sqm to incorporate 11 self contained units with 2 bedrooms + 2 Overnight Onsite Assistant (OOA). External wrapped with concrete look - Exotec Vero from James Hardie with timber screening and white brick to complete a contemporary touch. This 3 storey Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) has taken full consideration of its site context by providing an angled roof form that respect the neighbourhood character in Ashburton.
Wooden House
Wooden House
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Facciata. Realizzazione dell'azienda Marlegno. Foto di Simone Marulli
Coming Soon: Erweiterung einer Altbauwohnung
Coming Soon: Erweiterung einer Altbauwohnung
DANS ArchitekturDANS Architektur
Peaks at Sloans Lake- Design by 303 Development
Peaks at Sloans Lake- Design by 303 Development
303 Development303 Development
Communities - Ketchum, Idaho (40)
Communities - Ketchum, Idaho (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Multi-Family
Multi-Family
Heritage General Building Contractors LLCHeritage General Building Contractors LLC
Our Work
Our Work
NGC RenovationNGC Renovation
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Inspired Home Builders LLCInspired Home Builders LLC
The Cairnhill, Japanese Roof Garden
The Cairnhill, Japanese Roof Garden
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
Watch Tower
Watch Tower
StockWall Construction Inc.StockWall Construction Inc.
Grace Aston
Mother in Law Suite Expansion
Mother in Law Suite Expansion
Incredible Homes & RenovationsIncredible Homes & Renovations

Green Flat Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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