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*CUSTOM System Selected for Tile and Stone Orange County’s Two Tallest Towers*

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Both tile contractors on this project used a Build Green® Emerald System™ of products from CUSTOM to prep, set, grout and seal the assemblies and contribute to expected LEED Gold certification. Visit our Spectrum Tower case study page for the full story.

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Why Green Architecture Is The Perfect Investment for Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Green architecture , in particular, has been given the unfortunate reputation of being too difficult and costly to implement in your own home. Read on to find out the ways in which sustainable architecture will improve your quality of living while saving you money and, of course, helping the environment. Image Via: Window World.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings.

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NeoCon reveals 2020 CEU seminars

Floor Covering News

The discussion will be based on case study examples that encourage designers to think more strategically about interior design, environmental graphics, as well as creating memorable spaces that are immediately and instinctively understandable. Speakers: Irena Savakova, RIBA, LEED AP BD+C, vice president, global design principal, LEO A.

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Renovating with a Green Perspective: Tips for Keeping an Eco-Friendly Mindset

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whenever possible, search out green systems and building materials. Source: Samsel Architects Invest in green materials and systems If you can afford it, focus on including green systems and materials into the structure of your home. The EPA estimates that these systems can help you save between $400-$1,500 per year.

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Israel – but first, let me take a groupie

Life of an Architect

I don’t know about you, but when I travel ( especially on a trip that is specifically geared towards architecture) I take a lot of photos. Prior to assuming her role at ArchDaily, Becky worked as an editor for OMA/AMO, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), Reiser + Umemoto and the Princeton University School of Architecture.

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The Best Homeowners Insurance to Safeguard Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Travelers is a great hub for diversified discount options, including multi-policy, new homebuyer and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) discounts. Thankfully, there are discounts you can acquire to counteract this, such as installing a security system. Household Insurance Study-Homeowners Insurance,” J.D.