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What Is Mid-Century Modern, and Why Do We Love It So Much?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It is commonly used as a descriptor for any architecture, furniture, accessories, materials and technologies that grew in popularity after the end of the war. Brooke Schneider, a designer based in Long Beach, Calif., In mid-century architecture, large windows often play a key role.

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FSBO: Should You Sell Your Home Without a Realtor?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Yes, but according to Mark Cianciulli of The CREM Group in Long Beach, CA, homeowners may be influenced by their realtor’s opinion. When homeowners have put a lot of work into their homes, such as adding architectural details , they may want to wait for a buyer with a similar appreciation.

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Cheers, gt Patrick Anderson Having built a 16×12 outdoor studio with them in Long Beach (and having had one of the roof panels slip and land on my leg) I can attest to the weight of them. Not too good for walls but great for roofs and pre-finished both sides. Are these used over in Tx for residential construction??

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