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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

3D-printed house in Austin, TX by Icon Icon has partnered with New Story , a charity dedicated to ending homelessness by providing shelter in distressed and poor communities, to print 800-square-foot houses in under a day for roughly $4,000. The one-bedroom, one-bath home has a striking living room and kitchen laid out over 1,000 square feet.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles

Tile Talk

You can combine our individual garden tiles with solid colored ceramic or stone tiles, rope borders, pencil liners, or you can opt for our Garden Tile Murals for an increased visual impact for your kitchen backsplash. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul." - Alfred Austin. design standards.

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Design Hounds take on KBIS ~ #BlogTourKBIS

Time2Design

. ~ FXO Photography KBIS , in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for more than 50 years. I am h onored to call myself a Design Hound!

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Don’t Focus on Cosmetic Features When Buying a Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

However, John Blackman, a realtor at Keller Williams/ Heart of Austin Homes Team , tells Freshome that you can purchase one of these sink faucets for $200 to $300. If you’re looking at a kitchen or bathroom with outdated hardware, don’t let these cosmetic features be a deciding factor. or ‘Is this home a relative bargain?’

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Decorator On Demand: Urning for a Home Urinal?

Decorator on Demand

. ;) Its good for our environment, because you can get waterfree urinals and save thousands of gallons of water each year or even if you get them with water, they still use less water per flush than your standard toilet. austin lawn man. HIGH SHINE IN THE KITCHEN! New House Diary: The Kitchen Sink. Kitchen Design Help!

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Why Architects should Blog | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Why Architects should Blog Why Architects should Blog Bob Borson — May 5, 2014 — 40 Comments I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). Architectural Studio - 4. I’m sure it was great! Your Email Address.

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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

Trendir Magazine

Austin shipping container house. This modern house featured on HGTV belongs to Keith Lasseigne who built it in Austin, Texas. Using five 40′ standard containers and six 20′ containers the architect created a house that cantilevers over the site. Kalkin has worked with Butler to construct this fabulous home.

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