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The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

Life of an Architect

There are two garages on this house, and both of them are disconnected from the main house (because this is a LEED Gold or better house, final paperwork has not been completed). The landscaping on this project – in keeping with the highest levels of LEED certification – is very low maintenance and site friendly.

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Houston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Besides basic information such as year constructed, number of units and average rent prices, we factored in community amenities such as outdoor spaces and fitness facilities. Residents have plenty of outdoor space to relax on, whether by the grotto-style pool or the eighth-floor outdoor living space.

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Israel – but first, let me take a groupie

Life of an Architect

She is also a LEED accredited Feng Shui consultant, lover of the outdoors, and a resident of New York’s Hudson Valley. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Bob is a licensed architect, LEED accredited professional, and past recipient of the AIA Dallas ‘Young Architect of the Year’ award.