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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists. A proper Design process that you follow or that must be followed.

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You Can’t Eat Your House and Have it Too

Life of an Architect

It’s common that during the construction process that people have to make a decision to balance their wishes and desires with the resources it will take to achieve them. The entire rear elevation is floor-to-ceiling glass – very expansive views were always an important consideration in the design of the house.

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