Design and Construction

Design and Construction Websites

This category is intended for resources related to participating in the design and construction of new homes and/or major additions. This includes tips on how to be your own general contractor, how to work with contractors and businesses, and tips for optimizing the design of a complete home. This category does not include sites which sell goods and services online (Shopping: Home and Garden), sites for businesses that design or manufacture products (Business: Construction and Maintenance), or sites offering advice for purchasing decisions (Home: Consumer Information).- Category ID : 83215

List of Design_and_Construction Sites 13 Websites

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Village Post And Beam

Photo journal which documents the 1998 construction of a post and beam home centered around a "great room."

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Adobe by the Rio Grande

Watch the construction of a traditional adobe home being built near Albuquerque, NM. Weekly updates by Adobe Home builder, David C. Peterson.

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Idea Workshop Journal

Collection of articles focusing on design issues in the home. Covers designing a home office, basement foundation guidelines, planning for accessibility, zoned heating and cooling systems, creating architectural detail with drywall, and kitchen design.

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Rafter Layout with Log Timbers

Instructions and drawings explaining how to layout log rafters using a steel square.

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Mass Custom Home

Article by Masa Noguchi, Ph.D that discusses a new approach to the delivery of quality affordable homes of tomorrow.

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How Did I Do It?

Information, pictures, and instructions for home improvement projects such finishing a basement, remodeling a bathroom, and installing central air.

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Help For Unhappy Homeowners

List of steps which can be taken by homeowners that are unhappy with their builder.

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The Masonry Institute of St. Louis

Highlights the best in Masonry design - interior and exterior photos including information about the builder, the architect, the mason supplier and contractor.

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