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What is the Strongest Foundation for a House?
The foun­da­tion is fun­da­men­tal to the longevi­ty, strength, and struc­tur­al sound­ness of a house. Home­own­ers and pro­fes­sion­als often ask, Which foun­da­tion is the most effec­tive for a house?” Find out here!
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Innovations in Exterior Wall Construction: What You Need to Know
For gen­er­a­tions, the con­struc­tion of exte­ri­or walls has fol­lowed tra­di­tion­al prac­tices that have pri­mar­i­ly involved wood or steel fram­ing. These meth­ods have been the back­bone of res­i­den­tial and light com­mer­cial con­struc­tion, by pro­vid­ing shel­ter, sta­bil­i­ty, and a cer­tain lev­el of insu­la­tion.
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Party Wall Construction: Why ICFs Are the Best Option
Par­ty wall con­struc­tion plays a cru­cial role in the devel­op­ment of town­hous­es, con­do­mini­ums, and duplex­es. Par­ty walls are strate­gi­cal­ly placed to sep­a­rate indi­vid­ual units with­in a shared struc­ture, to pro­vide pri­va­cy, fire pro­tec­tion, and struc­tur­al sta­bil­i­ty.
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Understanding the ENERGY STAR Rating System for Better Efficiency
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10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
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Record-Low HERS Index Score Attained with Net-Zero Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Home
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3 Examples of Flood Resistant Architecture
Flood­ing is relent­less. It destroys homes, dis­places fam­i­lies, and leaves busi­ness­es in ruins.
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How to Start a Museum: A Guide to Building a Lasting Cultural Landmark
Muse­ums do more than dis­play art or his­to­ry — they offer spaces where peo­ple can con­nect with cul­ture, sci­ence, and cre­ativ­i­ty.
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Modern Museum Architecture: Designing for Flow, Preservation, and Comfort
Muse­ums shape how peo­ple inter­act with his­to­ry, art, and knowl­edge — long before they step into the first exhib­it. Lay­out and design choic­es influ­ence not only the vis­i­tor jour­ney but also long-term preser­va­tion, ener­gy use, and oper­a­tional func­tion.
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Choosing the Right Insulation R Value for High-Performance Homebuilding
Ther­mal con­trol defines the long-term com­fort and effi­cien­cy of every home. As ener­gy codes tight­en and build­ing sci­ence evolves, insu­la­tion per­for­mance is under more scruti­ny than ever.