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When I was at the DausHaus at Daley Center here in Chicago a few weeks back I over heard a woman who said she loved the idea of saving money using passive design principles but stopped in pursuing it for…
Does an interior designer function the same as an interior decorator? Both involve aspects of interiors but they are different activities. Interior designers makes changes to an interior space from renovation, like knocking down walls to selecting paint colors and…
Home Design Find has some beautiful examples of using hardwoods in the architectural interior design of the home. Choosing the right wood can add depth to your overall design. The use of stains or no stains at all convey a…
The Morpholio Project has a trace paper sketching app for your iPad called “Trace App” designed by architects and is perfect for interior designers because it allows you to sketch anywhere with any stylus. Just take a picture with your iPad…
A single story concrete bungalow designed by architects Harunatsu-Archi in Iriomote, a remote Japanese island, is built to withstand a harsh climate and natural disasters. Architects added projecting canopies to protect the home from the direct sunlight and have screens that can be fastened…
Solar-Powered Home with Sustainable Gardens Imagine a home featuring an eco-friendly lifestyle nestled in the stunning landscapes of Iceland—a 1,500-square-foot dream house designed with reclaimed and recycled local wood, powered by solar energy, and thriving with a self-sustained garden. This…