External Appearance
Why is this an iconic San Fransisco photo?
I am sure you have seen many different photographs of these houses if you have seen any publicity about San Francisco. They are known as the Painted Ladies. . . but why are they always photographed? I think the houses in…
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Timeless Design 2
I am spending some of my time, while I am travelling in the USA, looking at Architecture.One of my favourite architects is Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) and this is me in front of the Martin House in Buffalo. I often…
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A Secure, and Welcoming Front Door
Your entrance should provide a welcome to your guests, not look like a fortress! Consider this as an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet. For many, the house entrance and the front door can also be a conversation starter….
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Why Adding a Patio to your New Home is the Right Choice
Guest post by Bryan Alexander If you happen to live in Western Australia, you get to experience more sunshine hours than almost anywhere in the world, With the outdoor lifestyle firmly embedded into the culture, you really should spend some…
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Patterned Brickwork
What do you think of patterned brickwork? I think it can look well if its used with restraint and understanding. Unfortunately I don’t think this example that I recently saw qualifies. Those triple block features at the window are supposed…
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Roof Ventilation – Are Whirlybirds The Best Solution?
If you have ever been in the roof space of your house on a sunny day you will know that you very quickly start sweating! Why it gets hot Well the average roof size these days is probably around 200m2….
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Aerial Location
I don’t know if this post should be titled Aerial Location, or Roof Colour, but it illustrates some points worth remembering. Birds like to perch . . . . and when they fly away they like to lighten their load….
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Tacky Facade
I have been in England recently . . . and of course couldn’t resist spending some time looking at houses. This house has just about the tackiest facade I have seen in a long time. I don’t have a problem…
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Electricity Meter Box Location
Have you thought about where your meter box will go? As you can see from this photo it is often one of the earliest things to be installed . . . . . Don’t like it in the location and…
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Window Abbreviations
When you are looking at builders plans it can be hard to understand what all the abbreviations mean! Here are some common window Abbreviations /Acronyms: AL – Aluminium (also Alum) AW – Awning Window CG – Clear Glass CLR.OPG –…
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