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The Origins and Meaning of a Sustainable Home and Lifestyle

The word sustainable is used in many different contexts these days. It has become deeply embedded in the vernacular and used when people discuss everything from home-building, lifestyles, and public policy. From our vehicles to our homes to our appliances, the idea of ‘going green’ is far-reaching and forward-thinking. It involves the underlying idea that …

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The Essential Guide to Choosing Custom Cabinets for Your Custom Home: How to Get Started 

The custom home journey begins with a desire to make your home extraordinary. The initial impulse is different for every homeowner and is often fueled by different aesthetic visions, but building a custom home goes far beyond choosing a layout. In fact, most homeowners are often taken by surprise when they realize the amount of …

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Bring Nature Into Your Home With These Mood-Altering Home Features 

Modern man’s relationship with nature is often distant. Some argue that modern living—despite its creature comforts, conveniences, high-tech devices, and fast access to information—has had a profound effect on the way people live with and understand nature. One of architecture’s most beloved figures, Francis Lloyd Wright, once said that he “believed in God only he …

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Buying A Custom Home: Important Questions To Answer

Custom homes represent the best kind of customization you can have. The ability to craft the home of your dreams from the ground up is second to none. However, before you rush to start your custom home journey, you need to ensure that you’re prepared for a custom home.  In this article, we’ll walk through …

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Sustainability and Seattle: How Custom Homes Lead The Way

As the climate continues to be altered, the focus on sustainable, carbon-conscious technology grows worldwide. People across the globe are already seeing the effects of climate change, and are trying to change course before it’s too late.  With Seattle being a city on the water, climate change can have a unique effect on the city, …

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