As any homeowner will tell you, big-ticket appliances don’t come cheap. Even lower-end dishwashers, laundry machines and refrigerators are liable to cost a pretty penny. Furthermore, having essential appliances serviced,…
The cool breezes, long shores, the walk on sand, the beautiful sunrise and sunset can be relaxing. The best place to find it all, will of course be the beaches.…
When you own a home, you need tools. Even if you don’t plan to DIY any major home improvements or repairs, there will still be minor things you’ll need to…
Having a property that you can rent is a great way to earn some extra cash. But if you are not doing anything to improve it, you are depriving your…
Ceiling fans can be super useful for moving air around in your home -- in the summer, they can create a cooling breeze that allows you to turn your thermostat…
Your HVAC system is vital in your home. It can control the humidity, temperature, and quality of the air to make you feel more comfortable. This system prevents you feeling…
Although Ireland is a country with relatively calm weather, we still have our shares of storms and other extreme weather conditions that often cause severe destruction to our homes. However,…
When you planning your new home, there are lots of things that you need to think about. There are the obvious ones like needing to consider the way that the…
It’s never easy to find a good contractor. Where do you even start? And once you do get some quotes, how can you tell whether the contractor you’ll choose will…
Malalcahuello Chile - mc2 Arquitectos Built area: 50 m2 Construction materials: Pine and glass Year Built: 2013 A wall of glass and the soft…
We wrote some years back about early research into solar paints. At that time, the research was aimed at making the paint act as photo-electric collectors in the same way…
Guanacaste, Costa Rica – Ben Gracia Saxe Built: 2010 Bamboo is an extraordinarily versatile material. It’s strong, flexible, lightweight, totally renewable and, potentially very long lasting even when in…
Bamboo flooring is becoming an increasingly popular option in new homes and in renovations. Before deciding whether to install a bamboo floor , it's important that you know and understand the…
By Guest Blogger Munir Vahanvati The use of triangles is one of the fundamental principles for bamboo construction which is commonly used in most bamboo structures for stability and rigidity.…
This article was originally written in March 2012. It was last updated on the 16th of March, 2017. If you’re struggling with skyrocketing energy bills, you’re in good company. In…
The two most daunting questions in the minds of first time owner builders are: What are the steps or process I need to follow to build a house as an…
We choose to owner-build for many and varied reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we have a limited budget and want to save as much as possible. Other times it’s because we…
Badaling China - Penda Design HouseConcept onlyBadaling is a forested mountain area about 100 kilometres from Beijing. It is one of the main sites for viewing and walking The Great…
Commune by the Great Wall Near Biejing China - Kengo Kuma and Associates Year built: 2002 Built area: 529 m2 (5,713 sq. ft.) The Bamboo Wall…
ShiQiao, Yangzhou China - World Consulting & Design (HWCD) Building Area: 400m2 Completed: May 2012 Yangzhou is a city located to the north-west of Shanghai. It is home to Huaiyang-style…
Vietnam - Vo Trong Nghia Vietnam has a long tradition of bamboo construction. When local architects, Vo Trong Nghia were briefed to design a bar come meeting place, bamboo seemed…
Bali, Indonesia - John and Cynthia Hardy Builders: PT Bambu Rainforests continue to disappear at an alarming rate. Environmentalists and designers, John and Cynthia Hardy have experienced the loss and degradation first…
Bali, Indonesia - PT Bambu Built area: 18,700 m2 (201,285 sq. ft) Year built: 2010 Photography: Courtesy of Bambu Indah Collection The infinite joy of bamboo Some time back we showed…
