Located in South Hero, Vermont, this 12-acre property is anything but your typical homestead. Architect Office Birdseye designed this house with the surrounding landscape in mind. The 5,430 square-foot home features three expanding rectangular sections joined by a long hall and peaked gable roofs. Exterior Materials — A Contemporary Twist on Country Rather than standard […]
Enhancing your home’s exterior is more than just adding curb appeal; these are investments that can increase your home’s aesthetic and monetary value. Making your home’s exterior look more expensive requires strategic planning and budgeting to create an overall impression of luxury and sophistication. Whether you want to impress guests, potential homebuyers, or satisfy your […]
A roofing square is a term used by contractors, roofing manufacturers, and shingle suppliers to describe a specific amount of roofing materials or the size of a roof. A roofing square is a 10×10 section of the roof, which equals 100 square feet. When you need to order roofing material (or when your contractor does […]
The craftsman home style emerged as an architectural style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The craftsman home style, also known as American craftsman style, began as a reaction to the ornate and mass-produced industrially driven architecture of the Victorian age. The craftsman style left its imprint all around the United States, but […]
There are several types of dormers, each with its own set of characteristics that contribute to the overall structure’s aesthetics. Dormers are structural elements that break up the surface of the main roofline, allowing light and space to enter the interior space beneath the roof and making it more functional. The diversity of dormers demonstrates […]
Modern house design is an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century. This architectural style continues to influence contemporary residential and commercial design because its simple lines transcend traditional boundaries and integrate well with many other styles. Modern house design remains one of the most relevant in building design and allows designers to craft […]