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innovative leader in capabilities and methods related to spherical shaped steel structures and components. Utilizing light gauge steel, tube steel, structural I-beam, channel, or plate.

Providing erection and construction services for Architects, Builders, Contractors and homeowners in residential and commercial building industry.

There are many demonstrations of prefabrication techniques that can be applied to architecturally designed homes. You will find diverse design strategies and solutions in a variety of building types.

is a diverse group of Architects and Engineers who have come together over their passion to offer modernistic spherical architecture.

is offering a ten sided geodesic truss kit, pre-fabricated of light gauge steel with rigid foam insulation.

gives us the opportunity to create our fantasies with the use of Modern Plastics in the realm of Housing, Transportation and recreation.

Offering interested consumers, battery powered electric propulsion systems, components and technological support for automotive and marine conversions.

geodesic dome home building kits. Pre-cut wood frame spherical geodesic structures.

FUTURE FORWARD DESIGN

MODULAR INSPIRATION

Published by Gibbs Smith, Publisher

When author Sheri Koones decided to renovate her own home, she conducted extensive design and construction research. Her discoveries then inspired her to compose content that would provide other homeowners with the knowledge and the tools needed to complete their own projects. Modular Mansions is a result of those endeavors. Ranging from quaint country cottages to architecturally modern dwellings, Mod Mansions explore the many faces of modular construction and illustrates why the method is fast becoming a popular option in home construction. Each featured project showcases beautiful, full-color photographs accompanied with informative editorial. As a whole, the book illustrates the varied possibilities available with modular homebuilding.

Anyone interested in the future of design and the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design toward a smarter and more sustainable future must check out lnhabitat. com: The blog devoted to all such things is a virtual wellspring of intriguing, oftentimes quirky content The site also links to a sundry of like-minded resources, serving as a springboard into a well of relevant information for modern shelter industry.

A SMART HOUSE DEFINED

Published by Harper Design International

What defines an innovative home, and who sets the standard we should strive to surpass? The Smart House by author James Grayson Truelove attempts to answer that very question. A visually captivating tour through some of the most impressive homes of today, The Smart House is divided into I three sections: smart technology, smart materials and smart design. Vibrant photographs and informative floor plans accompany detailed text descriptions of the 10 recently completed houses that are presented in this world The book also features an introduction by award, winning architect and industrial designer Michael McDonough, who discusses the evolution of home technology.

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