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The Advantages of Building a Narrow Lot Home

“Less is more” when designing a dream home for an urban or dense suburban environment. With shrinking home lot sizes and a desire to decrease their ecological footprint, potential homeowners are looking at narrow lot house styles; and employing more creativity and imagination to build their homes.

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Feng Shui: An Ancient Asian Art Gains Popularity in Western House Plans and Home Decor

Is your home design emitting positive energy? You may not know everything about Feng Shui principles. But take heart… and follow a few tips to make sure your home is positioned to allow unrestricted flow of energy to bring balance, harmony and prosperity to your life.

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The Coastal House Plan: Casual and Informal Living by the Water

Ever sit on your front porch and dream of gentle sea breezes and stunning views of nature and seascapes? You can make that a reality with the modern coastal or beachfront house plan – perfect for waterfront living, comfortable, informal, and built to withstand the forces of nature.

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What to Look for in Affordable House Designs

With the days of “bigger is better” over, people are looking for homes with smaller footprints. And fear not… there’s nothing shabby about affordable house designs, ranging from a one-story ranch to a two-story country home. These house plans can be just as stylish, appealing and luxurious as those in a posh neighborhood.

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Historical Progression of 3D Printing From Prototypes to 3D House Plans to Robotics

Today for practical use, home builders can actually use 3D printing to print out a 3D house plan thanks to The Plan Collection (http://www.theplancollection.com).

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Ready for Your Own Vacation Home? Here Is What to Look For

With so many home plan designs to suit your lifestyle and a real estate market that’s easing up, there’s never been a better time to consider a vacation home. Just imagine summer breezes on the front porch, a gentle wind rocking the hammock and swings, and a warm glow from the fireplace in the winter. We’ve come up with our checklist on exactly what you should look for in the perfect vacation home.

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“Girl Power” in the 1900s: The First Women Architects Find Success in a Man’s World

“And why shouldn’t a woman do as well at this profession as a man?” remarked Fay Kellogg, one of the first women architects in the U.S. Why not, indeed? Well before the phrases “girl power” and Sheryl Sandberg’s “lean in,” these remarkable female architects established the first all-women architectural firms in the country – and made a lasting impact to both architecture and business.

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Designing Your Dream Space: The Ultimate Guide to Great Rooms and Their Key Features

Unlock the secrets to crafting the perfect Great Room, where the fusion of open design, elegant architectural details, and flexible seating arrangements converge in a harmonious living space. Discover the allure of open concepts, seamlessly connecting the heart of your home, and embrace the charm of architectural details like exposed beams, crown molding, and wainscoting. Your Great Room becomes a versatile oasis for gathering, entertaining, and relaxation. Your dream living area awaits!

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Explore French Eclectic Architecture & Home Designs

From the sophistication of Paris apartments to the tranquility of country homes in Provence, and the quaintness of the half-timbered buildings in Normandy, French style house plans are marvelous sights. Think chateaus, rustic country farmhouses, and cottages – and you get the idea of the uniquely eclectic, romantic, and charming style of French home design. Each region in France is known for its own distinctive character – and has inspired countless homes in the United States and Canada.

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From Log Cabins to Southfork Ranch and Everything in Between… Variety Spices Texas Style Homes

For most of us, Texas means rambling ranches, mission-style homes, stately mansions, and plantations. To others, it’s also the Alamo, John Wayne, the Dallas Cowboys and those feuding Ewings of Southfork. And to anyone who was raised or spent significant time here, it is also the home of quaint towns, rolling hills, creeks, and rivers. So, it should be no surprise that Texas house styles are dictated by the state’s natural landscapes and unique geographical characteristics.