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3 Tips for Buying Green

For many builders, green is becoming an important priority. Products that promote our planet’s health are high in demand, because they reduce energy costs and minimize our carbon footprint. Here are a few tips for buying building products that are eco-friendly and have a positive impact on our environment. 1) Use nontoxic, nonhazardous materials. Avoid products ...
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Outdoor Dining Royalty Style – At Stokesay Castle

Have you ever dined in an English castle? Anyone can feel like royalty at Stokesay Castle in Pennsylvania, inspired by a 13th century English castle with the same name. Although the entire castle recently underwent massive restorations, it still has a great medieval feel to it. The owner dedicated millions to restoring a castle in ...
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Striking Curves in Architecture – An Opening Act

How can you use a NanaWall to create a striking architectural element? Take a look at this beautiful curved opening at the Sunset Idea House in Monterey, a wall of floor to ceiling glass that opens. Exposed wooden beams and modern pendant lamps complete the expansive look, but it’s the curved wall of glass that ...
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Why FSC Certified Wood is Important

If sustainability is important to you when you remodel a home or design a new building, look for FSC certification on wood products. It’s the best indicator that a product was sourced in an environmentally-friendly, socially and economically responsible manner. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets very strict standards for forest products and ensures that ...
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A Modern Conference Room Enclosed with Moving Glass Walls

Nobody wants to work in an office space that’s dark or cramped; we all want a spacious, light-filled workplace. It’s proven that aesthetically-pleasing offices facilitate work performance and boost employee morale.  A creative, functional office sets the tone of a company. That’s why KUBE Architects completely renovated the CompTIA office in Washington using clean lines ...
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Introducing Paired Panels – for Restaurants and Homes with Limited Space!

Here’s the perfect solution for someone who wants to use a folding system for their large opening, but has limited space to fold and stack the panels. Paired panels allow greater design flexibility because of their unique stacking capabilities. Each pair of panels operates independently from the other with the ability to stack on both ...
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Garage Conversions Add Square Footage – And Style!

Garage conversions are a great way to add living space to your home – they can add anywhere between 200 to 400 livable square feet! As a family grows into a home, oftentimes their requirement for space does as well. The garage is a perfect candidate, especially when it’s used as storage for unwanted clutter ...
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10 Strategies to Make the Most of your Project Budget

Operable glass wall systems vary greatly in price, depending on the system and options you select. If a project specifies a folding door system but has a limited project budget, there are ways to optimize cost! Take a look at some of the suggestions below: Standard color: NanaWall has taken many of the most popular color ...
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