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Design ...Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA) expert site with links to hundreds of ADA related sites: government, legal, associations and articles on current ADA issues and case law. http://www.istal.com/smoke/ 3-D Home Architect by Broderbund. A leader in home design software. Whether you're a day-dreamer or a serious do-it-yourselfer, you'll love designing and remodeling with this software. It's easy and intuitive. Start from scratch, or you can modify one of 150 floor plans. http://www.broderbund.com Building a new home? Your options these days expand far beyond what was ever available to home owners in the past. To consider some of your choices and the implications of those choices, turn to alt.architecture.alternative, a Usenet newsgroup that features ideas and how-to's for the home of the '90s. Learn more about how you can use solar energy throughout your new home; take a look at some of the art deco styles that are back in fashion; read about prefab housing; consider the houseboat alternative; find out where you can access the best floor planning software; and lots more. news:alt.architecture.alternative Bob Vila's home design. www.bobvila.com At Virtual Home Design you can download CAD software and view a design in 3-D http://www3.islandnet.com Sierra Home. Garden Encyclopedia, an easy-to-use plant database that helps you find the right plants for the situation; 3D Deck, software that builds a structurally sound deck; Photo LandDesigner, which creates a photo of what your yard or home would look like; and 3D Landscape, which has the unique feature of showing growth over time and seasonal changes, along with virtual walk-through http://www.sierra.com Back to Top
Solar Energy and Energy Conservation ...Oikos - the most comprehensive database of products and services for energy-efficient, environmentally-responsible building construction. http;//oikos.com/irisinfo/ The Solar Energy Network has established web domains which are completely dedicated to all aspects of solar energy. http://solarenegy.com/ The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy. http://www.ases.org Solar Utilities Network. There mission statement, "Our salvation has to be in our hands and our tools. We start with a passion for preserving energy, our own and the energy capital of our planet. Every day we find new ways to use existing tools to improve life for every living species. We mean to use the Internet, our learning and teaching skills, personal persuasion, and unwavering attention to reform energy use until life can be sustainably enjoyed by everyone". http://www.solarnet.org Florida Solar Energy Center. A research institute of the University of Central Florida. The Florida Solar Energy Center maintains the facilities, expertise and the management, research and support staff to perform high-quality contract research. In recent years the Center has performed highly successful contract research for both public and private institutions and organizations, across the nation and internationally. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/ The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings. The project is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the national ENERGY STAR Program for improving energy efficiency in homes. http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/ ENERGY STAR-labeled products use less energy than other products, save you money on utility bills, and help protect the environment. Look for the ENERGY STAR label on household appliances, home electronics, office equipment, heating and cooling equipment, windows, and residential light fixtures, and other products. http://www.epa.gov/energystar/ What is an ENERGY STAR Home?. An ENERGY STAR Home uses 30 percent less energy for heating, cooling and water heating than a home based on the Model Energy Code, while protecting the environment and saving you money. Features of an ENERGY STAR Home include: Improved Insulation, Advanced Windows, Tightly-Sealed Ducts, High-Efficiency Heating and Cooling, Reduced Air Infiltration. http://inotes.icfkaiser.com/epa/estar/eshaware.nsf/webpages/WhatisanEnergyStarHome.htm Geothermal heating and cooling. This site is full of information for homes and business with case studies. The site is operated by the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium. http://www.geoexchange.org Earth bermed and earth sheltered housing. http://www.liquefaction.com/berm/ Million Solar Roof Initiative of the United States Department of Energy, Washington. Provides information about a government initiative for installing one million solar roofs by 2010 http:/www.eren.doe.gov/millionroofs Environmental Defense Foundation. Follows environmental issues. http://www.environmentaldefense.org The Residential Energy Efficiency Database is a free, educational, on-line information and publication service designed to promote the benefits of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. http://www.its-canada.com/reed/index.htm Solar, site and house planning guidelines. http://www.its-canada.com/reed/sshp/index.htm A good site which strives to assist people in their efforts to use energy and water efficiently. http://www.efi.org/ Back to Top
Architecture and Building Resources ...Download HUD handbooks and materials design architecture.. http://hudclips.org/lgi/index.cgi The AEC InfoCenter site provides a large body of information and resources for architects and construction engineers. Users can find a library of technical documentation regarding home construction, libraries, architectural firms, professional associations, schools, construction firms, and much more. This site also provides links to other sites with architectural information on the Web. http://www.aecinfo.com/ Building Trades Directory. Information on building materials and products from the manufacturers web site. http://www.buildingtradedir.com/ Building Code Consultants. Full service building code consulting for architects, municipalities, businesses and home owners. http://www.codesourcepc.com/ Builder Magazine. http://www.builderonline/com BuildNET the largest and #1 rated building industry search engine. http://www.buildnet.com/index.htm This site began as a demonstration of Microsoft's powerful NT server software has become a useful web tool. TerraServer http;//www.terraserver.com is a database of declassified satellite spy images provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and Spin-2. Search for a location almost anywhere in the United States and abroad. Craftsmen Book Company. http://www.craftsman-book.com/index.htm. On-line book store, over 175 titles for the construction industry. Free downloads of their estimating program and 600-page labor and material cost book. Contractor's resource links. A discussion on surface drainage around your home provided by the Pennsylvania Dept of Environment Protection can be found at Guidelines for surface drainage around a home. http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/Can_Do/drainage.htm BuildingOnline offers a multi-site search engine exclusively for the residential home building and DIY / home improvement industry. A comprehensive web site for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers and the entire residential building industry. http://www.buildingonline.com/ The National Affordable Housing Network (U.S.) is an independent non-profit organization. This organizations goals are to create affordable, resource-efficient housing for low income consumers through sustainable technologies. http://www.nahn.com/ EcoDesign Resource Society strive to create buildings and communities that respect our planet's ecosystems and the health of its inhabitants. http://www.ecodesign.bc.ca/ This site has a tremendous contact and energy efficiency resource list with over 400 listings from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. http://eande.lbl.gov/cbs/exroads/EnergyXroads.html Composting waterless toilet. The Clivus Multrum. No discharge, no pollution, no odor, no noise, no chemicals. http://clivusmultrum.com/ Back to Top
Home Improvement ...ImproveNet: America's Home Improvement Network. Nations largest independent service helping homeowners find reliable contractors, designers and lenders. http://www.improvenet.com Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com Home Building & Remodeling Network. How to features, renovations ideas, library of free software for builders and remodeling specialists. http://www.hbrnet.com HouseNet. Interactive calculators to help you estimate the amount of paint, wallpaper or drywall needed, advise on plumbing, electrical and heating problems. http://www.housenet.com Remodels on line. http://www.remodelers.com/ Kitchen and bath information with a pinch of good humor. http://www.kitchen-bath.com/ Your link to major home appliances web sites. http://www.homeappliances.com/index.shtml On line directory for building and home improvement products and information http;//www.build.com Better Homes & Gardens Online. extensive site features the Home Improvement Encyclopedia, which has instructions and guidelines for more than 1,000 home improvement projects, and has information for novices and experts alike. http://www.betterhomesandgardens.com Picture This Home! Bath. Users can plan and visualize their new bathroom down to the very last detail, from name brand towel bars to soap dishes. Autodesk's program lets consumers mix and match thousands of decorative finishes from more than 30 top brand name manufactures from wall paper to washcloths. http://www.picturethishome.com Good site for home repair, appliance links, small engine links, free stuff, computer help and LIGHTSHOUSE (yes a building with a light on the top) repairs. http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/rokyrhoads/index.html Visit this site to take a virtual tour of four model homes, 1) Las Vegas Custom Home, 2) The Home of the Future, 3) The 1998 New American Home, 4) The 1997 New American Home. The tour is fun. Using your mouse you can walk around the house. http://builder.hw.net/news/1997/showhomes/virtual/virtual2.htx Wet basement? Visit this site for good sound advise on basement de-watering systems. http://www.thewaterproofers.com This site offers instructions on everything from appliance care to brick and masonry work, to kitchen and bathroom projects. http://www.DoItYourself.com Dap the Baltimore based company that manufactures caulks, sealants and adhesives offers a "U-Fix-It-House" that promises information about "everything you need to seal it, stick it, patch it, repair it, tile it and paint it yourself. http://www.dap.com Home Doctor offers a diverse range of info on healthy housing issues such as lead, general energy efficiency tips and home handyman repairs. http://homedoctor.net/ A collection of links to further information on different aspects of home improvement. http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/1618/ Back to Top
Real Estate ...Reals-Real Estate Directory. http://www.reals.com/ The official Internet site of the National Association of Realtors. Realtor.com http://www.realtor.com Back to Top
Check out your options ...Americas most established home plan company http://www.garlinghouse.com United Design Associates custom plan services http://www.uniteddesign.com New Homes. A large selection of to-be-built and newly constructed homes. www.homebuilder.com Search and Browse thousands of Custom Home Plans, Floor Plans and Home Photos. http://www.planroomonline.com/ Energy efficient house plans. http://www.its-canada.com/reed/eehp/index.htm Back to Top |
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