Home Design in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

The importance of indoor air quality.

Indoor Mold and Other Indoor Air Quality Issues

December 14, 2016

Indoor mold and other air quality issues deserve more attention today than in prior years. With home heating and cooling costs on the rise, and the likelihood that they will continue to rise, designers and builders are challenged to produce energy-efficient, air-tight homes. Because of this, indoor air quality issues are more important than ever.…

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New Home Design and Construction-Site Selection-RI-MA

October 19, 2016

  Author: Ed  Beauchemin Home Design and Construction ri-site selection: On any building project, before considering home design and construction, we must first find the right site. In selecting a lot for a new home, factors such as price, area schools and neighborhoods are universally understood. Factors, such as soil condition, topography and solar orientation should…

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Home Design and Construction RI-MA: dealing with the local building department

October 5, 2016

Author: Ed Beauchemin When it comes to Home Design and Construction always check with the local building department when in doubt. Home design and construction Ri Ma: when permits are required Building permits are required for construction, alteration and other work not considered to be ordinary  repairs. Ordinary repairs are non-structural, and do not include…

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Home Design RI-MA- Building Planning Part 2

September 28, 2016

  Author: Ed Beauchemin This is the second part in a series on home design and building planning. When considering a construction project, a little planning goes a long way to successfully obtain the desired results. Listed are areas in construction which are sometimes confusing and can lead to code violations. As always, exceptions and…

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NewHome Design Ideas: The Basics of Smart Design / RI-MA

September 21, 2016

New Home Design Ideas Rhode Island and Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin The following list of home design ideas covers many of the basic consideration home designers and building professionals need to know in order to streamline the design and home construction process. Building planning is an important part of any construction project. Smart design and…

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New Home Design Ideas RI-MA: Choosing the Right Fixtures

September 14, 2016

New Home Design in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Choosing the right fixtures may not be the first thing that comes to mind at the beginning of the home design process but it should be some where on your short list. Here’s why: Choosing the Right Fixtures: Faucets, the good, the bad and the ugly: Faucets…

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