It is a fact that literature about bamboo in modern architecture is hard to find. At this time bamboo is just used as a forming and constructive element. Bamboo was introduced to Europe through some sporadic organizations and trial projects. In regions where bamboo is domestic, it was not just integrated in culture, but even ...
Home improvement projects can improve the look and value of your home dramatically. Though in some cases, using a home improvement project as a way to increase the value of your home can actually backfire and cost you money. So how will you be able to tell if the project that you have planned will ...
A long time ago, in Europe, furniture was not like our furniture is today. Most pieces were stuffed with straw or horsehair, and then covered with finely woven textiles. These magnificent textiles were covered with flour sacks and other pieces of woven cloth when they were not in use to keep them looking new. Furniture ...
While many home entertainment systems are confined to one room, some of the latest technologies in the world of audio/video home entertainment can expand these systems from the central viewing room to everywhere in the home, turning entertainment into a whole-home experience. Viewing Angle Tuning in at home has gone big time. Aiming to replace ...
Cork has been used for flooring for over a century. Finished cork floor can have the look of textured hardwood, the soft give of carpet, and the easy maintenance of vinyl. Throw in natural insulating and sound attenuation properties, and cork is an environmentally friendly flooring option worthy of attention. Beneficial by Nature A cross-section ...
Only a few years ago, a “home theater ” was only for the ultra-wealthy—the lucky few who could spare an extra room and tens of thousands of dollars on furnishings, equipment and accessories. But today, as high-definition has become mainstream and more people integrate widescreen televisions and souped-up audio systems into their homes, a true ...
With all that is happening in the world today – the aftermath of war, falling stock prices, a recession (in spite of what economists say) – more and more of us are nesting. That is, we are spending more time at home. While it is hard to control what happens in the outside world, home ...
Light switches are so old fashioned. While every home has numerous electrical, mechanical, communication, and entertainment systems, the connected home brings all of them together. By wiring the controls of each system to one point, commonly known as a control system overlay, the systems can be integrated and made interoperable. The control system overlay package ...