The owners’ parents purchased this condo new at a Vermont ski resort in the late 1960s, and very few changes were made until last year—over 40 years later! The floor, ceiling, and walls were all concrete, which was a widely used material during the time period when it was built. The architect, homeowner, and builder worked closely together with the 900-sq.-ft. space to create an updated, comfortable, and beautiful place for full-time living. Some of the materials used are reclaimed wood and Vermont-quarried marble. Local craftsmen were brought in to create the unique kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanities, hand-forged railings, and radical layered ceilings (with stunning lighting). This outdated “concrete box” has become a one-of-a-kind home that will stay in the family for generations to come.
Everyone wants their bathrooms to be beautiful, but few know the challenge of arranging all the fixtures, storage, and convenience of a great bathroom into one of the smallest space in our homes. This book has hundreds of ideas to inspire you.
The New Carbon Architecture: Building to Cool the Climate
With this book, architect Bruce King changes the conversation around what it means to build a green home. Take everything you thought you knew about the topic, and just set it aside and let Bruce explain why embodied carbon trumps the rest of what is undoubtedly important.
This book earned author Sarah Susanka a reputation as a small house guru, yet, that wasn’t exactly her goal. This book isn’t about building a small house, it’s about building a smart house, one that matches how we live, and prioritizing beauty and comfort over size.
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