Sure, solar panels are a great way to capture the sun’s energy and power your small house but the good old traditional solar panel never really caught on for good reason. Nobody wants an unsightly bulky armature in front of their house. Luckily we have come a long way and with Solé Power Tile the genius of collecting the sun’s energy is hidden within the beautiful tile product, offering the benefits of photovoltaic panels and at the same time preserving the beauty of your home.
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The problem of the Minimum Dwelling has always occupied architects and designers. From modernist thought leaders in the 20th century who introduced the idea of modular dwellings precisely tailored to fit the needs of an individual or a family to more recent proposals such as the Micro Compact House featured at a recent exhibit at the Modern Museum of Art in New York, the question still prevails:
How much space do we really need?
Oversized homes use more energy, therefore generating higher monthly bills and are otherwise more costly to upkeep than …

One of the things clients worry about most when designing and moving into a small house, is storage. By utilizing small areas that would otherwise be empty or dead space, you can add shelves, drawers, and open display areas for prized possessions or things you want to hide.
Closets - The largest impact can often happen in the closet. The old days of one simple shelf and one bar for hanging clothes are long gone. Built in closet systems can be designed to fit your clothing and accessories so there is …

Whether you are thinking about building your first home, or your fifth, creating the custom home design you want can be a difficult process. Working with an experienced architect will help you think about what you want and need in a floor plan, choose materials to fit your lifestyle, and create a finished house plan that will fulfill your dreams, no matter how small or large. Think about these areas when you take your ideas to your architect:
Lot - Take a look at your lot from every angle to find …

Creating space in a small home can be difficult, but you don’t have to knock down walls or build on to maximize the space you already have in your small house. These tips will help you find space where you didn’t think you had it, or help make your rooms feel bigger without adding actual floor space.
Mirrors - My favorite way to immediately open a room is to add a large ornate mirror. You don’t have to panel an entire wall, just choose an area where the mirror will reflect …