http://archivaldesigns.info Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 20 May 2010 05:35:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In what has been a dour past for the economy, finally the light is at the end of the tunnel. The national association of Home Builders, Chief Economist, David Crowe delivered his predictions at the international builders show in Las Vegas in January 2010.  His predictions were that starts would rise ... http://archivaldesigns.info/construction-news/housing-and-economic-forecast-2010/ The Benefits of Building! 1. Quality Control Hire a quality control inspector to go through the house weekly. He will inspect the following with professional accuracy: Structural elements Exterior building materials and systems Roofing gutters, eaves, soffits, and fascia First and Second floor, garages, porches, decks, and attics Plumbing, cooling, and electrical HVAC Chimney and roof penetrations Grading and ... http://archivaldesigns.info/uncategorized/should-you-build-or-buy-your-home/ As an Architectural Company, Archival Designs Inc., we are often asked by many clients for insight into the upcoming trends. While we enjoy sharing our exposure to what is “hot” in the industry, we always encourage our clients to pay attention first to what they like as opposed to following ... http://archivaldesigns.info/house-plan-news/designer-trends-for-2010/ The AIA Home Design Trend Survey is conducted quarterly. Residential Architects and Design Leaders help to identify emerging trends in the house plan market industry. For ... http://archivaldesigns.info/house-plan-news/the-aia-home-design-trend-survey-results/ Finding that perfect house plan and building your dream home is well, a dream come true for many people. However, it isn't always straightforward nor an easy task. There are several things to consider when trying to build your home including the building materials, labor requirements, compliance with local authorities ... http://archivaldesigns.info/house-plan-news/new-house-plans/how-to-choose-the-right-builder/ With everything that is going on in our down economy today, there are a lot of houses for sale. There is no shortage of Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure are selling many of these homes. Needless to say, it's a buyer's market and homeowners need to know all the tricks ... http://archivaldesigns.info/real-estate/tips-to-sell-your-home-quickly-in-a-down-market/ Over the years Archival Designs has become synonymous with luxury home design. That's why when luxury real estate developer Larry Gage envisioned his latest development, The Estates at Valhalla, he started with Archival Designs' luxury house plans. Located in Morris County, New Jersey's much sought after Lake Valhalla region, The Estates ... http://archivaldesigns.info/house-plan-news/famed-real-estate-developer-larry-gage-to-feature-archival-designs-designed-homes-at-new-estates-at-valhalla/ The Dow Chemical Company on Oct. 5 unveiled its line of DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles, a ground breaking technology for affordable solar power.  Sure, massive photovoltaic installations on rooftops are nothing terribly new, but the ones we have seen are stuck on massive warehouses or elaborate stadiums in foreign lands.  ... http://archivaldesigns.info/products-and-services/dow-breaks-new-ground-with-affordable-solar-roof-shingles/ This year ahead looks increasingly positive for the active adult housing market, according to participants at an Oct. 7 Web seminar sponsored by the NAHB’s 50+ Housing Council.  Although, unemployment and tighter credit conditions still linger as constraints on sales and construction activity, they said, in the early stages of ... http://archivaldesigns.info/construction-news/50-housing-slump-comes-to-the-end-of-the-road/ They say knowledge is power. If what they say is true, then this is one powerful list! The following resources have been put together to give some of the most current and useful information available for builders and homeowners alike. Below you will find links to in depth resources provided ... http://archivaldesigns.info/tax-credits/valuable-resources-to-guide-us-through-the-current-economic-and-housing-trends/