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Category Archives: Design/ Build Solutions
SawHorse, Inc. – Atlanta, GA – SnapShot of an Avondale Estates bathroom
Scope Within a 1930’s home, our client wanted to convert an existing bath into a one-of-a-kind master bath. Among the requirements for the bath were a large soaking tub, separate shower, toilet, two lavatories, decorative furniture and linen storage. Challenges … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta, Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine, Facebook, Green Building, SawHorse
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Design tools for renovations and additions at SawHorse
Can’t quite envision what your project is going to look like? There are many different tools out there that go beyond the 2D architecture plans that can help you get a better idea about what you project is going to … Continue reading
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“Good, Better, Best”- Flooring
The next segment in the My Design Partner series is flooring. In any type of renovation or new home build you will have to pick out or refinish the flooring in your home. There are many options to choose from … Continue reading
“Midnight Rain in Georgia”
When I was a kid- I could remember my mom singing” rain, rain, go away- come back another day” As I was driving to work on Monday and saw the Chattahoochee flooding several local businesses I found myself singing it … Continue reading
Matt on You Tube
Check out Matt Hoots on You Tube! Insidesign Presentation: Find out more about us here, check out our videos, and become a fan of us on Facebook! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet … Continue reading
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Fee fi {Faux} fum
All I can say is Wow! I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of design professionals last night on green design from IFDA and got to meet some great individuals at the same time. One of them was … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Green Business
Tagged design professionals, faux finisher, green, Indoor Air Quality
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Not so big remodeling
Our very own architect – Jimmy Carrion had one of his projects featured in Sarah Susanka’s latest book not so big remodeling. We both worked on it back when I was a project manager at our renovation division- SawHorse, Inc. … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions
Tagged additions, architect, Atlanta, EarthCraft, Energy Efficiency, renovation, sarah susanka, SawHorse
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Eco Showroom- “Green Flooring in our Showroom”
We are fortunate to have many friends at the Hoots Group. This year we made much progress on our Eco Showroom amidst all of the changes in the construction world. 3 companies in particular were especially gracious with their time … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Green products
Tagged bamboo flooring, FSC, green, heart pine flooring, reclaimed flooring, SawHorse, sustainable, voc
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Affordable housing conference hosted in Atlanta
The Hoots Group and Waldenour are going to be hosting part of a week long affordable housing training here in Atlanta, GA. Our portion of it will cover green materials and practice that should not cost more. We will also … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Green Building, Green Events
Tagged Atlanta, building, green, health, SawHorse, sustainable
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Solar Shading
I was looking at some posts on my linkedin account and saw this one that was talking about green fabrics as they apply to window coverings etc. I definitely support the concept of controlling sunlight and if you can reduce … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Energy Efficiency
Tagged building, Energy Efficiency, GA, green, LEED, reduce, Sun
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Green present wrapping 101
This post may just be for men (most women have bought and wrapped all of their gifts by now since they are more responsible). I am proud of myself. I actually bought my wife’s presents before Christmas Eve. She is … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Recycling
Tagged Atlanta, Christmas, green, recycle, reuse, SawHorse, sustainable
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Green Holiday Cards
Just finished writing holiday cards for all of my clients. My hand it tired, which is a good sign that many people have trusted their houses with my team. The first batch of cards is going out to all of … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Recycling
Tagged Christmas, green, holiday cards, recycle
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Superior Walls
When we built the 2008 Southern Building Showcase house, we used Superior Walls for the foundation. In a typical install the foundation wall can go in within the day and it ready to start framing immediately. For the 2009 house … Continue reading
Hoots Group Top 10 Things to Consider While Greenovating Your Home
One of the presentations that I give at conventions has a green case study in it and lists the Hoots Group Top 10 things to consider while greenovating. Whether you are building or renovating this list is a good start … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Green Building, Insulation, Solar Power and other renewable resources
Tagged Atlanta, comfort, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, green, greenovation, health, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, new construction, recycle, reduce, renovation, ROI, Solar Thermal, Sun, water, water sense
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