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    Dover House: Design Through Construction
    David Hornstein

    Dover House: Design Through Construction

    Doug is producing a video series providing and in-depth look at the design and construction. See the trailer here.
    Weston Project Taking Shape
    David Hornstein

    Weston Project Taking Shape

    We're doing this project in two phases, building a guest wing that the client will move into, then tearing down and rebuilding the main...
    Douglas the Renderer
    David Hornstein

    Douglas the Renderer

    Doug, being 25, has far greater computer aptitude than myself, even though I've been laboring hard at 3D design for many years. He...
    Designing and Inventing
    David Hornstein

    Designing and Inventing

    In addition to designing, I’ve always been interested in inventing and product development. I have a number of patents for an AI system...
    Screen Porch Vs 3 Season Room
    David Hornstein

    Screen Porch Vs 3 Season Room

    In New England it can get buggy, so screen porches can be a nice way to extend your home to the outdoors. However, with our relatively...
    There is accounting for taste!
    David Hornstein

    There is accounting for taste!

    It’s very important for me to understand my clients’ preferences in order to design a home they will find appealing. Of course, every...
    Choosing a Contractor
    David Hornstein

    Choosing a Contractor

    I’m often asked by clients if can recommend a suitable contractor for their project. I want to touch on a few of the considerations that...
    Is Prefab Right for You?
    Admin

    Is Prefab Right for You?

    In the past, Prefab Houses (a house built in a factory and delivered to the site) have been synonomous with cheap and unimaginative...
    Construction Contracts Explained
    Admin

    Construction Contracts Explained

    The terms “estimate”, “bid “, and “contract” are sometimes confused, but have important differences. An estimate is an educated guess...
    Why you should insist on 3D design, not CAD from your architect
    Admin

    Why you should insist on 3D design, not CAD from your architect

    Clients often ask if I use CAD (computer aided design).  It’s really the wrong question- you should ask, do I design in 3D?  CAD started...
    This 3 minute video could change your life!
    Admin

    This 3 minute video could change your life!

    Well, not really, but you will get to meet David and see some cool projects. Maybe life-changing, in a minor way
    Labor of Love
    Admin

    Labor of Love

    I just discovered that my baby (the house I designed and built for my family) is for sale, so it seemed like a good opportunity to write...
    Skylights
    Admin

    Skylights

    Do skylights leak?  No.  That was easy!  Ok, I have to add some caveats- if they are of an older design-maybe.  If they are installed...
    Site Specific
    Admin

    Site Specific

    A while ago I was driving around with a realtor looking for land to build a spec house. The realtor asked “what kind of house do you...
    The Versatile Pergola
    Admin

    The Versatile Pergola

    Pergolas, or trellises as they are sometimes called (not really the same thing) are structures that form the frame of an outdoor roof,...
    Fun with Glass
    Admin

    Fun with Glass

    My company is called Light House because I love light, which means I love glass. I try to bring in as much light as possible through a ...
    What drives the cost of a project?
    Admin

    What drives the cost of a project?

    I’m often asked how much a certain type of project will cost, to which I reply “how much does a car cost?” The point being that the...
    LED Lighting
    Admin

    LED Lighting

    LED’s have been around for a while now, first as the displays in electronic devices and now in lighting. They use a fraction of the...
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