Calculating fiber cement siding costs is an important step in the project planning process. The more details you know ahead of time, the better since we all know how quickly expenses can add up during a home project. When determining the cost of fiber cement siding, there are several elements that should be taken into … Continued
Over the last decade, the multifamily market has drastically evolved. Especially since 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, the expectations people have for the multifamily experience have changed — and Nichiha is excited to be on the forefront of this evolution. As you adapt to the changing expectations in the multifamily industry, consider anticipating the following … Continued
Modern design can mean different things to different architects, but most agree that unexpected details will always make an impact on contemporary projects. Sometimes, it’s those details that can win awards. Angled walls and soffit can add this kind of distinction to your design, and Nichiha recently approved this application for its architectural wall panels. … Continued
Shifting Perspective: How Natural Beauty Inspired a Builder to Revitalize a Neglected Site and Build a Home that Married Structure and Natural Surroundings When builders Arash Askarian and his wife Sherry, of Noura Homes, first found the property on Leyland Street in West Vancouver where they would design and build an ultra-modern, chic abode, it … Continued
Q: Why did you decide to update your home with a modern design? A: Having grown up in the South I was exposed to traditional home styles. I was introduced to modern art through my husband who began collecting contemporary works in his early 20s. Together, we continued to be drawn to bold art which makes a … Continued
Q: What can you tell me about how your house looked originally? Was it always a contemporary design? A: Oh no, the original house was a ranch-style house. Q: Okay…so why contemporary? What was it you were looking for? A: I like simple, clean, lean lines. That’s what I wanted to do. There are a lot of contemporary houses … Continued
Construction projects both large and small too often fall victim to preventable disruptions. Though builds are still completed, a lack of coordination can equate to less efficiency and more waste. A dearth of proper scheduling can also mean that job sites sit vacant as they await product, the right installers, or both. For modular projects, … Continued
Designers with international architectural firm HKS needed to maintain visual brand requirements and ensure long-lasting durability for the construction of the new Gaylord Resort in the Denver, Colorado area. About the Project: Translating a Tradition Designers at HKS were hired by Marriott to build their latest luxury Gaylord resort in Colorado. “The vision for the … Continued
California resident Bob Gates awoke to the alarming smell of burning trees at 3 a.m. on a chilly morning in October 2017. From the window of his home in the Redwood Valley, he could see a three or four-mile wide ridgeline that looked like a tidal wave of fire bearing down on his property and neighborhood. … Continued
Nichiha’s new Technical Design Review process works with architects to save time, money and effort on their next project by helping to ensure proper specifications, reduce design hours, lower project costs, and protect the product warranty. Nichiha’s Technical Manager for Architectural and Engineering Services, David Hohenstern, says that the Technical Design Review process “is a … Continued