Catalyst Blog

0 Architecture, Technology

•December 3, 2019•Alex Altieri

Stunning and Sustainable: Designing for Both Beauty and Resilience

Alex Altieri of Vectorworks, reviews Kipnis Architecture + Planning's use of Vectorworks for Sustainable design & integration with the NextHaus Alliance team

•October 30, 2019•Bob Hursthouse

A Landscape That is as Sustainable as it is Stunning

The goal of designed and managed sustainable landscapes is to maintain soil integrity, create plant and animal diversity, and, ideally, contribute to our overall wellness.

•September 24, 2019•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Architects Can Save the World!

Nathan Kipnis talks about the 2030 Commitment’s goal it is to get all architects to design their buildings to net zero carbon by 2030.

Lakefront Nightshot Rustic Modern Lakefront Residence

•August 27, 2019•Dean MacMorris, ASLA

Shedding New Light on LEDs in Landscape Illumination

Dean MacMorris goes over the different options of LED illuminated landscapes and their benefits.

0 Architecture, Resilience

•July 30, 2019•Gabriela Taylor

Wood is Good

Homes should be thoughtful, sustainable, and built for life. These are some of the core values at NextHaus Alliance. Gabriela of Sierra Pacific goes over the topic on wood windows and doors.

0 Resilience, Technology

•July 10, 2019•Joe Barrett

Independence Days: Smart Home Technologies Control Energy Off and From the Grid

Joe Barrett talks about integrated technologies and control systems that enable greater sustainability and resiliency

0 Resilience, Technology

•June 20, 2019•Larry Berliant

Second City Savant(s)

Larry Berliant of Berliant Builders talks about his trip to NYC to view demonstrations by Savant, USAI , Delos, and Lutron.

Modern Master Bathroom

•June 11, 2019•Wendy Cohen

The Cost-Value Equation for Stunning, Sustainable Living

How much does it cost to build a sustainable custom home or estate? Wendy Cohen of PowerHouse Recruiting & NextHaus Alliance Reviews

Sustainable Riverfront Eco Home Metal Roof

•May 28, 2019•PAC CLAD

Topping Off the Resilient Home

Resilience is one advantage of today’s metal roofs. The life span of a properly installed metal roof can be up to 50 years plus many other benefits.

Sustainable Solar Lakefront Home

•May 8, 2019•Joe Stubler

On the Side of Resiliency

Joe Stubler from Boral, talks about the innovative efforts of Boral TruExterior siding and trim made from recycled content.

Landscape

•April 25, 2019•Bob Hursthouse

Get the Lay of the Land: How to Incorporate Landscaping Early in the Sustainable Design Process

Bob Hursthouse reviews environmental factors and impacts of landscape designs.

energy efficient HVAC system

0 Resilience, Technology

•April 1, 2019•Mike Schaefer

The Power of One: Why a Whole-Home Approach with a High-Performing HVAC System Optimizes Efficiency

Mike Schaefer of Mitsubishi Electric talks about a whole-home approach HVAC system.

Modern sleek Kitchen

•March 13, 2019•Robert Accarino

The Next Kitchen: Heart of the Home, In Harmony with Nature

Robert Accarino of Valcucine Chicago talks about the face and the heart of the home, a kitchen.

Modern Sustainable Solar Eco Home

0 Architecture, Resilience

•February 27, 2019•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Why an All-Electric Home is the Most Sustainable Home

Nathan Kipnis reviews the current state of all electric home.

Mid Century Interior Design

•February 15, 2019•Janet McCann

How Interior Design Reflects Your Style – and Your Lifestyle and Values

Janet McCann talks about interior design choices and their impacts to a modern lifestyle.

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