March 2, 2010, Comments (0)
The designers of the new Modern A Frame invite you to an introduction of a reborn classic. The new Modern A-Frame may not look a lot like the original, patented by Sir Walter Lindal in the 1960s, but its spirit lives in this fresh and inspired new family of Lindal designs.
Join us for an hour-long program that will take you through the development of the Modern A-frame; how the disciplined use of the classic Lindal building system simplifies the design, personalization, and construction of these houses without ever sacrificing material quality.
Register here:
Tue, Mar 16, 2010 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/139356730
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/297634827
See how the Modern A frame building blocks enable every Modern A-frame to adapt to its site conditions : the path of the sun, the terrain, and the need for privacy. See how the building blocks easily transform each floor plan into an amazing variety of very different houses, ready for your personalization.
This is an ideal program for an aspiring homeowner who wants an efficient planning process, a fresh smart house and the simplicity of a modernist lifestyle warmed by wood.
After the presentation there will be an a question and answer period, during which you can linger and explore the Modern A-Frame with our talented design pros.
February 17, 2010, Comments (0)
Just in time to introduce the latest designs for the 2010 Dwell Homes Collection, Turkel Design will be presenting four LIVE webinars in the upcoming months.
March 3rd, 2010 at 6pm PST
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/139821883
March 14th, 2010 at 1pm PDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/646395858
April 7th, 2010 at 6pm PDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/724235874
April 11th, 2010 at 1pm
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/616131835
More details and registration links are available on the Lindal Cedar Homes Events page at: http://lindal.com/homes/events/webinar.cfm
January 12, 2010, Comments (0)
MSN.com has reviewed 10 “kit home” suppliers, spotlighting Lindal Cedar Homes and a recently constructed home in the Suncadia Resort in Washington state.
House plan number 39787 in Suncadia, Washington, featured in MSN.com's kit home review.
Lindal materials are pre-cut and delivered to your building site in containers. During delivery, your Lindal dealer will take a careful inventory to ensure they meet the high quality standards expected of Lindal materials, and the correct quantity of material has arrived. In the unlikely event something is missing or damaged (we try our best to avoid this!), the matter is promptly corrected by the Corporate Office, and if replacement materials cannot be supplied in a timely manner a refund for local purchase is issued. Your home is then constructed on-site, usually utilizing a general contractor and experienced builder familiar with the Lindal home construction process, orchestrated by your local Lindal dealer.
Designed by Lindal Cedar Homes’ Seattle Cedar Homes, several covenants dictated the overall look of this home, as well as strict requirements for energy efficiency. To find out more about this home, and see more photos and the floor plan, contact your local independent Lindal dealer.
> See the MSN.com slideshow review of kit home suppliers
> Locate your local Lindal dealer on the Lindal.com web site
November 23, 2009, Comments (0)
If you are in the Blairstown, New Jersey area, you might be interested in taking a look at this Crafstman-style Lindal home that is listed for sale at just under $600,000:
http://www.coldwellbankermoves.com/ID/1624802
It is located on 3.17 private acres, and was featured in the Lindal Living Dreams planbook, on pages 50-51. The homeowners modified the standard Craftsman SummerWood plan slightly, and it is a great example of the flexibility and range of styles available when you build a Lindal.
July 27, 2009, Comments (0)
Once again, Joel Turkel of Turkel Design is presenting his Lindal home plans chosen by DWELL magazine for the 2009 Dwell Homes Collection in a LIVE online webinar on July 29th at 6pm Pacific. Also featured in TIME magazine’s Green Design 100 in May, these warm, modern home designs generated a lot of interest at the Dwell on Design show last month.
This webinar series is a great way for you to learn about the Turkel / Dwell plans, and how Lindal’s time-tested building process makes it easy for people to build a green home from the ground up, including intelligent siting of the home on your land, minimal waste during construction, and personalized service from your Certified Green Professional Lindal dealer from start to finish.
The webinar lasts just under an hour, and you can watch it from your computer anywhere you have an internet connection. Joel will be available for Q&A at the end of the presentation as well. Joel’s clear descriptions of the design process and his approachable style will have you hooked and wanting more!
Register now for the July 29th webinar!
Register for the online webinar on the GoToMeeting web site using the following link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/571114402
And, as always, stay up to date on home building topics, such as green home building, local and national open houses, and more by subscribing to this blog!
July 21, 2009, Comments (0)
The NAHB wrote a nice article about the first Washington home to be certified to their National Green Building Standard. For those of you who want to know more about how the system works, the article does a great job of describing the home’s “green” features, and how it met the standard through an independent third-party verification process.
(Photo courtesy of the NAHB)
I visited the home during last Saturday’s open house. Located a block from Lake Washington, there is a peek-a-boo view of the lake from the second-floor master suite, and the rear of the house overlooks a greenbelt. Most of the basement is a light-filled yoga studio that opens onto the back yard, and a second kitchenette and bathroom.
The landscaping is yet to be finished, and a few interior light fixtures need to be installed, but the homeowner is anxious to get moved in, so we should have lots more pictures soon, and hopefully more press coverage!
Some of the more notable (and noticeable) “green” features:
- Dual-flush toilets and low-flow faucets
- Sustainably-harvested bamboo and cork flooring
- In-floor radiant heat
- Zero-VOC paint
- Low-E argon-filled triple-pane Lindal windows (lots of them!)
- Energy-star rated lighting and appliances
- Cellulose insulation batts (samples were on-site during the open house)
- Composite decking
- “Green” cabinetry using sustainably harvested wood and low-emission adhesives (custom crafted in the Seattle area)
- Solar hot water system using solar rooftop panels (to be installed at a later date)
