sustainable flooring choices [39:24m]:
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episode 009. sustainable flooring choices with robert rickun, carpet design
- in this podcast i welcome some new facebook friends and read comments from the previous episode. i also interview sustainable flooring expert, robert rickun of carpet design in west hollywood, california. we discuss why wool is the best choice for environmentally friendly carpeting, the luxurious feeling of alpaca rugs, and the petroleum based nylon carpets and why you should avoid them. we also discuss sustainable choices for hardwood floors and discuss the different types available, finished on site, pre-finished, and pre-engineered and the pros and cons of each type and discuss those liquidator type stores as all flooring is certainly not created equal. we also discuss how to choose FSC (forest stewardship council) hardwood flooring. most importantly, we talk about the priority that should be given to indoor air quality and how to make smarter material choices for your home. you can find more information about robert rickun and carpet design at www.naturalfloorcovering.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.
CONSULTING SERVICES: i am also available for phone, email, and in-person/on site consultation when you need an expert opinion or advice. whether you are trying to figure out how much things will really cost, interested in bulding green, or having issues during the design or construction process, i can help you. visit the consultation page for more information.
airstreams and the open road [50:46m]:
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episode 008. airstsreams and the open road with uwe salwender, area 63 productions
- in this podcast i interview vintage airstream trailer restorer, uwe salwender of area 63 productions. join us as we discuss all things airstream, including how uwe became involved in the business after his rock-n-roll career in the custom guitar business and the restoration of his ’63 overlander that started it all. we also discuss things to look for when buying a vintage airstream trailer, what’s a good trailer size for a family of 4, what the difference is between “full hookups” and “boondocking”, and the costs of getting into airstreams. and yes, they still make those. for more information about uwe salwender and area 63 productions, please visit www.area63productions.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.
CONSULTING SERVICES: i am also available for phone, email, and in-person/on site consultation when you need an expert opinion or advice. whether you are trying to figure out how much things will really cost, interested in bulding green, or having issues during the design or construction process, i can help you. visit the consultation page for more information.
designing interiors [24:28m]:
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episode 007. designing interiors with celebrity interior designer, kenneth brown
- in this podcast, i interview celebrity interior designer, kenneth brown. we discuss how it all started for kenneth as well as his desire at one time to become an architect, his warm and contemporary style, the new and exciting QVC line, the babys r us line for babies, and most importantly, his new family. you can find more information about kenneth at www.kennethbrowndesign.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.
CONSULTING SERVICES: i am also available for phone, email, and in-person/on site consultation when you need an expert opinion or advice. whether you are trying to figure out how much things will really cost, interested in bulding green, or having issues during the design or construction process, i can help you. visit the consultation page for more information.
repurposing & recycling [46:39m]:
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episode 006. upcycling & repurposing with ecodiva, taryn hipwell
- in this podcast, i interview ecodiva, taryn hipwell and her sister janell hipwell. we discuss taryn’s passion for fashion, the concept of repurposing (which taryn was doing at 14 years old before anyone knew what it was), the concept of upcycling (the now trendy term for recycling), and her green efforts at warner brothers studios. we also discuss taryn’s ecodivas brand (which is pronounced with a long e, not eh) and the exciting future for ecodivas. you can find more information about taryn and ecodivas at www.ecodivastv.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.
CONSULTING SERVICES: i am also available for phone, email, and in-person/on site consultation when you need an expert opinion or advice. whether you are trying to figure out how much things will really cost, interested in bulding green, or having issues during the design or construction process, i can help you. visit the consultation page for more information.
