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Meadowlark Design+Build Blog

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Construction for Dummies: Passive House Wall Construction

Construction on this Meadowlark house includes a different type of exterior wall, roof and foundation construction — or thermal envelope. Why? Because this home is being built to meet the Passive House standard.

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A Memory of Light: Sunlight and Architectural Design

We’ve been designing homes around the position of the sun since we started taking shelter millennia ago. The era of tract housing and subdivisions...

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Your Kitchen, Your Way: Cabinet Accessories

One of the easiest ways to organize your kitchen is to add a few specialty cabinets and/or inserts. Whether you’re building new, remodeling, or...

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Bringing it Home and Keeping it All in the Family

We have stepped outside of our usual geographic area and headed north to Midland to help build a home that we are pretty darn excited about. With...

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Toy Overload

I’m overrun by toys. I love the chaos of family life and the squeals from the family room when the kids are at play — but the toy storage question...

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The Problems with Paint

Paint color is one of the most flexible elements in a space. It’s easy to change and inexpensive to boot. So why does it trip up even the most...

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What We Find Behind Drywall: The Challenges of Remodeling Older Homes

Discovering Hidden “Treasure” Remodeling an existing home presents many challenges that are not typically found when designing a new home. The above...

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A Letter from the Designer: Houzz is Not Your House

My Dearest Client, While we have been careful not to lead you astray, we designers have failed to warn you of something: Houzz.

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The Green Country Ranch

This home has earned the nickname “Green Country Ranch.” Depending on your particular inclinations, you can see it as a ranch house that is resource...

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