The starter family house reduces the mortgage burden with an att…
The starter family house reduces the mortgage burden with an attached rental unit.
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Smaller singles can be used on urban infill lots, make up entire…
Smaller singles can be used on urban infill lots, make up entire blocks of a suburban downtown, or be built on raw pieces of leftover land where density can be increased to 15 to 20 homes on a couple of acres.
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On single rear-loaded homes, the street-level flex room moves to…
On single rear-loaded homes, the street-level flex room moves to the front of the house, where it is more connected to the upper level. It could accommodate a roommate, and there’s ample space to add a full bath.
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The front-load plan allows for a multipurpose room at the rear o…
The front-load plan allows for a multipurpose room at the rear of the garage and extends the space with a porch, making it ideal as a workshop, art studio, or crash pad.
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The plans can morph into rear-loaded row homes, with a driveway …
The plans can morph into rear-loaded row homes, with a driveway apron for a second car.
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Contemporary elevations have jaunty rooflines and compose basic …
Contemporary elevations have jaunty rooflines and compose basic builder materials in fresh ways.
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With their gabled roofs, columns, and small porch, traditional e…
With their gabled roofs, columns, and small porch, traditional elevations can be sprinkled into existing neighborhoods.
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The starter family home’s entry-level elevation has a gracious…
The starter family home’s entry-level elevation has a gracious covered entryway and mixes traditional siding with brick detailing. The apartment’s side-load garage renders the rental indistinguishable in a single-family subdivision.
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A simple but sophisticated aesthetic attracts the attention of y…
A simple but sophisticated aesthetic attracts the attention of young, discerning buyers. The contemporary facades are clad in a combination of masonry and wood or vinyl; rooflines could be flat or sloped.
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The family-friendly floor plan includes a great room, a flexible…
The family-friendly floor plan includes a great room, a flexible space for a den or formal dining, and three bedrooms upstairs. The attached rental unit comes with a private courtyard, and a windowless wall in the rear bedroom preserves the main house’s patio privacy.
Architect: Corner Greer & Associates
Aquatic Designer: Waters Edge Aquatic Design
General Contractor: R.E. Smith Construction Co.
Pool/Spa/Waterfeature Contractor: R.E. Smith Construction Co.
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering: Hoss & Brown Engineers
Site Civil Engineering: Anderson Engineering Inc.
Sound System Design: Avant Acoustics
Landscape Architecture: RDG Planning & Design
Built in 2013, the Schifferdecker Aquatic Center was designed to bring the community of Joplin, Mo., together, to upgrade citizens’ quality of life and attract new residents after the tragic tornado that struck in 2011. To reinforce the entire community’s involvement with the project, designers included features for every age group. Small children are introduced to water via the interactive play structure and spraypark, while slides, a climbing wall and log roll provide adventure for older visitors. The 25- and 50-meter lap pools cater to Joplin’s active competitive swim community. The large pool boasts several features that allow it to remain in use at all times. All told, 16 recreational play activities are included among the pools and wet deck areas.
Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”