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Blending Exterior with 8 Mind Blowing Designing Thoughts

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">                      </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineP7FzmeyDH8ltczd96_IcWjchBaEbEwl8AoXZkNdRmP6lz7D-hiMXN2tASY820IEi1lTF-Y1geG-9aQcdfrvb4_AfWAhMmT0pYvG7VjXkMlrvQF0HlPJIsQlZrAZXPNIyG_n3tCtPg/s1600/e+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineP7FzmeyDH8ltczd96_IcWjchBaEbEwl8AoXZkNdRmP6lz7D-hiMXN2tASY820IEi1lTF-Y1geG-9aQcdfrvb4_AfWAhMmT0pYvG7VjXkMlrvQF0HlPJIsQlZrAZXPNIyG_n3tCtPg/s640/e+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We all wish for a home that stands out among the rest, but we also want it to merge in with the surrounding buildings and the environment, fully well.  Exterior design is a bit complicated where the materials, line, and shapes of structural constructions have to be carefully chosen. Some key points have to be followed to make better decisions in designing the right exterior.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2O5I0RIHErhJarHS53zcjZCsPM0Y9-sQpdXR8ovVqDZrSQPGt1JyAqYSOKKhF4etqMlqNqDRsxUn7LyHTdcunI-XBXvOAsJz60CpqX31r92bIaTylOHaAFm4FFPZ6IP58Aa2hbdazbA/s1600/e+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2O5I0RIHErhJarHS53zcjZCsPM0Y9-sQpdXR8ovVqDZrSQPGt1JyAqYSOKKhF4etqMlqNqDRsxUn7LyHTdcunI-XBXvOAsJz60CpqX31r92bIaTylOHaAFm4FFPZ6IP58Aa2hbdazbA/s640/e+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While everybody wants an amazing home that sticks out among the rest we desire a home that blends using its surroundings and neighbourhood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Creating the outside of a house could be a complicated procedure for colour options, materials, balancing shape and contours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWL8KPhc8tzplfqu-udIaE16OmBXxC0FaeSL0vt8Y8IfNLsZkkAHGt7tnhXj3Y0-5bOaG3xRlnOK3YWR2_3l-msFm6lobQ7KT13VithEQw802ZcJSsdqXB5s-2or6Jqexx__PDn8Yqw/s1600/e+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWL8KPhc8tzplfqu-udIaE16OmBXxC0FaeSL0vt8Y8IfNLsZkkAHGt7tnhXj3Y0-5bOaG3xRlnOK3YWR2_3l-msFm6lobQ7KT13VithEQw802ZcJSsdqXB5s-2or6Jqexx__PDn8Yqw/s640/e+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you question why is a home exterior aesthetically appealing? Why are there certain homes on the street that make you stop in your tracks and gawk in awe of its beauty It's most likely that individuals jaw-shedding houses have adopted some key design concepts.  Yes, every design, exterior or interior, must follow some simple “rules” of design in order to make the home visually appealing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48zLupaDkB8heieQKPF7gYCdV3aevFvib6odZbaafm0UsevZ_bnEMYvF2NvHdjloxPrJNglQr3alpTG4mlNNG4eIUl50raHFVN3fkp3F9WotIHEuIbU702aeb_RqoBrnkOxcENKqBQA/s1600/e+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48zLupaDkB8heieQKPF7gYCdV3aevFvib6odZbaafm0UsevZ_bnEMYvF2NvHdjloxPrJNglQr3alpTG4mlNNG4eIUl50raHFVN3fkp3F9WotIHEuIbU702aeb_RqoBrnkOxcENKqBQA/s640/e+%25283%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">1.  Symmetrical Balanced Shape</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Symmetrical balance is used to convey a sense of formality, order, rationality, and permanence. Like in most kinds of design, balance and symmetry play a huge role in achieving a properly-designed space. The facade of each and every home needs some impression of balance and symmetry so that it would appear pleasing and correctly designed. A well balanced symmetry is a sign of well balanced effort in order to make a perfect shape. Symmetry hence ought to be taken seriously. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYnFA5puSCJh0-XgV8ln7hKwvbntcK6ZM5sp6eXAAQAEsdo9EXuLq5Dv787YFyMf3EnJq9kuzJUIvBwcN30e8rgS_w3JrLrELup0dk9ZG8WIbpqNggE4RLaMdVFVc8uhTCt4ZZCZrVQ/s1600/e+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYnFA5puSCJh0-XgV8ln7hKwvbntcK6ZM5sp6eXAAQAEsdo9EXuLq5Dv787YFyMf3EnJq9kuzJUIvBwcN30e8rgS_w3JrLrELup0dk9ZG8WIbpqNggE4RLaMdVFVc8uhTCt4ZZCZrVQ/s640/e+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Exterior Influences Interior </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What's the purpose of your house? What are you planning to apply your home for? Consider all of your family’s needs after which determine what is needed in your house to be able to accommodate individuals’ needs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The outside of your house will mimic the type of the inside designs you have selected. You may be a painter who chose large home windows since you need natural lighting to paint/create. You may need a grand suite within the garage, so the outside of the house includes a dormer to be able to result in the window for the reason that room look balanced. Remember that your interior planning affects the outside one, too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOg-z5gWoZlKla8vQAGj5hAuFAbaBpv818_5dls9zcFqDZq-osB5oA2fmyGiPFNpHSEU91j3gb9t2GfiS4e8LDCXw1eZRzynl6kQqBiZQpHeYb6ShktOOGN5LP-z8VUc31BZ-s49tZg/s1600/e+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOg-z5gWoZlKla8vQAGj5hAuFAbaBpv818_5dls9zcFqDZq-osB5oA2fmyGiPFNpHSEU91j3gb9t2GfiS4e8LDCXw1eZRzynl6kQqBiZQpHeYb6ShktOOGN5LP-z8VUc31BZ-s49tZg/s640/e+%25285%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Materials & Textures for House</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With all the different options, it's very hard to determine what materials we are going to use for house exterior. Between cedar plank shingles, vinyl siding, aluminium, brick, wood, stucco, steel, how will we choose?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is advisable to balance sturdiness with appearance. Obviously, you would like the outside of your house to mirror your individual style. You might want tumbled stone and cedar plank shingles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy5w40Tnt_Fax_jwyEvLxLr7uZbMe1tcKSMcPKQkiRNGwMPU7tEvMapdQ0uiN3RB6z39M5yO5z53aUZ2fUnq9NEtlkpehMMh_D4HbYSAXGrou_DRMps4S0DUcjrviAQhPXHoap98mmA/s1600/e+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy5w40Tnt_Fax_jwyEvLxLr7uZbMe1tcKSMcPKQkiRNGwMPU7tEvMapdQ0uiN3RB6z39M5yO5z53aUZ2fUnq9NEtlkpehMMh_D4HbYSAXGrou_DRMps4S0DUcjrviAQhPXHoap98mmA/s640/e+%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Colour Combinations For Exterior</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How can you decide what's the right colour for your house exterior? Would you go bold or fundamental? As with all designing, colour option is vital. It may hide defects or when done poorly, highlight defects.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Effective and safe method of colour positioning would be to choose two tints or shades in the same colour strip. Either the lighter or even the more dark shade might be used for your system and also the opposite for that trim. Another contrasting accent colour could punctuate the doorway.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Colour can play an important role for your home exterior. Paint your front porch a bright fresh white to draw the eyes to the cosy entrance, or make your too-tall home look shorter with a dark colour on top and a lighter colour on bottom. The ways that colour can trick the eye and play up the positive are endless!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dfXPL4Q2Kg4xvQAshCP5qdWsiH-FkMlZlOgkes4bbwDm1A8L9TXzhv_Z1e4WNvSzctgfASrQ-6LfZ6xVVf_wOmC9vPaZJKWNKt5A3M3m0VaHHkQxjTAhsPpDbb-mWZ0KmudO3zX-QQ/s1600/e+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dfXPL4Q2Kg4xvQAshCP5qdWsiH-FkMlZlOgkes4bbwDm1A8L9TXzhv_Z1e4WNvSzctgfASrQ-6LfZ6xVVf_wOmC9vPaZJKWNKt5A3M3m0VaHHkQxjTAhsPpDbb-mWZ0KmudO3zX-QQ/s640/e+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Right Roof Selection</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A sturdy roof is imperative. Selecting a roof covering for your house is more than just determining upon colour and appearance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You will find a lot of building options, with different costs.  Material like slate and tile may appear ideal but don't forget that they're very heavy, so make sure your house can transport the burden.  Asphalt shingles appear to become at their peak because of their less expensive and simple installation. Remarkably, wood is another viable choice with similar existence expectancy as asphalt shingles. Slate and metal are pricey and high options, but might work with some designs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While you will find numerous options, they don't all work within budgets and residential design. Always consider cost, sturdiness, weight, and just what suits your houses style best.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJC_H4ESNMCxbktB0hCzQLPVCVbzSnKZ4JOezENvVtcbQFuduqartVWWOfbnjGgAuLV5Tm_uXq7kG74ET0Yd9uNXERva6GIM2rEYEjZwToqTFtJpu9zdZmD-RFeMonzliMy72B_t8nAg/s1600/e+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJC_H4ESNMCxbktB0hCzQLPVCVbzSnKZ4JOezENvVtcbQFuduqartVWWOfbnjGgAuLV5Tm_uXq7kG74ET0Yd9uNXERva6GIM2rEYEjZwToqTFtJpu9zdZmD-RFeMonzliMy72B_t8nAg/s640/e+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Elegant Entryway</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first thing someone looks at is the entryway when they see your house. Make the doorway brighter and Flashy so that your house gets a bold feel which exudes a warm welcome to the people who enter.  Add storage solutions, coat hangers, and boxes for house keys to make the entryway more productive. Entryway should be elegant, catchy and wonderful which ultimately shows the true gesture of welcoming. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMqW5ICanS7xZEv7k3dLnfQmvueeKmBSBHDa_mq9sQCo1R3E7WfJbf5ClcMJ3PeSqAwN9ZjQrwjtxWDxzVl2Pk4jaZubSiOybSYNuHICz2O29xoctYTLcP_2QP7ICGWWnqnzelQHKEg/s1600/e+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMqW5ICanS7xZEv7k3dLnfQmvueeKmBSBHDa_mq9sQCo1R3E7WfJbf5ClcMJ3PeSqAwN9ZjQrwjtxWDxzVl2Pk4jaZubSiOybSYNuHICz2O29xoctYTLcP_2QP7ICGWWnqnzelQHKEg/s640/e+%25289%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Effective Landscaping</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is very much essential as it gives you a natural feel. It is hard to know what plants to use for landscape. Ask a Greenhouse staff and find out what works best for your house. Remember, patience should be there when it comes to landscaping. So, wait for some time to get the green grass growing. Landscaping not only beautifies the whole arena but also gives a classy look to it. Hence, adding a proper Landscape is a must. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7ATVBf1f3owEDvdFtksNGK-TcbQP5jHGJb46dZ89whFxY0j8g2Fv0w7aJGlxFUtoucNw4zqwXAGOiy-6bg7TrheeTA8kyUpCHqhErybNFFEfjzqXwlpVU356K4yDj5F1HvTxLQPypQ/s1600/e+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7ATVBf1f3owEDvdFtksNGK-TcbQP5jHGJb46dZ89whFxY0j8g2Fv0w7aJGlxFUtoucNw4zqwXAGOiy-6bg7TrheeTA8kyUpCHqhErybNFFEfjzqXwlpVU356K4yDj5F1HvTxLQPypQ/s640/e+%252810%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. Home Should Be Lighten Up</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Home fade into the darkness is a strict No! Proper lighting is necessary for home safety and night time appeal. Apart from the obvious light fixtures that overlap your doorways and garage doors, there are other lights that should be placed around your home.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lights that mimic your homes style should be chosen. Traditional homes look great with lantern-style chandeliers hanging.  Angular steel lights add appeal to the entryway of modern homes. The picture below shows a well-lit home; there are lights that lead to the entry, roof lines and are flanking the garden as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFp_WPIFLMW63RH9nWV-opKrySSYtQnMe1Jv7RTQItZzh_2uNa3EweJ2uYfWYchqqc22Q0ByMFeVoDT0DgvYDpHp7wgD0LgDMmDDXmjvaoTpNTrNGUXi8wHxrpxw2P22CAuOCAokhXA/s1600/e+%252811%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFp_WPIFLMW63RH9nWV-opKrySSYtQnMe1Jv7RTQItZzh_2uNa3EweJ2uYfWYchqqc22Q0ByMFeVoDT0DgvYDpHp7wgD0LgDMmDDXmjvaoTpNTrNGUXi8wHxrpxw2P22CAuOCAokhXA/s640/e+%252811%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4R1bFYVq0_jkVVuM67im6Df8SVEeaoQ-0STdP7HeAk3pFCmKfGYGc4kAqgmXVv_OcsF1R4PsTO144Ed9eHKhFNYHYkZ1HA8ikR4OzXokwEttgLrQPBS13hyphenhyphen2QqQHolyKcnN8FRUbzJA/s1600/e+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Blending Exterior with 8 Mind Blowing Designing Thoughts

We all wish for a home that stands out among the rest, but we also want it to merge in with the surrounding buildings...

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Ancient building technique may help future designs to be more eco-friendly

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2QHZynGGO-syeDkk7GSdaa_5Jud5g3BtiAmdq3xXhwZPnGWRFt5OIwDw_i1LdHFT1Qu87-f0obP9Kzc6AUi28lWXdU91BiTPWx2xWn7cBOJbku-79RhrA2N5QT461167vX8NJPA7sA/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2QHZynGGO-syeDkk7GSdaa_5Jud5g3BtiAmdq3xXhwZPnGWRFt5OIwDw_i1LdHFT1Qu87-f0obP9Kzc6AUi28lWXdU91BiTPWx2xWn7cBOJbku-79RhrA2N5QT461167vX8NJPA7sA/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every child learns early on that moist sand is the key to building a sturdy sandcastle. Now researchers at Durham University have studied this principle so it can be better applied to an ancient eco-friendly building technique of using rammed earth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0wBgVbe6bOmI202YlS87qOrEOQiL22AQ4vPe1BkVALodxpgni0e9CBraPIZ40fBnPHu23nj4mIgIWOhkOf0BlEuwX2_q3SqsuMPzcYX81FFfekEofO2cJ-WhJrCIcnzguk1vIOZUmQ/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0wBgVbe6bOmI202YlS87qOrEOQiL22AQ4vPe1BkVALodxpgni0e9CBraPIZ40fBnPHu23nj4mIgIWOhkOf0BlEuwX2_q3SqsuMPzcYX81FFfekEofO2cJ-WhJrCIcnzguk1vIOZUmQ/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rammed earth is a manufactured building material made up of sand, gravel and clay, which are moistened and compacted between two forms – or molds – where the mixture is allowed to set as a wall.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_8eU3OUTdMnuw468LvP6MxcF7Y7PyzsLe9ulEimlFTX55CQ2CnQ8QF_O3M3Ft7SAeKQ8ad_BYffrOa8NHLq8VIYl_-2yqZuUeSty7puclbrERCxy08CQtFKudyZqkiNoas_2z-xn0w/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_8eU3OUTdMnuw468LvP6MxcF7Y7PyzsLe9ulEimlFTX55CQ2CnQ8QF_O3M3Ft7SAeKQ8ad_BYffrOa8NHLq8VIYl_-2yqZuUeSty7puclbrERCxy08CQtFKudyZqkiNoas_2z-xn0w/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was developed in ancient China about 2,000 BC, but it has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a sustainable building method in recent years, as it reduces the need for lumber and the forms holding the rammed earth in place can be reused.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimf5XXIpt2kJksLlL4JXFYOIpMX2_3uHhs2_hbRzMIrSxS8ZnFijPu_wuFHAC7N2gsxbl7em0qIaKNaadgdvkjailc7-SriJu-H_2P0nGQzueQvv2DBHCzWTQCWKhP8C_Q83Sa_ZZYvQ/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimf5XXIpt2kJksLlL4JXFYOIpMX2_3uHhs2_hbRzMIrSxS8ZnFijPu_wuFHAC7N2gsxbl7em0qIaKNaadgdvkjailc7-SriJu-H_2P0nGQzueQvv2DBHCzWTQCWKhP8C_Q83Sa_ZZYvQ/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The researchers, led by experts at Durham's School of Engineering found that the strength of rammed earth was heavily dependent on its water content. They also found that rammed earth walls, in a suitable climate, dried without losing all their water. The small amount of water that remained provided considerable strength over time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The team believes that further study will help reduce the reliance on cement in building materials, which is responsible for 5 percent of man-made carbon output, and in doing so, cut carbon emissions. The environmental impact of rammed earth is further minimized since rammed earth materials are commonly sourced locally, which means it doesn't need to be transported long distances.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW40tl_7lHCmtJ7yjBvmueRyNauOB9M-P17o3zolskRHf0lMZl_mvJJ-9qOv4T_TYyJDP3jn-aeL9jDZaiLGy_SUyYArvd3gxnKEjW9_-iYocSzg99sqNVsZJrZk4R-zAdrAWqydr4ow/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW40tl_7lHCmtJ7yjBvmueRyNauOB9M-P17o3zolskRHf0lMZl_mvJJ-9qOv4T_TYyJDP3jn-aeL9jDZaiLGy_SUyYArvd3gxnKEjW9_-iYocSzg99sqNVsZJrZk4R-zAdrAWqydr4ow/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to the researchers, their work may help the future design of buildings using rammed earth, and as the link between strength and water content becomes clearer, conserve ancient rammed earth buildings by putting methods in place to protect them against too much water entering a structure, which weakens rather than strengthens it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>

Ancient building technique may help future designs to be more eco-friendly

Every child learns early on that moist sand is the key to building a sturdy sandcastle. Now researchers at Durham University have studied th...

5:52 AM

Could This Be Ashton Kutcher’s New Home?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAqAD13sK1QDlTwnNl_kUvQg0jJekkppDviiHXPkGvJBBfitTLcWcZ34GvjsOtiNpJjvWA19RoRZfZJXe8yQ9SV6L72Cnx7L3FH6krLDeJRTeHginCsogAPHlDfHKdzyoxeVdvDZ04w/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAqAD13sK1QDlTwnNl_kUvQg0jJekkppDviiHXPkGvJBBfitTLcWcZ34GvjsOtiNpJjvWA19RoRZfZJXe8yQ9SV6L72Cnx7L3FH6krLDeJRTeHginCsogAPHlDfHKdzyoxeVdvDZ04w/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">DailyMail reports this house to be snapped up by singing sensation Justin Bieber for $10.8M. Mail also says Ashton has been renting it for $50,000 a month since November. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNqhg3pXuHMtyjhwZ9f5h34VYE1DivwBKocUhzBcN6G6ctygSI2rpkz4QK7sWobXlTFOt5k0ZLT0J3isjxR2-XtF0u8vWIF60s9gvYovFCrulG3TpWcD_dsbxeKNx1V9rwSdGeympFA/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNqhg3pXuHMtyjhwZ9f5h34VYE1DivwBKocUhzBcN6G6ctygSI2rpkz4QK7sWobXlTFOt5k0ZLT0J3isjxR2-XtF0u8vWIF60s9gvYovFCrulG3TpWcD_dsbxeKNx1V9rwSdGeympFA/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Conflicting reports from other people who watch celebrity real estate though. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.3dpower.in/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zfaNCAfUCTPw1kWxBBC-PiSV5-yVV5j4V3e2bjn1L4qeAmsQurLYCXcyoxMSRCjdanGApeBlGLLhoF43VknLrKTtjBl6donSNVQod1rL1LWmzZbdVdPg2Nrmu9irqQUgWVXUXWvO7A/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So take it with a pinch of salt. Feed your eyes on this feast of architecture and home design, rumoured to be a potential new abode for actor(entrepreneur, 2.5 man) Ashton Kutcher. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVVoNF95mBnpEl0ENG70gINyefQhQslETRwzUHMj0JCv7klrYdDbvenwatVz6iSZ64gek9Nn9bQQQx-RyG9OQlXovnA6GJe3yD9mrB7DAA9kBewaEPwBSDZlNS90YDQqiuvun0UMDjA/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVVoNF95mBnpEl0ENG70gINyefQhQslETRwzUHMj0JCv7klrYdDbvenwatVz6iSZ64gek9Nn9bQQQx-RyG9OQlXovnA6GJe3yD9mrB7DAA9kBewaEPwBSDZlNS90YDQqiuvun0UMDjA/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The 9,385 square foot mansion is located high in the Hollywood Hills, blessed with spectacular views of Lake Hollywood and the culturally iconic sign, visible beyond walls of retractable glass. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJeYJ0x3duXS92Z_Emi_gS0fFRH2giQSDSnfebk5tYfWY5m89uzCozKjd32WUqccP8kY0TKe8whjoxscHFIMS1yuVKY08cuyIbvHXG9SlVAs0mh0lvmlda2pU_NWQla4ZUwterMAwbA/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJeYJ0x3duXS92Z_Emi_gS0fFRH2giQSDSnfebk5tYfWY5m89uzCozKjd32WUqccP8kY0TKe8whjoxscHFIMS1yuVKY08cuyIbvHXG9SlVAs0mh0lvmlda2pU_NWQla4ZUwterMAwbA/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The contemporary five bedroom dream home boasts eight bathrooms, a 'floating' <a href="http://www.3dpower.in/" target="_blank"><span style="color: white;">dining room</span></a>, state-of-the-art screening room, and a fitness & massage room. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iFk-5Q2dnNN-fXda35wKpurR7IG8Emf6DPi2pG8bXMCF3uoNNH5WjKyxEzSyVQe1DdNo0srhpRD635Wab0qOZh8KRHPenRK3gBS-09lZfJlKi5qQtLLedJb-bh8bWN4MWAaKwl2PmA/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iFk-5Q2dnNN-fXda35wKpurR7IG8Emf6DPi2pG8bXMCF3uoNNH5WjKyxEzSyVQe1DdNo0srhpRD635Wab0qOZh8KRHPenRK3gBS-09lZfJlKi5qQtLLedJb-bh8bWN4MWAaKwl2PmA/s640/6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The house also makes full use of the Hollywood heat, enjoying an infinity-edged swimming pool with elevated spa, and a number of outdoor rooms perched on cantilevered decks or far reaching patios with extensive built in fire pits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-7Dgc_5eGSvm3AJx4kSfhDMIbc6CG_BPoTsndv79OEV9THaf3oovi61znECe8ayjtGwan8vwWT4A3FXByntMJGcK4DFJxk0dxPVqO6JNquAWgO0UQNUSojwBzLmPFEJtp8ZymOveqg/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-7Dgc_5eGSvm3AJx4kSfhDMIbc6CG_BPoTsndv79OEV9THaf3oovi61znECe8ayjtGwan8vwWT4A3FXByntMJGcK4DFJxk0dxPVqO6JNquAWgO0UQNUSojwBzLmPFEJtp8ZymOveqg/s640/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The enviable views create living wall murals, complimented by natural wood and exposed stonework that contrast against ultra chic lighting arrangements and a slick furniture collection. </div></div>

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4:30 AM

India needs 3D-printing construction technology right now!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2rl-mqqeZIMieOA4G66Yhwp88YxRBZ8W9kDQ9zOb51zNCcWaR8VkLOqYHlSYzVXu7TokWsZlSu-Qc1jl9s7GkVkHtYhbzF0WcX6_fTn4V8I8jZMBqoz2YG6pv4YN9MGowZYLvcc6YA/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2rl-mqqeZIMieOA4G66Yhwp88YxRBZ8W9kDQ9zOb51zNCcWaR8VkLOqYHlSYzVXu7TokWsZlSu-Qc1jl9s7GkVkHtYhbzF0WcX6_fTn4V8I8jZMBqoz2YG6pv4YN9MGowZYLvcc6YA/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It takes six months on average to build a house in the US. In India, where brick and cement are favored over wood, build times are usually double that, if not more. Meanwhile, a Chinese construction company assembled a 3D-printed house in just three hours.<br /><br />In India, constructing a house over months at a time means extended periods of noise and dust pollution, unsafe working conditions and the high costs of keeping contractors, security staff and labourers on duty.<br />By employing 3D-printing to pre-fabricate homes, these issues can be tackled in one fell swoop. Zhouda Group, the Chinese firm behind the three-hour construction miracle, says that 90 percent of the house it assembled in front of a live audience was built in a factory, complete with interiors, wiring, plumbing and sanitary ware.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cNmNYQ-yNDdbkEoIdwPSuNbGJQCcVT7yg4OYNJGkMNiXdrVq6Teoow-VPmuVQTe-vjvjUrvBfKFl5HUhiHL8CupI3Iv0KJIS7_coSwis9IlaLXpf0wZGLeszHjqQlk5mtcvv0nXC4w/s1600/2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cNmNYQ-yNDdbkEoIdwPSuNbGJQCcVT7yg4OYNJGkMNiXdrVq6Teoow-VPmuVQTe-vjvjUrvBfKFl5HUhiHL8CupI3Iv0KJIS7_coSwis9IlaLXpf0wZGLeszHjqQlk5mtcvv0nXC4w/s640/2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In addition, this method could also reduce India’s reliance on migrant labour from rural areas. Workers are often underpaid (a 2012 study found that men were paid less than $4 a day, while women earned less than half that), pressured to press their children into service and forced to work in unsafe environments.<br /><br />And of course, once construction is complete, they are left out in the cold and at the mercy of labour contractors to find their next project.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgMcJ4DLMxZkCA_bA813Apt5w5W9ipSpFH5eNNefWcVGslBstPuhfiKbRM5lXSzKhw-FYQaU8ta9u7q5DT5Eaecl5w57M0Bo1wygCD94UuPBYLG-BQsV5GsIoNiMHUda4mfnA56ABww/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgMcJ4DLMxZkCA_bA813Apt5w5W9ipSpFH5eNNefWcVGslBstPuhfiKbRM5lXSzKhw-FYQaU8ta9u7q5DT5Eaecl5w57M0Bo1wygCD94UuPBYLG-BQsV5GsIoNiMHUda4mfnA56ABww/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Entrepreneurs working on “Uber for X” is wonderful and all, but this is the sort of tech India needs to invest in next.</div>

India needs 3D-printing construction technology right now!

It takes six months on average to build a house in the US. In India, where brick and cement are favored over wood, build times are usually d...

4:39 AM

The Charismatic-Antilia

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ8Z3sm6ilSRn1hwCkvA7C51csLPz8iRiZfWdrYWgVwP4B58qpnThQQ2_2j4kU3ca_vAfnuu9t-xsEnx2FjAg0Odm7GEgYW-iC6XnRh0p1V5fxlYxZutUFrbddoa3yID0c_NYo7SBBg/s1600/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ8Z3sm6ilSRn1hwCkvA7C51csLPz8iRiZfWdrYWgVwP4B58qpnThQQ2_2j4kU3ca_vAfnuu9t-xsEnx2FjAg0Odm7GEgYW-iC6XnRh0p1V5fxlYxZutUFrbddoa3yID0c_NYo7SBBg/s640/Picture1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The billionaire chairman of Reliance Industries and fourth richest man in the world, Mukesh Ambani </div><div style="text-align: justify;">will soon move in to his new house, Antilia in Mumbai. And this 27-storey mansion is anything but ordinary, because at $1 billion, it’s the world’s most expensive home ever built.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMHwq4jZOu1KzBmhMg8cIcYlO-o4PeqxcOC8eOhYChB_NWkQhJrsHIsPKDsFYcq1AomnXYORe3DIEQRAt91SaBf6q8gQdue_7aRmKB-mxcJE_oEyRfbp_neXxWvuJaegDiJvpDS9PGA/s1600/Picture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMHwq4jZOu1KzBmhMg8cIcYlO-o4PeqxcOC8eOhYChB_NWkQhJrsHIsPKDsFYcq1AomnXYORe3DIEQRAt91SaBf6q8gQdue_7aRmKB-mxcJE_oEyRfbp_neXxWvuJaegDiJvpDS9PGA/s640/Picture2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fact # 1:  This 550-foot skyscraping home for five is built on a 49,000-square-foot plot and consequently has more floor space than the gigantic French Palace of Versailles. Also, there are nine elevators to take family and guests to their destinations. What’s interesting about Antilla is that no floor is alike, whether in design or even materials used – all at the request of Mukesh’s wife Nita Ambani. So one thing Antilla doesn’t have space for is repetition. The idea, say the mansion’s designers, was to blend styles to give the feel of consistency, but without repetition.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgAmc4PuftFMeNuKAo__oX-FEhZhYE_RNtdiw_1QifAp2AZVRUGShbdvP2MTp4oLuLfRmTsWOLCakEKdxaA4dCxWJJpqZm9ke5DBJF_xipciBbt_eUlZJFuuiehi80tyq3apXVml6dg/s1600/Picture3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgAmc4PuftFMeNuKAo__oX-FEhZhYE_RNtdiw_1QifAp2AZVRUGShbdvP2MTp4oLuLfRmTsWOLCakEKdxaA4dCxWJJpqZm9ke5DBJF_xipciBbt_eUlZJFuuiehi80tyq3apXVml6dg/s640/Picture3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fact # 2: Every whim of the family is catered for. The Ambani home is equipped with a health spa, a salon, a ballroom, a 50-seat movie theatre and multiple swimming pools, yoga and dance studios and ice cream room. And if anyone really wants to beat Mumbai heat, they can head off to the snow room that spits out man-made snow flakes.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4S4aDcma8J6HRKs63Rilik73J4MeAj2XB6jc15ffmXrj6mQrMerjWrInhQlln5ij8Lx1khosKM4n8jXJnukgdZc36HZ0aOasaL8HtxTtPuJsyE2rxbl0jQdFNutg6ehSFdYFnf9Lfg/s1600/Picture4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4S4aDcma8J6HRKs63Rilik73J4MeAj2XB6jc15ffmXrj6mQrMerjWrInhQlln5ij8Lx1khosKM4n8jXJnukgdZc36HZ0aOasaL8HtxTtPuJsyE2rxbl0jQdFNutg6ehSFdYFnf9Lfg/s640/Picture4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fact # 3: And yes, Mukesh Ambani has devoted six floors to his beloved cars, including his Rs5 crore Maybach. He even has his own car service station on floor seven.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhoqE-0MDCf19M2tPFYJFGRBnlbTKidkBMBkUoRHnzunKvVj4PCJgnEb205QXfw16LwDqrrPCkBHl-ytWMlyCSdH8gMTJt1lFmMd6ayup_NcxOFzeApeaGBj80ZUMk6pnT1uXuDmP4Q/s1600/Picture5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhoqE-0MDCf19M2tPFYJFGRBnlbTKidkBMBkUoRHnzunKvVj4PCJgnEb205QXfw16LwDqrrPCkBHl-ytWMlyCSdH8gMTJt1lFmMd6ayup_NcxOFzeApeaGBj80ZUMk6pnT1uXuDmP4Q/s640/Picture5.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fact # 4: It might be a skyscraper, but Antilia still has a garden. The smartly built mansion’s garden lies in the space that holds the ‘W’-shape beams that support the upper floors. The hanging gardens are not just for show though; the plants are energy-saving devices that absorb sunlight keeping the interior of the house cool.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lqRtl6IeB6ZwkLvsZr05MkVYFhP35D8W9CmGYMP4X2NW4w1uw3UMBAduJt_3zExRFx_QIAFC47GRTMG-kPXUNlqpplwW-R6tcNnKq9-JjWZeFugMsDNbbijqLO311zsrfjQn6Dda7Q/s1600/Picture7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lqRtl6IeB6ZwkLvsZr05MkVYFhP35D8W9CmGYMP4X2NW4w1uw3UMBAduJt_3zExRFx_QIAFC47GRTMG-kPXUNlqpplwW-R6tcNnKq9-JjWZeFugMsDNbbijqLO311zsrfjQn6Dda7Q/s640/Picture7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fact # 5: It reportedly takes a staff of 600 to maintain the world’s most expensive home. But Mukesh Ambani makes sure that his employees are taken care of as well. There’s also an entourage room where security/body guards and other assistants can relax.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_6aA4KiRmG4stePD6477g8xziN_FpngZUpf8S6F7RfeGFRjkU43D9z7N8Lbaks5LkYWHeR_OWpLLSSLX5u_B5xwXW3FW2lKp743xTB_YMyqXzc6DjFajqXGefILVz5yLp9pu51Q7dw/s1600/Picture6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_6aA4KiRmG4stePD6477g8xziN_FpngZUpf8S6F7RfeGFRjkU43D9z7N8Lbaks5LkYWHeR_OWpLLSSLX5u_B5xwXW3FW2lKp743xTB_YMyqXzc6DjFajqXGefILVz5yLp9pu51Q7dw/s640/Picture6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixN14t3dUfaJ5oGyTCuDv-3vhJX84XPD66W5OwGch7m9F4XerIUW36-jnH3MdMEKSeafwJbmXbjmyHf6aZNmExFTgF31P4opdAUhbCImE1a_vSrsM3jFfIkwsoiga9V2bHynbwBS4CQQ/s1600/Picture8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixN14t3dUfaJ5oGyTCuDv-3vhJX84XPD66W5OwGch7m9F4XerIUW36-jnH3MdMEKSeafwJbmXbjmyHf6aZNmExFTgF31P4opdAUhbCImE1a_vSrsM3jFfIkwsoiga9V2bHynbwBS4CQQ/s640/Picture8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>

The Charismatic-Antilia

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4:55 AM

JENNIFER ANISTON’s Beverly House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWj6OIQlcixWp2xy7jhX6oBUdbVugyKEx0pgvOHBY1gY07vNWIcHWpOENDxsFhRYC5SDw-OvmK9ENsilhSiteBRM9gtipmNDTv5c0rG4E_bsyUxt6GcY_2WZAd9nQ-OG0sSCUpQW4Pw/s1600/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWj6OIQlcixWp2xy7jhX6oBUdbVugyKEx0pgvOHBY1gY07vNWIcHWpOENDxsFhRYC5SDw-OvmK9ENsilhSiteBRM9gtipmNDTv5c0rG4E_bsyUxt6GcY_2WZAd9nQ-OG0sSCUpQW4Pw/s640/Picture1.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Jennifer Aniston collaborated with designer Stephen Shadley to transform a 1970 residence by Harold W. Levitt in Beverly Hills into an inviting retreat where she hosts frequent gatherings. “The making of the house was as significant to me as the living in it,” says the former Friends star.</div><br /><b>ENTRANCE HALL</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDqZ2zjP_Jq4IJ53iWNlSaRihepTymoo_hXzJU5d8Vc_1WfKMztm1h8lxWPa9niACLA3Pi2UNrsJox-CSvpTso8Nn-ihFnoMvg-LBEp40sE2vj_ht8mg1dC0m53tRsxAz7j1-qesHlg/s1600/Picture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDqZ2zjP_Jq4IJ53iWNlSaRihepTymoo_hXzJU5d8Vc_1WfKMztm1h8lxWPa9niACLA3Pi2UNrsJox-CSvpTso8Nn-ihFnoMvg-LBEp40sE2vj_ht8mg1dC0m53tRsxAz7j1-qesHlg/s640/Picture2.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Aniston loved the tall entrance doors the moment she saw them. The Murano glass chandelier just inside is one of the first things she bought for the house. “Jen said things like ‘Zen’ and ‘Bali’ when we discussed the design—rather than doing a theme house, we got at the spirit of that,” says Shadley.</div><br /><b></b><br /><b>LIVING ROOM</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHDjF2FT0T2WdGc6vW5tkeKA8YHAcmyhO60MAwfeQtQDvL8EK5qph0SJRFvkJxfEowPl65_Nj0sjU11gLus6nlipqY6g-6rcbtvQjyZzjQ8q8x9xFMIzTJkFDUhKsy9E4JBBj_yD8-A/s1600/Picture3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHDjF2FT0T2WdGc6vW5tkeKA8YHAcmyhO60MAwfeQtQDvL8EK5qph0SJRFvkJxfEowPl65_Nj0sjU11gLus6nlipqY6g-6rcbtvQjyZzjQ8q8x9xFMIzTJkFDUhKsy9E4JBBj_yD8-A/s640/Picture3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the foreground of the living room, a Jacques Adnet ashtray for Hermès holds cigarette packs in Motherwell’s favourite blue. Larsen fabric is on the shade of the Vladimir Kagan lamp. The Japanese vase is from Naga Antiques, the curtains are of a Bergamo silk, and the paint is by Benjamin Moore. The wood flooring here and elsewhere is from BR-111.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The living room is an intimate space that opens to views of the koi pond. The low table is from Todd Merrill Antiques. Glant Linen is on the sofa, which Shadley designed, and the chairs are covered in Manuel Canovas velvet.</div><b><br /></b><b></b><br /><b>SITTING AREA</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1C9EOydIbYVxC4CZo40NaxWapDROex-FpZLbwTxbinpK7CBsCewhZFNVKKF7yAUgaVA8pJQ6V0laWysHrAIXMbbgsJM2tc3dPzJRfqZLcEQ3MZoAVeSjzl_VDUyH_Bck9YWI1_BEfQ/s1600/Picture4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1C9EOydIbYVxC4CZo40NaxWapDROex-FpZLbwTxbinpK7CBsCewhZFNVKKF7yAUgaVA8pJQ6V0laWysHrAIXMbbgsJM2tc3dPzJRfqZLcEQ3MZoAVeSjzl_VDUyH_Bck9YWI1_BEfQ/s640/Picture4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b>A pizza oven and wine room are featured in the kitchen. A travertine bar separates it from the sitting area, where Aniston and her guests can relax or watch television. Glant fabric covers the chair and the Piet Hein barstools.<br /><br /><b></b><br /><b>GAME ROOM</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIX_dQhkWoaBEj1nCom0Q0ludJ9gnbmUphsOKtvtedroQ3f5U-i-LKfuoXypCYtzs-mOliJFJUL5IaWnU6GxAGZVXKOfVtHTyVVklwM4nUzBhZwAxf8Lt4b5GyjxjXbNvGrlwXa4fSw/s1600/Picture5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIX_dQhkWoaBEj1nCom0Q0ludJ9gnbmUphsOKtvtedroQ3f5U-i-LKfuoXypCYtzs-mOliJFJUL5IaWnU6GxAGZVXKOfVtHTyVVklwM4nUzBhZwAxf8Lt4b5GyjxjXbNvGrlwXa4fSw/s640/Picture5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The game room, with its bar and vintage pool table, is “a great hangout at parties,” says Shadley. “And there are lots of places to sit outside.” The sofa is upholstered in a Larsen fabric, the lampshade is of a Calvin silk, and the barstool seats are covered in Hunt leather.</div><br /><b><br /></b><b></b><br /><b>LANAI</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGYyZruX3_KM2qNxoKdQuYj2QoDmlsBd8lzYEENlpS67iValjeVbB6n4scVPkqmRAy2o4H8vmCv85v1-KPzCg7lTD5SluA0cbyIs6eMKzP8rDUZ2lGr_fFXLHNgJ-ox_Fqblouiyc1w/s1600/Picture6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGYyZruX3_KM2qNxoKdQuYj2QoDmlsBd8lzYEENlpS67iValjeVbB6n4scVPkqmRAy2o4H8vmCv85v1-KPzCg7lTD5SluA0cbyIs6eMKzP8rDUZ2lGr_fFXLHNgJ-ox_Fqblouiyc1w/s640/Picture6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Heated travertine floors warm the lanai, which can be enclosed with a bronze chain-mail curtain. The fabric on the love seat and chairs in the foreground is from Holly Hunt, as are the pillow fabrics. Chella fabric covers the Shadley-designed chairs near the fireplace.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><b>EAVES</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Y7a3Y6E6D1ennXa9GhH1MasjplUgtNwT4niQmrvVHPf9YD58o5OYP7DiKl9JqgVcD5-FeErWB5WHz5N1IxLC66GW_KzUfpyIx2DuSNOQP902tNadtJHzlanvi14hqdxqd2YfbVm9g/s1600/Picture7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Y7a3Y6E6D1ennXa9GhH1MasjplUgtNwT4niQmrvVHPf9YD58o5OYP7DiKl9JqgVcD5-FeErWB5WHz5N1IxLC66GW_KzUfpyIx2DuSNOQP902tNadtJHzlanvi14hqdxqd2YfbVm9g/s640/Picture7.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br />Shadley extended the house’s eaves, which were clad in cumaru, and put in travertine flooring. The umbrellas are from Janus et Cie.<br /><div><br /></div>

JENNIFER ANISTON’s Beverly House

Jennifer Aniston collaborated with designer Stephen Shadley to transform a 1970 residence by Harold W. Levitt in Beverly Hills into an invi...

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