Community Design Builder Association Award

2008
Best Residential Addition or Alteration
$50,000 - $150,000
11 Sommer Avenue – Maplewood


2007
Best Remodeler
Residential Renovation $250,000 - $500,000
The Phalin Residence


2006
Best Remodeler
Residential Renovation $500,000 - $750,000
The Campbell Residence


Residential Addition or Alteration of the Year
$250,000 - $500,000
The Starker Residence

MJ Architect News

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Daylighting Pipe

A cost –effective and responsible lighting solution

While Solar Tube, Tubular Skylight and Daylight Pipe are all generic names used for products, probably the easiest to relate to is Daylighting Pipe. There has been much research conducted into the advantages of using natural daylight for illumination of both domestic and commercial buildings. As an alternative to electric lighting, DaylightingPipe is one of the simplest.

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Fireplace Inserts and Stoves Provide Safe and Efficient Heat

There are several different types of Efficient Fireplace Inserts: Wood burning, Pellet, and Corn are some of the options. Typically these units fit in most wood-burning masonry fireplaces, and can heat an area of up to 2,500 square feet. Some units are free-standing and can be easily vented directly to the outside. Generally speaking, most of these include a convection system to distribute heat, a non-catalytic combustion system to reduce smoke emissions, and a large combustion chamber. Several manufacturers use recycled cast iron in their manufacturing process and soot-free glass doors.

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