Here at Trilogy Partners, we believe that each historical architectural style has something to teach. This week, we've been inspired by the upcoming Great Gatsby film to talk about Long Island homes of the past. Here are some of the features of these residences that inspire us: Solid materials. The Westbury House, pictured below, has a solid cedar shake... [Read more...]

A SIP – Structural Insulated Panel – is a building component sandwich. It’s an energy efficient foam core laminated between two layers of wood sheathing, faced with drywall, fiberboard, metal, and even plastic. Well-designed and manufactured SIPS will make a house more energy-efficient, stronger, tighter, and more comfortable. There are some other appealing... [Read more...]

We are always searching for unique ways to incorporate green design into our homes, and using reclaimed scaffolding wood for the home's structure or in its interior design scheme is one way to accomplish this. An excellent example of a home that benefited from the use of reclaimed wood is 'Casa Box', which is a spectacular modern renovation of a caretaker's... [Read more...]

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