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After Direct Hit by Hurricane Ike, Beachtown Emerges Unscathed
In the June 2008 issue of Streetscapes, we featured the New Urbanist community of Beachtown, located in Galveston, Texas. In September, the young development faced down Hurricane Ike's 110-miles-per-hour winds and 12-foot storm surge. We're pleased to report that the homes, built using hurricane-resistant engineering and materials (James Hardie's Artisan® lap siding among them) sustained little damage.
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Neighborhoods at a Glance
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Virginia Beach, VA |
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Traditional Neighborhood Design |
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Terry Peterson Residential Companies
Napolitano Homes |
Buyers Connect with Boldly Colored Homes in New Virginia Beach Neighborhood
Sajo Farm is a 295-home neo-traditional community being developed in desirable North Virginia Beach. James Hardie's pre-painted HardiePlank™ featuring ColorPlus® technology helps create an upscale visual appeal—and a competitive edge in a challenging market, according to the builder.
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Photography: Erik Kvalsvik |
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Annapolis, MD |
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Single Family Custom Home |
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Wayne L. Good, FAIA
Good Architecture, PC |
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Winchester Construction |
Contemporary "Shucker's Shanty" Earns Multiple Design Awards
Inspired by Nineteenth Century oysterman shacks that once flourished in the Chesapeake Bay region, a Maryland-based architect designed a custom riverfront home in Annapolis that pays homage to the region's history. The award-winning board-and-batten structure incorporates HardiePanel™ fiber cement sheets for an exceptionally durable "shell."
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Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods
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Video Archive: Town Planner Demetri Baches Discusses How to Build Community
In 2006, respected new urbanist Demetri Baches of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company spoke to executives from Australia about how to successfully build communities. His presentation, given at a James Hardie-sponsored event in the celebrated village of Seaside, Florida, offers insights into how neighborhoods work—and how community is created.
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In the News
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HardiePlank™ Featured on Another Upcoming "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Episode
This past October, a Pittsburgh corrections officer, his wife and five children left their tornado-battered 2-bedroom home for a vacation at Disney World. They returned a week later to a completely new 5-bedroom home and 3,000 square feet of living space, thanks to the heroic crew from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." HardiePlank™ fiber cement siding with ColorPlus® technology plays a leading role on the home's exterior.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Report Finds Green Building is Growing Despite Down Market
A new report available from McGraw-Hill Construction, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders, reveals that green home building continues to enjoy strong momentum. The 35-page report ($149) examines market opportunities in green home building, and details the latest research (e.g., "quality" is now the top driver in green building, versus "doing the right thing" in the 2006 report).
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See James Hardie Building Products at the HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo December 3-5, 2008 in Toronto
See all the latest James Hardie siding and underlayment products at Canada's largest residential trade show December 3-5, 2008. The HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo is held in conjunction with four other top construction-related shows (including Construct Canada), so Toronto is the place to be! Visit James Hardie at booth #201.
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Syndicated Columnist Tim "Ask The Builder" Carter Espouses Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding
When it comes to a durable exterior material for your home, popular home improvement columnist and builder Tim Carter is a big fan of fiber cement. He advises readers that shingles in particular are especially useful for matching a home addition or remodel to the architectural style of an older home.
Source: AsktheBuilder.com
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Product News
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Thinking About Using James Hardie Products for Multifamily or Commercial Applications?
Durable James Hardie is the perfect solution for a great-looking architecture—without the maintenance headaches of inferior materials. The photo gallery on our recently introduced commercial website (jameshardiecommercial.com) showcases some great images of multifamily and retail applications to help inspire your next project.
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Streetscapes
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A Tour of Neighborhoods Across America
Traditional neighborhood designs are finding a home in every corner of America. Click on the link below to read the online version of the James Hardie book, Streetscapes.
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