google.com, pub-3595943663920267, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 /* ACHLAB uniform image ratios */ .ach-media{ --ratio:56.25%; /* default 16:9 */ position:relative; width:100%; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; } .ach-media::before{content:"";display:block;padding-top:var(--ratio);} /* ratio box */ .ach-media > img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; /* fills box; crops evenly */ object-position:center; } /* Quick ratio presets */ .ach-ar-16x9{ --ratio:56.25%; } /* 16:9 */ .ach-ar-4x5{ --ratio:125%; } /* 4:5 vertical */ .ach-ar-1x1{ --ratio:100%; } /* square */ .ach-ar-9x16{ --ratio:177.78%;} /* story/tall */ /* Horizontal scroll strip */ .ach-scroll-x{ display:flex; gap:12px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding:6px 2px; } .ach-scroll-x .ach-media{ flex:0 0 auto; width:min(80vw, 420px); /* card width */ scroll-snap-align:center; } /* Vertical stack (uniform cards) */ .ach-stack{ display:grid; gap:16px; } /* Optional: show entire image without crop */ .ach-fit-contain > img{ object-fit:contain; background:#f5f5f5; }

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How Your Roof Works: A Biophilic Roofing Design 

How Your Roof Works: A Biophilic Roofing Design 

Your roof does more than shelter you! It actually breathes, balances energy, and connects your home to nature. In this guide, we explore how slope, ventilation, solar reflection, and insulation come together to create a biophilic roofing system that enhances comfort, efficiency, and well-being. Discover how thoughtful roof design can transform your home into a living, sustainable structure.

The Secret Life of Walls: What's Really Inside Your New Home's Structure

The Secret Life of Walls: What's Really Inside Your New Home's Structure

Ever wondered what’s hidden behind your drywall? From framing and insulation to vapor barriers and finishes, every layer inside your walls plays a vital role in comfort, strength, and energy efficiency. This article breaks down the anatomy of a modern wall so you can better understand how your home breathes, insulates, and protects.

Sound, Space, and Silence: Acoustics for Homeowners Building New Homes

Sound, Space, and Silence: Acoustics for Homeowners Building New Homes

Ever notice how some homes feel instantly calm while others echo with every footstep? The secret isn’t magic—it’s acoustics. From insulation choices to floor plans, the way your home handles sound shapes how peaceful it feels. In this post, we’ll explore how smart design decisions like using STC and NRC ratings—can help you build a home that sounds as good as it looks.