New News!

Updated December 27, 2009

Georgia wrote an article for the Raleigh News and Observer, titled "Renovate. Save Energy. Live Better." The article, which was co-authored by Katie Wakeford of the NCSU Home Environments Design Initiative, outlines strategies for healthy and energy efficient home renovations.

The article ran in the December 26th, 2009 issue on the front page of the Home section. Please check it out:

http://www.newsobserver.com/life/home_garden/story/254283.html

Updated December 14, 2009

Georgia Bizios and Brian Grant will be teaching an evening course in Duke University's Continuing Studies program.

Home Design: What Homeowners Need to Know.

Classes will be Tuesday evenings February 16 through March 2.

Course Description:

Building a house or renovating one is an exciting and rewarding venture. It is an opportunity to bring our ideas and dreams to life and to enhance our daily lives in a place we help create. Since a house is significant financial investment, the decision to embark on such a journey can be a scary one. Would you like to understand the building process better, and learn how to implement some of your ideas about space? This workshop is a must if you want to be actively involved in the home design process. We will help you identify and understand important home design issues. We will cover site and building design issues, costs and budgets, green and energy efficient strategies, and hiring a contractor. Recommended readings will supplement discussions.

Come join us! http://waltercamp.aas.duke.edu/…