tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35340371969443323502024-03-13T06:17:04.005-04:00Dominick Tringali ArchitectsLifestyle by Design - Dominick Tringali Architects specializes in a wide range of architectural design services customized to fit the needs of any client and any budget. Our award-winning projects span nationwide and include custom homes, production housing, community visioning and planning, active adult housing, multifamily and live/work housing, mixed use, retail, sustainable design, and specialty commercial design.Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-23259908145421325162010-12-27T14:22:00.002-05:002010-12-27T14:25:08.889-05:00Dominick Tringali Architects Begins International Renovation Project in ThailandThe Dominick Tringali Architects team is nationally renowned for its ability to create exceptional, timeless architecture. This time, our design abilities are being put to the test on an exciting, new international project. We are working on a renovation of an existing estate for one of the wealthiest textile moguls in Thailand. Our design team is adding on a 15,000 square foot ballroom to this residence, along with a formal, traditional Chinese dining area. We are renovating bathrooms and various living spaces within the home to make it more suitable for entertaining ambassadors, dignitaries, and various government officials, for which the homeowner frequently hosts events in his home. The entire family is quite philanthropic as well, hosting several large benefit events per year for charity organizations. <br /><br />We are working on this project in conjunction with the talented group at Marc Michaels Interior Design, based out of Winter Park, Florida. Marc Michaels is consistently ranked one of the top 100 Interior Design firms in the world, by Interior Design Magazine. We are working exclusive with Marc Michaels on the architectural aspects of the project, and possibly some of their upcoming projects in the Middle East as well. <br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is excited to add these projects to our growing list of international experience. We look forward to upcoming joint ventures with Marc Michaels and bringing our signature DTA flair and design ability to the International market. <br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TRjnzT6Nd2I/AAAAAAAAADA/MI0uU8nIjt4/s1600/10142-Thailand%2BProject-South-West%2BElevation.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TRjnzT6Nd2I/AAAAAAAAADA/MI0uU8nIjt4/s320/10142-Thailand%2BProject-South-West%2BElevation.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555445009065277282" /></a><br /><br />Visit <a href="www.DTArchitects.com">www.DTArchitects.com</a> or <a href="www.Marc-Michaels.com">www.Marc-Michaels.com</a> for more information!<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-21074743531148828722010-10-27T13:26:00.002-04:002010-10-27T13:27:47.402-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TMhg8upm6xI/AAAAAAAAAC0/aMq8ISMr3bo/s1600/enewsletter+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TMhg8upm6xI/AAAAAAAAAC0/aMq8ISMr3bo/s320/enewsletter+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532778738655619858" /></a><br /><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-31525097945751629212010-10-04T12:39:00.002-04:002010-10-04T12:49:41.677-04:00DTA Custom Residence Featured in Septembter Issue of Residential Design & Build MagazineInside the September issue of Residential Design & Build, a story called “Tight Fit, Creative Solution” features a cutting edge, sustainable, custom home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects.<br /><br />Located in Birmingham, Michigan, the design concept included creating a very cutting edge custom home, while blending it in with the existing neighboring residences in an older, very traditional neighborhood. The exterior style is English Tudor with a bit of an Eclectic flair. Inside, the home is innovative, sustainable, and perfectly designed for today’s modern family.<br /><br />This project was originally created as a show home, in a partnership with a local high-end mall. Proceeds from public tours through the home went toward a charity. The overall goal was to show the public, especially those who may be on the fence about building a home, the benefits of building a new home with creativity, sustainability, and efficiency. <br /><br />Find out more about this design and view stunning images of the completed project by visiting <a href="http://www.rdbmagazine.com/print/Residential-Design-and-Build/Tight-Fit--Creative-Solution/1$4348">Residential Design and Build Magazine</a> online. <br /> <br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-68025426492894641302010-09-20T14:04:00.004-04:002010-09-20T15:35:52.728-04:00DTA Published in Ambassador Magazine!The September/October issue of Detroit-based Ambassador Magazine is now out on the shelves, and pages 106 -109 of this particular issue features one of the finest luxury custom estates Dominick Tringali Architects has ever designed. <br /><br />Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, this project began with an 8,500 square foot existing spec home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects. The homeowner purchased the original home, as well as the adjacent site next to it, and then commissioned Dominick Tringali Architects to begin designing a 5,500 square foot addition on the existing property. The design challenge was to blend the two projects into one cohesive, final residence. <br /><br />The final project is a 14,000 square foot European-style estate, designed in a U-shape around a large outdoor courtyard which features a built in pool, a negative edge spa, and outdoor dining and seating areas. The home also features a large motor court, and two guest cabanas. It was designed to be so well equipped that the homeowner wouldn’t need to leave, and offers all components for everyday casual living, and entertaining family and friends.<br /><br />Additional information about the home and interior and exterior images of the residence can be viewed in the Ambassador Magazine story, or by visiting the 'Published Articles' section of our website at The September/October issue of Detroit-based Ambassador Magazine is now out on the shelves, and pages 106 -109 of this particular issue features one of the finest luxury custom estates Dominick Tringali Architects has ever designed. <br /><br />Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, this project began with an 8,500 square foot existing spec home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects. The homeowner purchased the spec, as well as the adjacent site next to it, and then commissioned DTA to begin designing a 5,500 square foot addition on the existing property. <br /><br />The final project is a 14,000 square foot European-style estate, designed in a U-shape around a large outdoor courtyard which features a built in pool, a negative edge spa, and outdoor dining and seating areas. The home also features a large motor court, and two guest cabanas. It was designed to be so well equipped that the homeowner wouldn’t need to leave, and offers all components for everyday casual living, and entertaining family and friends.<br /><br />Additional information about the home and interior and exterior images of the residence can be viewed in the Ambassador Magazine story, or by visiting our website at <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/articles.php">http://www.dtarchitects.com/articles.php</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-74794024898726061922010-08-09T11:18:00.003-04:002010-08-09T11:43:58.051-04:00DTA Wins 2010 Excellence Award from Residential Design & Build Magazine!Dominick Tringali Architects won an award this month for '<a href="http://www.rdbmagazine.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=4250">Best Custom Home Less Than 3,000 square feet</a>' through Residential Design & Build Magazine's annual Design Excellence Award Competition. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/plan.php?p=94">Erickson Residence</a>, located in the Habersham community in Beaufort, South Carolina, has won four major design awards on a local and national level for Best Custom Home in its size range. <br /><br />At just under 1,400 square feet, the home blends casual, low-country living with modern amenities. The open floor plan was designed for both livability and entertaining, embracing the outdoors as it opens to an expansive screened porch and rear courtyard. As a budget-conscious project, strong emphasis was placed on the economy of materials, unassuming details and a simple massing throughout the design of the home. Additionally, the client procured all materials, accessories, furniture and cabinetry from local vendors, resulting in a substantial cost savings while not compromising the finish of the residence. <br /><br />The designer included typical living spaces of larger homes into this smaller, more efficient floor plan. Design solutions were achieved with a floor plan which was smaller in square footage but efficient to build. The plan incorporates all living spaces the homeowner requested with additional spaces for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. This was achieved by taking advantage of the site and warm climate through outdoor living spaces. A large, inviting front porch and a unique screened-in rear sunroom with a fireplace provide additional living and entertaining space.<br /><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-66162530338100652952010-07-13T15:24:00.004-04:002010-07-13T15:37:18.624-04:00Save Money by Purchasing from DTA's Pre-Existing Plan PortfolioAre you thinking about building your own custom home? Did you know that Dominick Tringali Architects has a portfolio consisting of hundreds of pre-drawn plans, in a variety of sizes and different architectural styles ranging from French Country to Contemporary?<br /><br />It's easy to select a DTA plan that's perfect for you, your family, and your budget. If the plan is almost perfect and just needs some adjustments to best fit your lifestyle, our construction department can revise it at a very affordable rate. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDy_0Nr-s5I/AAAAAAAAACk/wPT3QcU3y1E/s1600/Cleveland+Park+Front+Elevation+Rendering-English+Manor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDy_0Nr-s5I/AAAAAAAAACk/wPT3QcU3y1E/s320/Cleveland+Park+Front+Elevation+Rendering-English+Manor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493476549233390482" /></a><br /><br />Take a look at some of our newer custom home plans by visiting the 'Shop DTA Plans' section of our website at <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/plans.php">http://www.dtarchitects.com/plans.php</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-69225316344353786372010-07-12T12:30:00.009-04:002010-07-12T13:52:12.092-04:00Outdoor Living Spaces for Colder ClimatesThe design team at Dominick Tringali Architects creates custom outdoor living spaces for any climate! These spaces are unique extensions of the home where our clients can entertain friends and family and continue to enjoy the outdoors well into the colder months. Here are some of our favorite outdoor projects located in Michigan: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtIo3MWnaI/AAAAAAAAAB8/FozgNbQwtdU/s1600/IMG_0758+final+image.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtIo3MWnaI/AAAAAAAAAB8/FozgNbQwtdU/s320/IMG_0758+final+image.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493064037356182946" /></a><br /><br />A deck with an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit area, located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtPA0KxkDI/AAAAAAAAACE/-ZkDNkJMCmM/s1600/w.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtPA0KxkDI/AAAAAAAAACE/-ZkDNkJMCmM/s320/w.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493071045930881074" /></a><br /><br />Courtyard with a pool, spa, and fire pit sitting area, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtSpfwlTuI/AAAAAAAAACM/NyjBZvH13uY/s1600/pm+1+-057-dc5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtSpfwlTuI/AAAAAAAAACM/NyjBZvH13uY/s320/pm+1+-057-dc5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493075043361836770" /></a><br /><br />Courtyard with a fireplace located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtTwZLMM9I/AAAAAAAAACU/odO6XPGdKWk/s1600/Avripas+cooking+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtTwZLMM9I/AAAAAAAAACU/odO6XPGdKWk/s320/Avripas+cooking+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493076261365101522" /></a><br /><br />Covered outdoor kitchen located in Shelby Township, Michigan<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtVpNqXHJI/AAAAAAAAACc/tAPjzuR_XBY/s1600/Sun+Porch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/TDtVpNqXHJI/AAAAAAAAACc/tAPjzuR_XBY/s320/Sun+Porch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493078337038785682" /></a><br /><br />Sun porch enclosed by Phantom Screens, located in Sylvan Lake, Michigan<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-38621685662811462032010-06-23T13:42:00.003-04:002010-06-23T13:59:51.740-04:0010 Things You Must Put in Your Next HouseNigel Maynard of Builder Magazine featured a great article this month, listing ten hot items new buyers must put in new homes to maintain resale value. Here are the ten items listed below. Check out the <a href="http://www.builderonline.com/products/10-things-you-must-put-in-your-new-house.aspx?page=10">article in Builder</a> for detailed information.<br /><br />1. Radiant Heated Bathroom Floors<br /><br />2. Butcher-block Countertops<br /><br />3. Glass Tiles<br /><br />4. Dual-flush Toilet<br /><br />5. Low-flow Showerheads<br /><br />6. On-demand Water Heater<br /><br />7. Water Re-circulator<br /><br />8. Folding Patio-doors<br /><br />9. Central Vaccuum<br /><br />10. Excellent Insulation <br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-3101266176151647862010-05-12T11:19:00.001-04:002010-05-12T11:19:51.355-04:00DTA presenting 'Affordable Green' at the 2010 Southern Building Show!Dominick Tringali Architects was asked to present again this year at the 2010 Southern Building Show located in Atlanta, Georgia. Stephen McKay Jr., of the DTA Design Team, will be giving a presentation titled "1,750 Square Feet, 5 Bedrooms, LEED Platinum Designed Home for Under $100,000." His presentation will discuss the case study of our 2009 Habitat for Humanity Home and how builders can effectively achieve LEED or Green Build Certification, working with such an inexpensive budget. <br /><br />If you are attending this year's Southern Building Show, Steve's presentation information follows:<br /><br />Thursday, May 13<br />11:00 AM - 12:30 PM<br />Georgia World Congress Center<br />Room #306<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-56883529368973121932010-04-22T10:09:00.000-04:002010-04-22T10:10:08.938-04:002010 Michigan Earth Day Fest!Good Morning and Happy Earth Day!! <br /><br />The 2010 Michigan Earth Day Fest is coming to Downtown Rochester this weekend! This event will celebrate sustainable and progressive movements in our communities, educate attendees on the latest ideas and concepts in sustainability, and showcase leadership in our local green business, government, and non-profit programs. <br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is participating again this year! Stephen McKay Jr. will be giving a presentation titled "Geothermal Dream Home on a Budget." This program will discuss the process of designing mainstream green homes for the mid-range housing market, using cutting edge, DTA-designed case studies. Stephen will include an overview of energy efficient building solutions using the latest affordable products, and explain and emphasize the use of cost effective geothermal heating systems with a payback of less than five years. This is a co-presentation with the owner of Lakeside Energy Solutions. <br /><br />Steve's presentation is Saturday, April 24 at 6:00 PM at the Wellness Stage and Activities area, located in Wellness Way located south of Third Street and west of Water Street. Admission is free. We hope to see you there! <br /><br />Fore more information, visit <a href="http://www.miearthday.com/">http://www.miearthday.com/</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-87557286149227101822010-04-06T11:39:00.003-04:002010-04-06T11:46:58.469-04:00Improving What You Have in Your HomeWritten by: Simonini Builders <br /><br />While building a new home may not be feasible for many in our current economic climate, a lot of homeowners are taking a step back and looking at what they can do with what they have. <br /><br />There are hundreds of homes dating back to the late 1970s and early 1980s on the islands and, while they have wonderful character, owners are looking for ways to “spruce up” their home’s dated look without going overboard on construction costs. At the same time, many families with newer homes are looking for ways to make their home more energy-efficient and earth conscious. <br /><br />That’s where Simonini Builders comes in. Located at Kiawah and Seabrook Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Simonini Builders has an office conveniently located in the Freshfields Village and they are ready to sit down with you and run through a whole list of creative, innovative solutions to improving your home both inside and out. And by making a majority of their interior design options available in their office showroom, Simonini Builders is a one-stop shop for changing your aging home into the house of your dreams.<br /><br />Simonini Builders began building on Daniel Island in 2000 and by 2001, they had completed their tenth home. In 2005 they were up to 50 homes and had begun building custom homes on the Isle of Palms. That same year, Simonini Builders was hired by Kiawah Development Partners to build The Cassique Garden Cottages and to date, their company has built more than 180 homes across the Lowcountry. <br /><br />“We’re always looking for trends,” said Fred Bricketto, Division Manager for Simonini Builders in Charleston. “What does the customer want and what is the industry doing? Overall, we look for three things: form, function and beauty.”<br /><br />In order to track down those trends, Simonini Builders travels to all corners of the United States and abroad. A study in Naples, Florida; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and Newport Beach, California, yielded some interesting new trends: the creation of “Right Sized Home” home design and reconstruction, and bringing the outdoors, in.<br /><br />Inspired by several beautifully designed homes with surprisingly small footprints, Simonini Builders began designing homes with open spaces and multiple use applications. Extra large glass doors are often integrated on porches and gardens access areas, and kitchens are designed to accommodate multiple chefs and room for several people to sit and talk during dinner parties.<br /><br />Simonini Builders recently announced their new Coastal Series Portfolio Homes for lot owners looking to build a pre-planned and pre-priced home. For condo owners, their “Condo Makeover” program gives new life to a condo while only taking six weeks total from start to finish. Simonini and its designers sit down with the condo owners and find out exactly what they’re looking for, even providing samples of design options so the owners can see and feel their choices. The entire project is then listed with all of the details and an estimated price is always given prior to construction. <br /><br />For homeowners looking to give their whole home a facelift while not delving into building a completely new home, Simonini Builders has partnered with nationally renowned architect Dominick Tringali to custom-design the exterior of homes through a “Coastal Inspiration.” With this program, a picture is taken of the home and Tringali sketches a black and white overlay according to the owner’s specifications, then paints the redesign in watercolor so that it can be taken to the island’s architectural review committee. The entire cost of the redesign is $750, but the amount will be credited back to the homeowner if they chose to go with Simonini Builders. <br /><br />“We’re your builder,” said Bricketto. “But we’re also your guide. We take you through the steps and share what we’re learning as a company and how it can be applied to your home.”<br /><br />Simonini Builders is one of a handful of builders across the country who has won the construction industry’s “Triple Crown,” having been named National Builder of the Year, America’s Best Builder and winner of the National Housing Quality Award. They are also the only builder nationwide to win the National Association of Home Builders and Professional Builder Magazine Gold level of award twice and was the 2002 America’s best builder award winner from Builder Magazine and the Business Management Committee of the National Association of Home Builders.<br /><br />For more information, call Fred Bricketto at 768-0823, email fbricketto@simonini.com or visit <a href="www.simonini.com">www.simonini.com.</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-52386243344545543752010-03-25T10:47:00.002-04:002010-03-25T10:55:40.152-04:00ARCHITECT PUSHING FORWARD FOR CHANGE AND ECONOMIC REVOLUTION IN MICHIGAN<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJamieQ%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City" downloadurl="http://www.5iamas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place" downloadurl="http://www.5iantlavalamp.com/"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Helvetica 45 Light"; panose-1:0 11 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Helvetica 45 Light"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0pt 5.4pt 0pt 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0pt; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="">A variety of local, small business owners gathered at the office of Dominick Tringali Architects in Bloomfield Hills on Thursday March 18, to support Sheriff Michael Bouchard in his candidacy for Governor of Michigan.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" >
<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="">Many local business owners are becoming involved in bringing about change to the way <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state>'s government is run.<span style=""> </span>Entrepreneurs like Dominick Tringali are seeing an imperative need to make <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state> more attractive and advantageous for small business owners.<span style=""> </span>The philosophy of the<b><i> </i></b>state government throughout the past eight years has not been focused on supporting the small business owner.<span style=""> </span>Increased fees and taxes continue to hurt the entrepreneurs who have steadfastly kept their doors open in this difficult economic environment.<span style=""> </span>The current governmental philosophy has been to provide tax incentives to new unproven businesses, like alternative energy and the film industry, while ignoring the small businesses and individuals who pay for these tax incentives and breaks.<span style=""> </span>The lack of fiscal responsibility in our state government has added to the decline of our great State of <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state>.<span style=""> </span>Our business tax punishes existing firms as well and pushes away new businesses that might want to move to <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state>.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" >
<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="">Tringali believes that the State promoting new housing efforts and construction projects is a very effective way to create more jobs rather than losing our population to other states. Homeowners in <st1:state st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:state> and <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>, for example, are receiving<b><i> </i></b>state tax breaks to build new energy efficient homes.<span style=""> </span>Contrary to the current belief in Lansing as well as <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Washington</st1:city> <st1:state st="on">DC</st1:state></st1:place>, the trickle down theory does work.<span style=""> </span>For example, with the right incentives, ONE large custom home project begins<b><i> </i></b>and literally hundreds of people are put to work; including architects, builders, interior designers, electricians, plumbers, cabinet installers, HVAC contractors, painters, landscapers, inspectors, lighting specialists, technology specialists, window installers, roofers, gutter installers, masons, foundation contractors, as well as the assistants and administrative staff that support these contractors.<span style=""> </span>Lumberyards profit, building material distributors profit, appliance stores profit, construction cleanup crews are put to work, local restaurants near job sites gain new business, and many other businesses receive trickle down work from the onset of each project.<span style=""> </span>This is a concept that<b><i> </i></b>governmental entities, Federal and State, do not understand.<span style=""> </span>Local business owners know that Sheriff Bouchard understands the needs of the small business entrepreneur, as well as, the needs of the construction industry in the State of <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Michigan</st1:place></st1:state>.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" >
<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="">Throughout the next year, many local businesses including Dominick Tringali Architects will continue to support Sheriff Bouchard's campaign as his platform addresses and promotes all of these issues and focuses in on the right methods for turning our state around.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-77023660688430138492010-01-26T11:00:00.003-05:002010-01-26T11:45:59.896-05:00Affordable Million Dollar DetailsAt the International Builders Show last week, Dominick gave a presentation for the NAHB regarding "Affordable Million Dollar Details." The following is a summary of some of the important topics he presented about. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2010 Trends from Entrepreneur Magazine:</span> sustainability, buying local, decreased consumer spending, growing number of entrepreneurs, alcohol beverage industry growing, and pet supplies industry also growing.<br /><br />So, what does this mean in terms of the architectural / housing market?<br /><br />Today's buyers are no longer looking for the '<a href="http://www.builderonline.com/infill-development/is-the-mcmansion-dead.aspx">McMansions</a>' that were built a decade ago. Families want smaller homes that are easier to maintain, less expensive to operate, with less formal spaces and more flexible spaces, such as computer stations, mud rooms, second floor laundry, costco rooms, and hobby rooms. They want a floor plan designed to complement their lifestyle and increase family interaction. A home with quality design features and sustainable, healthy products. They want to entertain friends inside their home through bar areas, butlers pantries, and media rooms. They want to use outdoor living spaces for entertainment, as well as a place to relax and rejuvenate from a busy lifestyle. And they want all these things at an affordable price.<br /><br />How can builders achieve a quality product like this in an affordable price range?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Classic Yacht Villas:</span> DTA designed a plan portfolio recently that is geared specifically to this type of market. This portfolio, called the <a href="http://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/redesigning-retirement.aspx">Classic Yacht Series</a>, was created based on an analysis of Yachts and how they incorporate unmatched luxury and quality into very small spaces.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Case Study Examples:</span> Dominick discussed three DTA case study examples and showed a variety of building materials on these projects, which we commonly specify on many of our homes. These products are high quality, affordable alternatives to the much more expensive products that are available. Not only are these products affordable, but many are also healthy and sustainable. These products ranged from <a href="http://www.lostcreekstone.com/lcs/home.html">exterior stone</a>, to <a href="http://www.dimensionsplaster.com/">interior plaster in lieu of paint</a>, to <a href="www.BlueSkyRM.com">indoor energy monitoring systems</a>, to proper <a href="http://building.dow.com/na/en/products/insulation/index.htm">insulation materials</a>, to <a href="http://www.berloniamerica.com/">affordable, pre-fabricated kitchens</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Outdoor Living Has Become a Standard:</span> Does your product feature outdoor living? Today's buyers now expect it when purchasing a new home. Dominick showed examples of outdoor spaces we have created, in a variety of climates, and at a range of price points. In a special feature of his presentation this year, Dominick did a step-by-step example of how to create the ultimate outdoor living space, with <a href="http://www.WoodlandDirect.com/IBS">affordable product options</a> and pricing information.<br /><br />For information about any of the topics in Dominick's presentation, or to receive a copy of the powerpoint to review, please give us a call at (248) 335-8888 or e-mail JamieQ@DTArchitects.com<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-48351969437263796232010-01-21T18:17:00.007-05:002010-01-21T18:57:01.470-05:00The Affordable Outdoor Space - DTA and Woodland Direct at IBSDominick Tringali just finished his 2010 International Builders' Show speech in Las Vegas. During the speech he discussed the 2010 trend towards bringing interesting and comfortable interior spaces to the <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/custom.php?sec=1&p=16#">outdoor living areas</a>. The <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/custom.php?sec=2&p=23#">Affordable Outdoor Living space </a>is exactly what the new home buyer demands. Using the right <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/">architect</a>, builder, and supplier, the new homeowner can save $1,000's of dollars on their <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/custom.php?sec=1&p=13#">Outdoor Living Space</a>.<br /><br />Dominick also announced a new partnership with <a href="http://www.woodlanddirect.com/ibs">Woodland Direct </a>to offer builders and homeowners the opportunity to see what great <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/custom_homes.php">custom</a> design and affordability can bring to an Outdoor Living space. Visit the <a href="http://www.woodlanddirect.com/ibs">Dominick Tringali/Woodland Direct IBS </a>web page to sign up to win an Outdoor Firepit.<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm<br />specializing in lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/">http://www.dtarchitects.com/</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-36752554008203364292010-01-21T12:36:00.003-05:002010-01-21T13:04:25.736-05:00DTA's Favorite New Products at the 2010 International Builders Show<a href="http://www.hurd.com/press-room/view/id/35">Hurd Windows & Doors H3TM Casement:</a> This product features energy efficiency ratings which rival the industry’s premium-priced window products. The H3 can save you 15-20 percent on the cost of windows, even with an Energy Star® rating of .31 U which far exceeds the current standard of .35 U.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.building.dow.com/na/en/products/insulation/frothpakfs.htm">Dow Building Solutions FROTH PAK™ Spray Insulation:</a> FROTH PAK™ is a two-component polyurethane spray foam that comes in both portable kits and refillable tanks. It is available in multiple densities and is ideal as an insulator or air-sealant.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clopaydoor.com/avante.aspx">Clopay's Avante Garage Door Collection:</a> A cost effective solution for glass panel garage doors and built with solid construction. It is a better value to spend a little more on insulated glass because the frame has no thermal break, which would allow heat to transfer through to the garage anyway. Regardless, this is a great product for a transitional or contemporary residence.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lumberliquidators.com/catalog/thumbnail.jsp?categoryId=348&sectionId=1&sort=TA&subCategoryId=0&ref=By%20Category;274500000&PIPELINE_SESSION_ID=51fb67110ad4887401a18ee284d1fe3f">Bellawood Solid Hardwood Flooring by Lumber Liquidators:</a> This is a very durable and cost effective flooring product which comes with a 50 year warranty.<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-6276453204282757622010-01-20T15:04:00.005-05:002010-01-20T15:34:38.395-05:00Hurd Window's New H3 Casement Saves 15-20%, w/ Better Performance!We stopped by the Hurd Windows and Doors booth this afternoon at the Builders Show and spent some time learning about Hurd's new <a href="http://www.hurd.com/press-room/view/id/35">H3 window casement</a>. This product features energy efficiency ratings which rival the industry’s premium-priced window products. The H3 can save 15-20 percent on the total cost of windows, even with an Energy Star® rating of .31 U which far exceeds the current standard of .35 U. The H3 will also exceed a more stringent Energy Star standard of .32 U that will be implemented in April.<br /><br />The window’s energy-efficient design is attributed to a number of factors, including a vinyl base frame, fully-sealed corners, a solid wood interior and high-end weather stripping. The efficient base design even allows for the use of extra thick extruded aluminum cladding. Hurd’s exclusive Fusion Technology TM locks it all together to ensure superior energy performance. The H3 also comes standard with Hurd’s ComfortGlazeTM Low-E, double strength glass.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/S1dorc7Id5I/AAAAAAAAABs/dnE2Vx923_4/s1600-h/H3-HurdSqLogo-5in-183x183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 183px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cTHl9Q3YhW4/S1dorc7Id5I/AAAAAAAAABs/dnE2Vx923_4/s320/H3-HurdSqLogo-5in-183x183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428922971526297490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"></span><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-32695968556213115852010-01-19T22:11:00.002-05:002010-01-19T22:29:48.759-05:00Int'l Builders Show - AIA Design Review<a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/calendar/index.php">AIA Design Review </a>at the International Builders Show is going well. The <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/builder_process.php">DTA Design Team </a>is working on smaller, more efficient homes that reflect the 'female home buyers' needs. This type of buyer is expecting bigger mud rooms, built in benches and lockers, and more storage space, all with added curb appeal. Builders looking to update their plans are leaving the AIA Review with great ideas to make their products more marketable in today's environment - all thanks to the DTA Design Team.<br /><br />DTA's <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/plans.php">Revival Series 2010 </a>also meets the criteria for the 2010 buyer. The plans are proving to be a success story for all buyers who purchase and market these plans. Visit our web site to see the three plan series.<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/">http://www.dtarchitects.com/</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-56115200791727568742010-01-19T13:02:00.003-05:002010-01-19T14:36:27.582-05:00Dow Building Solutions FROTH PAK™ Insulation SprayThe Dominick Tringali Architects design team will be blogging live from the International Builders Show throughout the week of the International Builders Show, keeping you updated on innovative design trends and new, sustainable building products. <br /><br />One product we are especially interested in so far today is Dow's FROTH PAK™ Spray Insulation. FROTH PAK™ is a two-component polyurethane spray foam that comes in both portable kits and refillable tanks. It is available in multiple densities and is ideal as an insulator or air-sealant.<br /><br />For more information about the FROTH PAK™ insulative spray, visit our website at <a href="http://www.dowbuildingsolutions.com">www.dowbuildingsolutions.com</a><a href="http://www.dowbuildingsolutions.com">.</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-19596233536126233232010-01-19T11:12:00.002-05:002010-01-19T11:14:59.370-05:00Official Grand Opening of the 2010 International Builders Show Today!Today marks the grand opening of the 2010 <a href="http://www.buildersshow.com">International Builders Show</a> in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show floor opens at 9:00 this morning (Pacific Time) to provide ideas and inspiration for hundreds of thousands of people in the building industry. <br /><br />The Dominick Tringali Architects design team will kick off the grand opening with a presentation at the <a href="http://www.DowatIBS.com">Dow Building Solutions</a> booth on the show floor. J.R. Ruthig will be discussing 'From Affordable to Million Dollar Green.' From 3:00 to 5:00 pm this afternoon, the Design Team will be providing complimentary plan reviews for builders on the second floor of the Dow booth. To sign up for your own complimentary plan review session this week, visit <a href="http://www.DowatIBS.com">www.DowatIBS.com</a>. <br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-15992792299791217042010-01-18T10:30:00.003-05:002010-01-18T11:19:38.817-05:002009 Green Builder Magazine "Green Home of the Year Awards"Dominick Tringali Architects is proud to announce that its <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/plan.php?p=92">Affordable Green Home </a>plan was selected as one of four in the nation to receive the pretigious <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/awards.php">Home of the Year award</a> from <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/articles.php">Green Builder Magazine</a>.<br /><br />The home was originally designed for <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/charity.php">Habitat for Humanity </a>as a prototype home and is built in Pontiac, Michigan. The 1,750 square foot home was designed to be <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/green.php">sustainable</a>, accomodate a family of ten, and be priced for under $100,000. The design is projected to lower average utility costs by up to 50% on an annual basis. The design also lended itself to efficient use of resources and labor costs in order to keep the price low and to keep waste down.<br /><br />Look for the <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/green.php">Dominick Tringali Green Team </a>at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, this week. They will be at the Dow Building Solutions Booth reviewing your plans and suggesting ways to green your product on a budget. The Team will also be using their expertise to assist builders with their plans in the AIA Plan review sections. Look for them there.<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/custom_homes.php">custom</a> and <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/community_development.php">community</a> architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/">www.dtarchitects.com</a> or <a href="http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com/">http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-64957538980494672312010-01-13T13:41:00.010-05:002010-01-15T12:42:17.719-05:00Only 5 Days Left Until the 2010 International Builders Show!<p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009"></span>DTA's Design Team is busy this week, preparing for the Builders Show! If you are attending this year, here are some unique events <span class="340534416-23122009">we are participating in</span>:</span></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;">We will be giving <span style="color:#000000;">a daily presentation at the Dow Building Solutions Booth on the Show Floor, <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">titled</span> </span></span>"Affordable to Million Dollar Green." We will be showcasing through case study examples how to effectively build a green home, from a $100,000 budget, to a home on a million dollar budget.<br /></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009">We are offering </span>a complimentary one-on-one 'Green Plan Review' workshop for builders from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm daily on the second level of the Dow Building Solutions Booth. Our design team will review your plans and suggest ways to green your product on a budget. <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">To sign up for a session, visit</span> <a href="http://building.dow.com/events/tradeshows/ibs.htm?DCSext.dbs=www.dowatibs.com">http://building.dow.com/events/tradeshows/ibs.htm?DCSext.dbs=www.dowatibs.com</a><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009"></span>DTA and Dow will also be giving away a set of our award winning <a href="http://www.dtarchitects.com/plan.php?p=92">'Affordable Green Home' </a>plan four times per day during the week of the show. </span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span class="340534416-23122009"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Dominick will <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">also</span> </span></span>be presenting about "Affordable Million Dollar Details" again this year for the NAHB. This seminar will be held on Thursday, January 21 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in South 233. </span></span></p><p style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009">Lastly</span>, our design team will be providing complimentary plan reviews at the A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop. Tuesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am -12:00pm, and Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00 pm in Central Hall 2, Booth C1755.</span> </span></p>Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-20240195977330651322009-12-26T13:11:00.002-05:002009-12-26T13:22:25.055-05:00Dominick Tringali Architects partners with Dow Chemical at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas!<p style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009">Dominick Tringali Architects has partnered</span> with Dow Chemical at the upcoming International Builders Show in Las Vegas (January 19-22). If you are planning to attend the show, we have some very unique events <span class="340534416-23122009">taking place</span> at the Dow<span style="color:#0000ff;"><span class="340534416-23122009"> <span style="color:#000000;">booth</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009"> </span></span>on the show floor, including<span style="color:#0000ff;"><span class="340534416-23122009"> </span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009">our</span> daily presentation <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">titled</span> </span></span>"Affordable to Million Dollar Green," <span class="340534416-23122009">and our</span> complimentary one-on-one 'Green Plan Review Workshop.' This workshop is a great opportunity for builders to have our designers review plans and suggest cost effective ways to make the product more green. <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"> </span></span>DTA and Dow will also be giving away a set of our 'Affordable Green Home Plan' four times per day during the week of the show. </span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span class="340534416-23122009"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To sign up for a complimentary green plan review session, visit Dow's website at <a href="http://www.DowatIBS.com">www.DowatIBS.com</a>.</span><br /></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Dominick Tringali will <span class="340534416-23122009"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">also</span> </span></span>be presenting </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;">with Tony Crasi, Lita Dirks, and Anne Olson on </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Affordable Million Dollar Details" again this year for the NAHB. This seminar will be held on Thursday, January 21 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in South 233.<br /></span></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="340534416-23122009">Lastly</span>, our design team will be providing complimentary plan reviews at the A.I.A. Plan Review Workshop. Tuesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am -12:00pm, and Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00 pm in Central Hall 2, Booth C1755. </span> </span></p>Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-27386384460676637422009-10-13T11:48:00.002-04:002009-10-13T13:35:03.593-04:00Top Ten Features in Kitchen RemodelingJean Patterson of Professonal Remodeler Magazine posted a great article on the web about the current top trends in Kitchen Remodeling. We thought this was a very accurate list of features to re-post on our blog because we are implementing many of these in our new home designs and renovation projects:<br /><br />1.) Two-tiered cutlery divider: When the drawer is open, the top level can be slid back into the cabinet, allowing access to the lower level.<br /><br />2.) Lift up doors: prevents bumping into open cabinet doors.<br /><br />3.) Trash pull-out: Keep trash bins out of sight, but still easily accessible.<br /><br />4.) Roll-out pantry drawers: Even if you have a separate pantry, it's handy to have some pantry storage for frequently needed items close to the food-prep point.<br /><br />5.) Corner Lazy-Susan cabinet: This maximizes storage and makes stored items easily accessible. Even more useful are blind corner pull-outs. The first set of storage shelves pivots outward when the cabinet door is outward.<br /><br />6.) Self-opening/closing doors and drawers: These doors open and close smoothly with just a touch. Motorized and non-motorized models are available.<br /><br />7.) Pull-down shelving: A pull bar triggers a mechanism that moves high-shelving down to an accessible height. Useful for elderly or handicapped individuals.<br /><br />8.) Filler pull-outs: Instead of covering filler space between appliances and cabinets with trim, have narrow pull-outs installed for storage of spices, trays, pots and pans, or cleaning supplies.<br /><br />9.) Triple-drawer cabinet: The top drawer holds prep knives and cooking utensils. The deep lower drawers can be used for storing pots and pans or stacks of dishes. <br /><br />10.) Pegged dish organizer: Handy for unloading the dishwasher and easily accessible to children, this low-level drawer has a pegboard base with dowels that can be positioned to hold dishes, bowls, cups, and saucers in place. <br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-20836220034675260182009-09-01T13:11:00.006-04:002009-09-01T15:51:08.077-04:00Announcing the 2009 Somerset Show Home and Living Green Design Center!DTA is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2009 Somerset Collection Show House and Living Green Design Center!<br /><br />In addition to this year's show home, the Somerset Collection is also introducing the Living Green Design Center which is adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue on the first floor of Somerset South. The design center is a ground breaking presentation filled with “green” merchandise from the more than 180 stores at Somerset Collection, as well as “green” building ideas from more than 40 partners including Kohler, General Shale Brick, The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, WXYZ Channel 7, Michigan Solar Solutions LLC, Planterra and more. The cost to walk through the design center is a $1 donation.<br /><br />The 2009 showhome is located just one mile from the Somerset Collection on Willow Street in Birmingham, Michigan. Dominick Tringali Architects designed the showhome using forward-thinking environmentally conscious concepts. Also, as leaders in their field, Custom Homes by Derocher is constructing the home utilizing the latest in earth-friendly materials. This magnificent home will be furnished and accessorized throughout by the finest retailers of the Somerset Collection. Tickets for the show home are available at the door, or by visiting the Living Green Design Center. The cost to tour the home is $10, with 100% of your donation for both the showhome and the Living Green Design Center benefitting the following three charities: The Children's Leukemia Foundation, the Women's Committee for Hospice Care, and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center. Guests touring the home have the option to ride a complimentary shuttle that goes from Somerset South, directly to the show home. In addition, all visitors receive a gift card for a “green home” gift from a Somerset Collection store of their choice.<br /><br />WXYZ Channel 7 TV will be featuring a special one-hour special program about the show home on Sunday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. Dominick Tringali will discuss the architecture and design elements behind the home, as well as some of the latest green and sustainable methodologies which were implemented.<br /><br />For more information about the show home and the Living Green Design Center, please visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.somersetshowhome.com.">http://www.blogger.com/www.somersetshowhome.com.</a><br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534037196944332350.post-73846639715958815082009-07-20T14:20:00.000-04:002009-07-20T14:21:41.164-04:00DTA and Ameriprise Financial Hosted "Ask the Experts" Event on July 14thWhere is your money safe? This was the topic discussed by Dominick Tringali and three of our designers: Paul Samartino, J.R. Ruthig, and Steve McKay, along with Tom Smith, Vice President of Field Operations for Ameriprise Financial. Over 50 people attended and enjoyed hors d'oeurves and wine outside on the beautiful patio. Following the hors d'oeurves, everyone gathered in the board room to hear our five industry experts share their insight on the upcoming turning point in housing and finance and how homeowners can capitalize on it.<br /><br />Tom provided his expert analysis on the current and future state of the financial markets. Dominick gave an overview of the housing market and how it relates to current and future projects. Paul discussed the importance of investing money in good design, and provided DTA case studies explaining why not hiring an experienced architect will cost more in the end. J.R. spoke about renovations and the popularity of outdoor living spaces, even in cold climates. Finally, Steve gave an introduction to green building and explained how homeowners can actually make money each month by choosing to "go green."<br /><br />If you were not able to attend our event but would like to find out more about the topics above, the presentation will be posted on our website soon. If you were not able to attend our event but would like to find out more about the topics above, the presentation will be posted on our website soon. Do you have questions about how this information relates to your current home or a future project? Feel free to contact us. We would be happy to speak with you!<br /><br />Dominick Tringali Architects is a residential, custom and community architectural firm specializing in the methodology lifestyle by design. To learn more, please visit www.dtarchitects.com or http://dtarchitects.blogspot.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DominickTringaliArchitects" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to Dominick Tringali Architects</a></p></div>Dominick Tringali Architectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00344961530392541700noreply@blogger.com0