You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Home Cooling Solutions<br />
Multiple Room Cooling Eliminates<br />
the Heat and Humidity<br />
Most central air units struggle to get cool air to the upstairs on summer<br />
days. You can install a window unit, but they’re noisy, lack proper temperature<br />
controls, and bulge out of what is often the only window in the room. Split duct air conditioners<br />
are a multi-room thermostat controlled cooling solution for homes with and without existing HVAC. Each room<br />
has it’s own remote control and thermostat and they are whisper quiet. The interior units are so slim they just fade into the<br />
background, like they’ve always been there. One quiet compressor can feed multiple interior units, all with their own remote and thermostat.<br />
For an existing house with no existing ductwork, there is very little reason to consider a ducted system. The only advantage is aesthetics. With<br />
a ducted system, you only see supply and return grilles in the room. With a ductless system, in most cases you see the indoor unit hanging<br />
on the wall. They also make ceiling cassettes which look a little nicer, and concealed units that require short pieces of ductwork. Ductless is<br />
cheaper and more efficient. If you are okay with the way they look in the room, that’s the way to go.<br />
International landscape architecture firm SWA has<br />
created the first community supported agricultural<br />
master-plan in the Houston region, Harvest Green,<br />
promoting healthy ecosystems through low impact<br />
development, natural systems restoration, and edible<br />
plant communities. This 1,300 acre development<br />
features a community farm, waterways, and parks as<br />
interconnected systems through miles of hike and bike<br />
trails, local farm-fresh food, and agriculture based social<br />
events. Harvest Green will also include an agrarian<br />
village showcasing local curated goods, farm to table<br />
dinners, culinary classes, and a community farm co-op.<br />
Unity Park Design Initiative, another community project<br />
by SWA, fosters a collaborative effort to break the cycle<br />
of homelessness through designing accessible public<br />
spaces organized to facilitate weekly meal service to<br />
the homeless, group gatherings, and an open pavilion<br />
to host group gatherings for classes and programs<br />
that meet the needs of a diverse pursuit of skill sets<br />
necessary for acquiring employment. In 2017, the Dallas<br />
Arboretum and Botanical Garden will include A Tasteful<br />
Place, a food garden spanning two-acres, packed with<br />
fruit, herbs, and vegetables. The garden will also include<br />
an orchard, vineyard, and flower beds.<br />
14<br />
SWA designs Community<br />
Food Gardens in Texas<br />
Dallas Arboretum<br />
Unity Park
Change language