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Hi Everyone-

It has been awhile that we have produced a print version of Building Systems magazine. But we care deeply about the world of systems built construction, include log, timber, hybrid and all custom rustic homes and cabins. In this light, we would appreciate keeping the content you post to only things related to this industry. We would like to continue the web site and need your participation in this way. Of course- the internet is a very open forum and we apologize that…

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Although we are unable to serve the industry in print, we are very interested in keeping the channels open. Please post relevent content, text, photos, videos etc, not designed to be a sales pitch but to inform and educate. Many of the Building Systems readers are turning to the web site for information, and this is growing everyday.

Happy Blogging!
Elaine Nosaka

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. Abraham Lincoln

At the Custom Builders Symposium a few years ago, I had the luck of hearing a presentation about green building by Peter Pfeiffer of Barley & Pfeiffer Architects. Peter is one of the Grand Daddies (of the concept) working on it since the 1970s. From the moment I understood these strait forward principles, I was hooked!



There has been much said about the topic as it relates to builders, plus the media has embraced this as the answer to both global warming and rising fuel costs.… Continue

Get ready for a great show in Memphis, TN this November. Look for the Sept/Oct issue of Building Systems magazine for a complete guide. See link on nahb.org under events. This year's Showcase promises to be the best ever (and Showcase Hilton Head is hard to beat!). With all that is new and exciting in log, modular, panel and concrete, this will be an informative, educational (and fun!) event you won't want to miss. You will enjoy meeting all the industry experts and executives at the famous… Continue