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Temazkal
Based on the stone or mud structures that Aztecs used to purify the mind, the Temazkal by BainUltra creates a soothing retreat by combining luminotherapy, thermotherapy and aromatherapy in one therapeutic space.
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Leadership
The Art of Negotiation - Negotiation Strategies for the Builder
When Stephen Shaw, president of Shaw Built Homes, a small-tract builder in Boonton, N.J., received a four-page checklist from a customer detailing how the customer perceived their relationship would unfold during construction, he knew he had a problem....
Design
Naturally Inspired
Motivated by the rocky topography and natural beauty of a challenging hillside site in Alpharetta, Ga., builder Randy Schwartz indulged his passion for art on a spec project that he says was as much about creating an environmentally interpretive design...
Design
Serene Sanctuary
East meets West in this Asian-inspired Northwest Craftsman residence in Port Ludlow, Washington.
Building Materials
Waterfall Sink
The Waterfall Sink from Contemporary Bath Design uses contoured glass to create the illusion of falling water.