One design problem for lofts is the space. How can one make do with what space one has? Instead of assigning room functions by placing dividers and bulky furniture, you may instead use area rugs to separate living areas. They not only do the job but they also warm up bare floors and reduce noise. [...]
Mother Nature can only take so much and if we had paid attention more to the people called environmentalists of the sixty’s or seventy’s or even nuts, we may not be suffering from the many extreme environmental changes we are now seeing and feeling all over the globe. But, as always, each and every person [...]
Wind turbine technology has also improved considerably that a small roof-mounted wind turbine can also provide enough power to such small living spaces. The problem with most of them is the hardware and storage batteries which can amount to a lot, space of which is a premium. If ever there is a downstairs garage or [...]
Being small by nature and with all the open spaces, lofts are ideal for conversion to solar or wind power making them mean green living areas. Much of the openness of the modern loft and the split-level design is also good for wide open windows, with proper privacy screens that is for vanity’s sake. They [...]
One of the main issues that many potential loft apartment dwellers have is the noise. It’s a valid concern since many lofts are built with sloping ceilings and a single layer of wood placed on exposed beams for flooring. This structure can easily carry noise from below to the loft area while the wood ceiling [...]