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An Almost 14-Year Timeline of New York City’s Hypothetical Floating Pool

Dwell

The announcement last week that + POOL would receive city and state funding might seem promising, but as one of its creators points out, the project has come a long way from its original vision. We wanted to swim in the river, and didn’t totally know why you couldn’t." For + POOL, that would be, well, nearly 14 years.

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Design writer's diary: houses, a warehouse, a museum and an opera

Portland Architecture

I’ve decided to try a new series of monthly blog posts in which I talk about the different articles I’m writing, places I’ve visited, others’ work I might have read, and any other relevant info or stories I can come up with. Beaver Creek Cabin by Outside Architecture ( Shawn Records ). . BY BRIAN LIBBY. So here goes! Going Outside.

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Creating a Sustainable Resort Techniques for Minimizing Environmental Impact

Arcmax Architects

We are all aware of the significant environmental harm that has occurred in recent years. I'll talk about environmentally friendly hotel procedures in today's blog post. Limit Water Waste: As water is a finite resource, each hotel must do its share to reduce waste as much as possible. Absolutely, that is accurate.

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Spice Up Your Cook Place By These Outstanding Cherry Wood Kitchen Cabinets!

Architecture Ideas

Today we are going to tell you all about the kitchen wood cabinets and the wood that is not like any other type but an exceptional one. Yes, in this blog, we have provided all the related information about the Cherry wood cabinets !! But will they go with your desired theme or design of the house?

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

We’re seeing that the groups we work with are being questioned much more frequently around their sustainable operations, particularly from a corporate perspective as well. In addition, many of our clients who are more reliant on the corporate sector are seeing RFPs that request more detailed information about sustainability initiatives.

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What should David Bramble do with HarborPlace?

Community Architect Daily

No longer is the debate simply about dressing up the pavilions but whether they should be replaced with new structures, or even highrises. As one example, we will take a look at New York's South Street Seaport mall which opened in 1985 as another Rouse Marketplace Festival Hall designed by Ben Thompson.

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Important Things to Know Before Roof Replacement

Architecture Ideas

In this blog, we will discuss the important considerations before you decide to replace your roof. They can last for about 30 years, depending on the region. Replacing a roof is not a small feat. It is one of the major home repairs that have to be dealt with precision and care. The cost of other materials may vary.

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