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2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition - The Winners

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The general concepts used were: Overall Design Appeal Constructibility Adherence to rules – mostly regarding the safe-guarding of the playhouses while they were on display There were a total of 8 people casting votes for this final round of judging. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address.

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

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Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog. Post-tensioning – used that on a parking structure (six floors), that allowed us wide spans with only 6-inch cast-in-place concrete. I ama big fan of your blog and your work. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' anyway that apart. Send to Email Address.

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All the Queens Houses

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Not only that, I've photographed many of the same houses as him, usually tagging them either #astoriaugly or #astoriaabsurd on Instagram. My other frequently used tag, #astoriaportal , is aligned with the area's courtyard apartment buildings.) But Astoria is not alone, as All the Queens Houses makes abundantly clear.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

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afterwards it has been cast. Blog is great. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Win-Win Ken Routh If you replace the words pouring concrete with placing concrete you will be be an erudite architect. Kerry Hogue actually you pour concrete. link] Bob Borson whoop! (go go UT) Taylor Cool post! Leader of the pack!

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The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now | Life of an Architect

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Why Architects should Blog Theresa Hi Bob: I know you professionally and you’ll do great at this task! link] Bob Borson Thanks Kathy [link] Mike Vala Congrats on the new project for your blog – sounds like it will be a fun and exciting topic for a while! Good luck and let me know along the way if I can help in any way.

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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

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Since there isn’t a ground plane in my model, that’s why the foundation is casting shadows. fuhh…~~~ Susan Niblo I am enjoying your blog very much. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' This sketch is also from the KHouse Modern. I couldn’t agree more with you. Send to Email Address.

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KHouse Modern Progress Update | Life of an Architect

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In this image, you can see that the original design included a 4′ tall cast in place concrete wall that ran along the front yard setback line. In this image, the cast in place concrete wall has actually been enlarged to 6 foot due to privacy concerns that the owner expressed. Thanks and great blog! Send to Email Address.

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