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

Life of an Architect

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts.

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Life of an Architect – Best of 2014

Life of an Architect

Number 4 Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress June 12, 2014 How does a pier and beam foundation work? A close up look at the progress on the KHouse Modern and an opportunity to explain how pier and beam foundations work. On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

In this article, Zahid brings his unique perspective to bear, as he has a degree in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (as a former student of mine), and a degree in Architecture from Cornell University. View fullsize. View fullsize.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

The series of presentations started with a local Architect and good friend of mine, Mike Anderson, who started his practice Abstract Architecture about 3 years ago. The basic goal of a contract is to set expectations, build relationships, be fair, and protect your interests. Determine your contracts based on the client.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in New York, NY

Architizer

The firm’s research trajectories often focus on mining materials and ideas from contexts that are most ‘accessible’, both physically and conceptually. The firm is based in New York with fabrication facilities in the Berkshires and has a portfolio of projects that include residential, retail, gallery spaces and installations alike.

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Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

I think we all have our things and things we deal with in that happens to be mine. It wasn’t going to pay back my student loans. I shared mine and you shared yours and you and I had had a conversation through the group and which led to this podcast. I’m a lifelong stutterer. LePage: 03:21 .