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Challenging Our Biases

SW Oregon Architect

Twitter’s signal-to-noise ratio isn’t encouraging—there’s far too much trolling and misinformation, too much impulsivity, and not enough use of the platform for good. That said, its benefits for social organization, tracking areas of interest, and authentic engagement are real. I use Twitter to follow friends, folks involved with architecture or construction, those who tweet about local news here in Eugene, or personalities involved with Oregon Ducks athletics (my guilty pleasure).

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Residential Architecture 101 – Specifications

Life of an Architect

Specifications are a critical part of the construction documents, and we are developing a standard for our residential projects. The post Residential Architecture 101 – Specifications first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Residential Architecture 101 – Specifications at Life of an Architect.

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The Serendipity of Sliding Doors

Mike LaValley

There are infinite ways that our lives can lead. Any one moment may seem insignificant. But it could also be a critical juncture where your path diverges. London. Mid-day. Helen had just been fired from her position at an up-and-coming public relations firm, ousted for what she believed to be trivial reasons indeed. Frustrated at her newly unemployed status, Helen was determined to escape the situation altogether and catch the first train home.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

English Buildings

Light the lights The facade of the Ritz cinema in Burnham-on-Sea looked somewhat the worse for wear when I passed it the other day – but, no matter, the place is still open and still showing films, on three screens now I believe, unlike the single screen that it had when it opened in 1936. It presents to the street a very plain front, rendered in cream, with a central section breaking forward slightly and accommodating three simple rectangular windows and the sign bearing the name above.

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