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Everything About Barndominiums & Why They Might Be the Style for You

The Architecture Designs

A “new” housing style trend is gaining traction, especially in the Western US. A barndominium (or barndo) is a housing style that combines the words “barn” and “condominium” but isn’t exactly either one. You can check out barndominium floor plans online to visualize the many ways this housing style can be realized.

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What Happens when Architects Date | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

PS – really enjoying “A Field Guide to American Houses.” Architect + Writer … one is lonely, the other passive, maybe a Lighthouse Operator. link] Bob Borson I would like to ignore this holiday as well but as the only male in the house, it isn’t in my best interest. Mark Strauss Much fun!

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Comprehensive Guide to Solar Panel Types

Santa Cruz Architect

This results in a hefty price tag. Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) panels. This relatively new technology adds a passivation layer in the rear surface of the cell that enhances efficiency in several ways: • It reflects light back into the cell, increasing the amount of solar radiation that gets absorbed. •

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

EntreArchitect

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 223, Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House. This is episode 223 and this week I’m speaking with Mike Maines about Building Science, Climate Change and the Pretty Good House. It was great that they literally build the best houses in the world.

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Your Behavior Matters | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Scenario: A wife asks her husband to take out the recycling bin before the collection truck comes and he says, “I’ll do it after my shower,” knowing that the truck is just three houses away. Wife’s passive response: “OK, honey. Wife’s counter-passive-aggressive response: “Fine.” I can see it three houses down the road.

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Door locks: How to choose the right one for an application?

Building and Interiors

While doors have the potential to make an eye-catching and utilitarian design statement, they also expose the house to various security issues. Handle sets enhance the aesthetic appeal of the house. Door chain locks are particularly useful to prevent outsiders from gaining unauthorized access to the house. are available.

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Memories from the Architectural Studio | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

But attending the University of Georgia, we had a few profs that were very “Southern”…passive aggressive. Mark Wilson Bob – No difference for Landscape Architects, generally. I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know.

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