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Things This Architect Was Thankful For in 2012
Happy Holidays, Everyone! It's that time of year again, and that means Jeff reflects on all that has happened in the last year of personal and professional life. As always, it's been an exciting year!
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What Design Professionals Do I Need to Work on My Project?
Not every project has the budget for an architect, an interior designer, a landscape architect, a mechanical engineer, a geotechnical engineer, an acoustical consultant, a lighting designer, a code consultant, an accessibility consultant, or a myriad of other professions. Which ones do you need for your project?
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How Not to Solve a Problem
Ever come across something truly odd in a building? Jeff came across a diagonally-installed toilet, and that inspired this post – unforeseen problems come up in construction all the time, and it sure helps to have an architect on had to make sure you solve it in a way that makes sense.
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Custom Residential, Historic & Traditional
The Perils and Joys of Remodeling Older Homes
Remodeling older homes can be a challenge, but it's definitely worth it when you do it right, and when you go in prepared for some of the challenges. So, what are the perils and joys? Jeff, who has remodeled plenty of old homes (including his own) lays it all out for you.
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How to Use Social Media When Designing a House or Retail Space
There are so many social media platforms out there these days. Which are the most helpful when you are planning an architecture, interior design, or landscape project?
Learn more.Arts & Culture, News
Hello World! Quilt Bomb Hits Capitol Hill, by Artist Luke Haynes
One of the more exciting projects we're working on here at Board and Vellum, Ada's Technical Books & Café, recently got a bunch of pre-construction publicity when the clients hired artist Luke Haynes to wrap the exterior of the building in yarn scraps spelling out "Hello World"!
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How to Add Floor Heat to Your Bathroom or House
Is adding radiantly heated floors to your bathroom really that hard? Nope! Check out two recommendations from Jeff about your options for adding this easy luxury to your home.
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The Top 10 Things an Architect Learns from Vacation
When you are starting and building a company, it's hard to convince yourself that you should allow yourself (maybe even force yourself) to take vacations. Here, Jeff lists the top ten things that he's learned from making a point of taking some time off to travel.
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Top 10 Problems That Come Up During Construction
Once you have your set of architectural drawings, and you have your permit, who is going to be there to make sure nothing goes wrong during construction? (Your architect!) So, what are the common problems that occur during the construction phase?
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Here are a couple of posts to get you started. Of course, it’s hard to choose, so feel free to poke around; we hope to have a little something for everyone. And, if you have a burning question you’d like us to cover in a future post, please let us know!
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