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New Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Subway Tile at Modwalls

Making Tile Modern

Vetrazzo is the logical choice for consumers and professionals who care about the ecological impact of their projects, especially for LEED buildings: Vetrazzo is committed to highest sustainability standards Using pre- and post-consumer recycled glass from local curbside recycling programs to reduce carbon footprint.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Modwalls: Colorful modern tile since 2005 for Residential, Commerical and Hospitality projects. Note: Both of the above images are taken with the same digital camera in the same lighting conditions. Discounts to the Trade.

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An American in London | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

That means she allows for architectural excursions, while also allowing for more family centric activities and things where my daughter might have a higher tolerance level. Went on one this week; well worth the time for the anecdotes alone, let alone the architecture. I saw him in 2005 and never laughed so hard in my life.

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Should You Rebuild After a Hurricane or Just Move On?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Flood insurance is not a part of your standard insurance policy. Your standard insurance policy may not cover everything, something that many homeowners don’t know. The building standards should be much, much stricter in coastal communities. Flood zones. Image: orundongel/Getty Images. Other factors.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Runners-Up Kilsyth Hall 1334 Commonwealth 1800-1820 Commonwealth Back Bay Undeniably ritzy and highly sought-after, Boston’s Back Bay is known for its pinky-out, brunch-loving atmosphere and a beautiful mix of modern and historic architecture. The “other park” of Fenway/Kenmore, Back Bay Fens, is a jewel of the Boston Parks as well.

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Los Angeles Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Neighborhoods covered in this guide to Los Angeles apartments: Downtown Marina del Rey Westwood Santa Monica Culver City/Palms Playa Vista West Hollywood Koreatown/Wilshire Center Hollywood Mid-Wilshire Downtown Los Angeles During the early 20th century, Downtown was a thriving area with beautiful architecture and extensive public transport options.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Appraisers must be IRS qualified, and the appraisal must be conducted under the standards of the Appraisal Foundation, which requires that appraisers be entirely independent. Being an architecture student, I have trouble with the ‘concept formation’ part of design process. Govt Asbestos Task Force 2005).

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