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AUGUST 13, 2013

“Kerabond T is the perfect mortar for use with the new large-format tiles and thin-tile panels that the architectural and design community is currently specifying for their eco-sustainable qualities.”. HYDRO BAN® Shower System Named 101 Best New Products. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information' www.mapei.com.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. That joinery is in the center of a table designed and built by my friend Kevin Fitzpatrick. I make it a point to keep an eye out for them though, and they tend to figure into my my photography when Im documenting farm life and local agriculture.

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The Perfect Bath

JANUARY 16, 2013

The production of cement tile is documented as far back as the 13th century in France and Portugal with some early installations still in in remarkably good condition. Waterworks’ Promenade collection is rooted in classical architectural inspiration and artisanal traditions which add timeless beauty to a modern lifestyle.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

Anchored by the theme “Design Takes Shape,” the NeoCon 2024 edition will provide a platform where diverse perspectives converge to foster enrichment and growth across a wide range of topics and disciplines. Monday, June 10, 2024 CEU: 20 things that neuroscientists know that designers need to know 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 18, 2019

You may be surprised at how many parts of a home’s design can be made from recycled materials if you know where to look. One of the ways to find recycled products is to look into the plethora of recycled wall coverings that have made it to the market. Often, recycled products will have the recycle sign printed on the package.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys. I am reassured that people do want to preserve well-crafted design and they value the history of a very special place. backsplash designs. field tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I had been a Certified Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) through the CTIOA since 1979 and a Certified Construction Document Technologist through CSI since 2000.

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MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients. BOOM* More flashing.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2018

Architectural sketches typically fall into two distinctive camps (other than “Great!” ” or “terrible”) and the relative purpose of those sketches seem to reflect the time period with when the sketch was actually created … during design or during construction.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. IMM is one of the worlds largest design trade shows and my experiences there two years ago opened up a universe to me I never knew existed. Its an absolute honor to be counted among some of the most influential people in the design world.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Prepare most of your personal documents for reference, specifically financial records. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. architecture. (39).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. Our event is really about bringing our community together as much as it is about the latest hardwood products on display.” That sentiment underscored the theme of this year’s event: “Raise the Bar.”

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. In the meantime, Im starting a new blog that will document my move and adjustment to my new surroundings. Will you be tied still to kitchens, designing and construction? kitchen design. interior design. bath design. at 6:05 PM.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

There seems to be a recent attraction to quartzite products, and it appears that from a marketing perspective, numerous suppliers are trying to link the term “quartzite” to some products that aren’t truly quartzite to boost their market appeal. In paragraph 3.6

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. I’m Travis Schneider; born in 1992, raised in Dallas suburbia, and three years into a five-year undergraduate degree in architecture at UT Austin.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. It’s architecture not emergency surgery, mix in some hobbies during the weekend. What about those poor souls?

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The sustainability class highlighted the recently published ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone and Natural Stone Council, NSC 373 Chain of Custody standards. These standards have been developed to document and improve the sustainability profile of natural dimension stone production. Exhibitors.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

I decided on a career in architecture and started working at my first firm in 1961. Specifications have always been my favorite part of architecture, even though most architects do not like it. This is one manner in which I learn about new technology and products before architects might see or adopt them.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2019

In fact, there are four of us here and we all know each other from our time together from the University of Texas School of Architecture. Here’s where being a designer kicks in … I wanted to lay out the tiles myself so that I could make sure that I liked their distribution. 85 which equals 248.2

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2014

Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Bob Borson — May 8, 2014 — 30 Comments A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Home / Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days. It’s kinda freaky to be honest.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Tricks of the Trade Architectural Tricks of the Trade Bob Borson — October 31, 2013 — 55 Comments Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. You might be thinking to yourself “why would I fold a drawing? ″ x 7.5″

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s a long time to work at developing the skills it takes to practice architecture. … kids will take a chance. People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Image: Blackbox Design Studio Your home is your castle, but it can also be the central command post for your business, or a secondary workplace if you frequently bring work home. However, as the king or queen of your castle, you can design and decorate your home office to your exact specifications. Nothing compares to natural light.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

Your design input can derail a well-planned build. Image: Keswick Homes Streamline your design Working with a designer is one of the most exciting parts of your build. Changing your mind on one small design element could cause a chain reaction that requires redesigns and further delays breaking ground.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. Architectural Tricks of the. 006″ (all cut non-architecture, furniture etc) 4.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2017

Since I wanted to leave something behind for my clients, I decided to make them a whole bunch of magnets since I know that they will need them in order to fulfill the design concepts for the fair amount of metal we’ve incorporated into this project ( Interior Steel Wall Panels and Steel/Walnut Benches ).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Cutting out workplace distraction, crowded offices, and most importantly, commute times, those who can get online and get work done without leaving the house are generally happier and more productive. But getting in productive work hours requires a space which allows it. But hey, don’t forget to take breaks. We’d love to hear from you.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. Once the model was completed, (i.e.

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MARCH 18, 2014

link] Bob Borson I choose not to make this a forum for religious or political commentary, but rather an appreciation of the architecture at hand. If you can’t look at a building like this and appreciate the design and the effort and craftsmanship that went into it, I don’t have anything further to say.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Since marble is a natural product, it is going to evolve and change over time and with use no matter how much you baby it. There are a lot of great products to use, your specifier, designer or installer should be able to help you choose the right one.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

But think about it: If you worked from home, would you want to be constantly seeking out new spaces to foster productivity, or would you want a dedicated area for your work? Image: Make Design Studio Location, location, location Apply this real estate principle to your own home for a more successful homework area.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2019

We hope you like the products we recommend. Then add medication (a seven day supply), cash and important personal documents. If you have a filing system where you keep these documents normally, keep them all in one folder. Is your house prepped for an emergency? Image: JR-stock/ Shutterstock.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 6, 2019

The same systems that are used to drive the graphics modern day games require can drive all the software an architectural office requires. It started when a client of mine had a pair and he had us over to his house to experience walking through the building we had designed for him. This will sync across multiple devices instantly.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

Image: Sarah Jefferys Design When planning a homework space, remember these five important elements: 1. Image: Steven Mueller Architects Great design and planning featuring two homework desks, shelves, cork boards and a reading nook in the middle. Image: Andrew Snow A small but chic homework area for a teenage modern-design lover.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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