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New Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Subway Tile at Modwalls

Making Tile Modern

Modwalls has joined LEED certified Vetrazzo to offer exclusive subway tile in 3 sizes made of Vetrazzo’s American made recycled glass surfaces. Modwalls Tile company has been Designed to Deligh since 2005. A slab can be made of 100% recycled glass. Sold online at Modwalls.com.

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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. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled Modwalls: Colorful modern tile since 2005 for Residential, Commerical and Hospitality projects. Free of BPA (bisphenol‐A) found in epoxy grouts. Dust‐free mixing.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This platinum LEED-certified building also offers an indoor/outdoor fitness center, lush rooftop and a putting green. For eats, try oysters and steak frites at Eastern Standard , or hit Restaurant Row for fish tacos at El Pelon Taqueria or Japanese hot pots at Swish Shabu. Some units have balconies and walk-out rooftop terraces, too.

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New York Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

East Harlem Apartments Average 1-Bedroom Rental Price: $2,021 Kitchen and living area at 1214 Fifth Avenue 1214 Fifth Avenue Year Built: 2012 Number of Units: 235 Number of Layouts: 176 Rent: Call for pricing Highlights: This LEED Silver Certified building overlooks Central Park, a view best enjoyed from the club room and outdoor terrace.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

When you add these costs, with the costs of other organizations and certifications we are encouraged to participate in and obtain USGBC/LEED, AIA, etc., I believe the firm paying for your licensing is a pre-2008 standard and is now considered overhead as opposed to an investment. They have ranged in size from 2 – 250 people.

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