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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

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The coolest part about it is that it allows for an indoor-outdoor living style with a wonderful deck. Coming from Backcountry Containers , this Texas build stands out as it features multiple stories. The cool thing about it is that you can add a roof deck or a porch area. Texas Shipping Container Cabin. Caterpillar House.

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#ArchiSketch | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

One of the extra-curricular activities I spend my time on is working with the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) – the state level component of the American Institute of Architects – as their Chair of Digital Communications. thinking through sketching Hashtags used: #architectural #sketch #detail #whatanarchitectdoes.

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An Interior Designer's Bag 003 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, an architecture student, a dry wall contractor, and for today, we finally get to take a look at what’s exactly inside the bag of an interior designer. Today’s interior designer’s bag and contents: Courtney Price Dallas, Texas [ you can click on the image for a closer look] 1.

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The Lantern House - My 2014 Playhouse Design | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I always design my playhouses on a wood deck so that it makes it easier to move. Another benefit of adding a deck is that it allows the homeowner to trim the grass that grows up around the playhouse without causing any damage. I think this is a great playhouse for the hot Texas summers. Vegetables or Dessert? Steve Jordan ?

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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. The Creative Process for an.

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KHouse Modern - Progress Update 03 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

On the right hand side of the image above is the master bedroom wing and deck. The cast in place concrete wall on the right is an outdoor seating area at the end of the deck – it’s easier to see in the next images. Since I’ve come over to the office, we are in the process of changing a bunch of the existing standards.

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The Lantern House - Construction Drawings | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

It’s Texas … it’s hot here. One of the details I copy every year is the deck that I set my playhouses on. Having the deck allows the playhouse to sit above the ground and allows the yard to come right up to the edge – they can weed whack to their heart’s content without damaging the actual playhouse.