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Shaw names top 10 sustainable companies

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The organization said it developed the Architecture and Design Materials Pledge to inspire a shift in how architects and designers evaluate the products and finishes that they specify on a daily basis. HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. AIA strives to drive positive change through the power of design.

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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

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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heard around the architectural studio #013 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #013 [the number of weird Revit conversations I hear are not to be believed] Bryan: Check this out – I got the angled curtain grid to work on this guard rail. I also like the fact that the software is attributed with good days and bad days (i.e.

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Architectural Graphics 101 – Wall Types

Life of an Architect

Architectural Graphics 101 is back and today we are talking about wall types, a topic so sexy that I don’t know how anybody is going to make it all the way through this post without having to take a shower. As I started asking questions ( like “Why are these partition markers so ridiculous?”

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Architectural Graphic Standards | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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Freelancing with a disability: Designing an accessible work from home space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Add table lamps, floor lamps and clip-on lights to illuminate the area where work will be done. Also, keep the desk area tidy and safe by using a cord organizer to corral all cables and electrical cords, keeping them off the floor, out of the way and out of sight. Software can offer further assistance for people with low vision.

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Aging in place: Renovating with independence in mind

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Update your flooring. And flooring is often the biggest culprit. Here’s what you need to do: Secure rugs throughout the home : Use double-faced, anti-slip rug tape to secure the edges of all area rugs firmly to the floor. Or consider using an underneath rug pad, with options adhering to vinyl, hardwood and other flooring.

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