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Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces to Keep You Warm and Toasty in the Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Power Concrete Construction & Design Center According to Katie Flaxman, director and co-founder of Studio 31 Landscape Architecture and Garden Design , “Fire pits can be invaluable during the cooler months because they not only provide a source of heat but can also offer a core social and entertaining space.”

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

In this case, the post I didn’t write on weatherproofing and caulking ( that’s was just a working title … even I know how boring that sounds) was to show how every crack and crevice between every ganged stud and change in direction from vertical to horizontal receive some sort of treatment – foam, caulk, or sealant.