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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

Tile Talk

For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. design standards. MYD | architecture + design.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Tammie I love the look of a white marble counter and my favorite white marbles are from VermontVermont Danby being my all time favorite. Maybe i’m more sensitive than others but to me the ear is as important as the eye in architecture. This marble is a bit denser than the Italian marbles! Send to Email Address.

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Los Angeles Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Neighborhoods covered in this guide to Los Angeles apartments: Downtown Marina del Rey Westwood Santa Monica Culver City/Palms Playa Vista West Hollywood Koreatown/Wilshire Center Hollywood Mid-Wilshire Downtown Los Angeles During the early 20th century, Downtown was a thriving area with beautiful architecture and extensive public transport options.

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Shop Spectrum Internet Plans Near You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Depending on where you live, you may be able to choose from these Spectrum Internet deals: Standard Service. Spectrum Internet plans. Spectrum Internet service, rates and promotional pricing vary by address. Spectrum Internet Ultra. Spectrum Internet Assist.

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What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2018]

Life of an Architect

Architecture Lego Sets [27:09 – minute mark] Andrew Gift As a kid I loved Legos. I can often trace my interest in architecture back to this toy. The other class that I am starting to watch now is from architect Frank Gehry teaching design and architecture ( like I need that ) and so far, it’s extremely well done.

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Many in Vermont & other areas up north have had issues with cupping shingles, etc… so they choose to ventilate – I think many of the problems relate not to the SIPS or shingles per se, but more along the lines of the actual specs / installation of the SIPS chosen & moisture transfer. Adrian Bob fantastic read on SIPs.

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Why Architects should Blog | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The other goal I had for myself was that I wanted to have a project that I had designed make it in to an architectural history book – now that’s a lofty goal. Remember, this is the site of a regular guy who hasn’t made it into the architectural history books … or bought a jet ski. Architectural Studio - 4.

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