StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The existing concrete deck is not sloped. There is no industry document, to my knowledge, that mandates or even encourages the incorporation of an arris, yet it is far more common to include it than to eliminate it. Within this document, there is a discussion of recommended factors of safety. Is this acceptable?

Stone 40

Stone Standards Tile Meeting 40

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

Besides these photos acting as record keeping devices, I also take pictures because I think they would make good learning tools for other folks who don’t get out to the site as often as I do … which is also what drives the ideas behind the educational posts I write on this site.

Architecture 40

Architecture Painted Flooring Sealants 40

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction process. On the right hand side of the image above is the master bedroom wing and deck. What is your plan for the surface below the deck at ground level? I have a question. Essential for your software toolbox.

Software 86

Software Standards Decking Policies 86

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

In addition, we made the deck both bigger AND smaller at the same time (that’s the kind of architectural magic we perform at my office). We also redesigned the deck off the master bedroom so that there was a generous seating area available. We made the deck area here considerably larger and added a seating area.

Software 83

Software Decking Tools Policies 83

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 10, 2016

Apparently it’s only the most important tool on the job site ( according to me ). In our case, they were snapping lines and preparing to start laying out the walls for the ground floor level … can’t do that with snow on the deck. When I got on site, I noticed this weird scoopy looking thing.

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Wisconsin Decking Architecture Virginia 40