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Installing to Meet Moisture and Chemical Resistance Requirements

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The 110,000 square-foot LEED®-Certified YMCA is the flagship YMCA for the city and is expected to serve 30,000 people annually in its state-of-the-art exercise facilities. The locker rooms and pool deck have 8,300 square feet of running bond mosaics that also face moisture and chemicals.

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How to Build a Wood Deck

Life of an Architect

“How to build a wood deck” is a question that I ask myself more times than you might think. Maybe I just find them pleasant since they hint at certain lifestyle activities, or maybe it’s because there are so many different possible ways to actually design a wood deck. Once I got all the moving parts (i.e.

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The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 2

Life of an Architect

I’ve mentioned a few times about the wood deck that is outside and how it is a visual extension of this room – the two large window section between the columns on the right hand side of this photo are operable doors so that it is easy to open them up and move between the interior and exterior spaces. Those are lights.

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Micro Apartments are the Next Big Thing

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

They’re often a single-area open floor plan and they’re both usually less than 600 square feet. Micro apartments are designed to be space-efficient as well as LEED certified or energy efficient. The large rooftop deck features views of downtown Seattle. The difference comes down to function and ease.

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Time2Design: Christmas Tree Time2Design 2012

Time2Design

Time2Design is decking its halls with Christmas Decorations. floor covering. Christmas Tree Time2Design 2012. Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Carmen Christensen. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. What we do. ASID Pro Member. certificate #23852. NKBA Member. EXTERIOR CLADDING.

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New York Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. The updated building includes a gym, landscaped patio and roof deck. The units offer Brazilian cherry flooring and kitchens that include Smeg and Miele appliances.

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Time2Design: Outdoor Living | My GenX Design Studios Presentation

Time2Design

. - Other— fireplace, lap pool, sun deck, privacy. Sun Deck, 14. floor covering. Outdoor Kitchen ~ 1. Grill with Exhaust Vent, 2. Icemaker, 4. Refrigerator, 5. Pizza oven, 6. Counter seating. Ou tdoor Living Room ~ 7. Fireplace (wood burning), 8. Seating area, 9. Outdoor drapery. Outdoor Dining Area & Patio ~ 10.

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