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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. It also includes administrative offices and community meeting rooms for local activities. TEC® Full Flex® Mortar was selected for use in these areas.

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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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San Francisco Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

2175 Market Year Built: 2014 Number of Units: 88 Number of Layouts: 23 Rent: $3,826-$4,748 Highlights: These LEED-Platinum-certified apartments are bright and spacious. It has also earned it a LEED Gold rating. During the day, you will mostly see professionals buzzing from one building to the next on their way to important meetings.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This platinum LEED-certified building also offers an indoor/outdoor fitness center, lush rooftop and a putting green. Transportation Nearly all subway lines in Boston meet here, so this is the best option for reaching Downtown quickly and easily. As development continues, expect Downtown to grow in population and price.

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Philadelphia Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Community features here include a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, a rooftop swimming pool and deck, and a tech lounge in the heart of the city. A sky deck with panoramic views allows residents to grill out, pick some herbs from the garden or get comfortable by the fireplace. For drinks, Standard Tap is a must.

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New York Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The updated building includes a gym, landscaped patio and roof deck. Residents can enjoy outdoor space in the courtyard, a second-floor fireplace deck and a 32nd-floor rooftop deck that includes a movie theater with Hudson River views. The rooftop deck includes lounge furniture and an outdoor basketball court.

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Washington D.C. Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

And even if sightseeing isn’t on the agenda, the sight from the rooftop deck is not one to be missed. There is plenty of space to enjoy on the rooftop deck and pool, and the Dupont Circle Metro is less than three blocks, putting residents in the middle of the action. Residents will love the spa-like baths and professional kitchens.