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Christmas Cards from Famous Architects | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Mark Mc Swain I’ve heard it’s possible, but you need very sophisticaed animation software les you get [404] and [runtime] errors. Actually, these last two days are sort of a mad scramble to clear the decks prior to being off for the next two weeks! Kerry Hogue actually I am working today, a bit anyway. and tomorrow as well.

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The Lantern House - My 2014 Playhouse Design | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I always design my playhouses on a wood deck so that it makes it easier to move. Another benefit of adding a deck is that it allows the homeowner to trim the grass that grows up around the playhouse without causing any damage. This will allow the playhouse to take on the role of folly in the landscape of someone’s backyard.

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KHouse Modern - Progress Update 03 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

On the right hand side of the image above is the master bedroom wing and deck. The cast in place concrete wall on the right is an outdoor seating area at the end of the deck – it’s easier to see in the next images. Since I’ve come over to the office, we are in the process of changing a bunch of the existing standards.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Appraisers must be IRS qualified, and the appraisal must be conducted under the standards of the Appraisal Foundation, which requires that appraisers be entirely independent. Or some-such–I rely heavily upon software and paid professionals for such things. doors/windows/light fixtures/basins/etc). Govt Asbestos Task Force 2005).

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KHouse Modern Progress Update | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

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.