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New Options on Green Squared and an Innovative Mortar That Sets in Hours

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MAPEI began developing rapid-setting mortars and grouts more than 20 years ago with the introduction of Granirapid® mortar, a faster-setting version of its premium Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system for indoor and outdoor applications.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking! With the spec homes there is a “Get it now” mentality that sometimes makes the client think that 2 years is way to long to go through the design, documentation and construction process. Be suspicions anytime you see these lists that involve outdoor kitchens.

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Nordyne Heating and Cooling

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The 83% AFUE M5 Oil Gun furnace model includes a sealed combustion system vent that can exhaust gas from the outdoors and attract 100% outside air for the burner. The FSA1BF , 16-SEER air conditioner model meets Energy Star efficiency standards. Both brands offer the M1 Gas & M5 Gas and Oil Furnaces with 80 and 83% AFUE.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Life of an Architect

In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. These plans had the same graphic standards that the firm’s construction set held. The fact that the HVAC consultant was able to squeeze into the attic access in order to follow the duct work was the actual surprise.

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What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2018]

Life of an Architect

Bocce Ball Set [13:32 – minute mark] Andrew Gift Fun outdoor time away from the office is always a good thing. Atlas of Brutalist Architecture [$132] This is the only book to thoroughly document the world’s finest examples of Brutalist architecture. Giglio (Author),? and Dennis J.

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KHouse Modern - Progress Update 03 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction process. 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. I think updating your companies CAD standards is a great idea.

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Architectural Models | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

summer ended and the interns went back to school) we thought it would be a good idea to document the finished product. Show the client, and suggest they make a place outdoors where the caterer can put a tent for big events, before it’s too late. Once the model was completed, (i.e. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.