CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Howard JancyThe Architectural Consultants bring technical information on ANSI standards and TCNA methods to the specifications. We consulted with the design team and were able to save a great deal of money for the owner through switching the assembly to an EasyMat Underlayment and MegaLite Mortar assembly instead of cork and epoxy.

Architecture 40

Architecture System LEED Kansas City 40

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists.

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LEED Policies Austin Canada 93

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In 2012, the Texas Society of Architects agreed to put together a task force to examine the Architectural Licensing Exam (ARE) and the Intern Development Program (IDP) process and propose changes for a simpler, more efficient system. I think it would be helpful to compare these changes with average income for the profession.

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Study Software Architecture Report 111

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I asked my business partner Michael Malone to contribute to this post since he has been very active in our state component of the American Institute of Architects – the Texas Society of Architects. He writes: A question I often get from my peers who know I am active in the AIA is what does it do for you? Send to Email Address.

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Dallas Texas Policies Architecture 97

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

This rendered site plan still shows the vegetative roof – something that we were pursuing since this will be a LEED for Homes certified project. I am amazed at how little the original concept actually changed despite all the tweaking we have done to the plan. This is the latest and greatest site plan. Send to Email Address.

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Software Decking Tools Policies 82