Architecture
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The importance of pest control for commercial property
Most people think that only residential buildings should undergo pest control when it comes to pest control, even though this is not the case. Commercial buildings are also required to undergo scheduled control of pests since no buildings are resistant…
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Types of Deck Materials
Adding a deck to your property is a fantastic way to increase the amount of liveable space you have available. Plus, it encourages you to get outdoors and into your garden. But what different types of deck materials are there?…
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Top Tips When Dealing With Wall Erosion Around Your House
Erosion is defined as the natural wearing away of a material. Most people think of erosion and conjure images of water channels hewn into rock by nature. This is an example of erosion but it also happens much closer to…
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7 Design Tips For An Efficient Mezzanine Space
Mezzanines are additional floors that are increasingly becoming popular in modern homes. Representing a shift from expansive spaces to compact ones, beautiful mezzanine structures enable homeowners to increase their indoor space without necessarily expanding. Also, this adds to the home’s selling value…
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History of Architecture
Tracing the changes of architecture throughout history begins with one considerably basic need, shelter, and protection. It could be said architecture began around the time when people stepped out of their caves and progressed into deciding how they wanted their…
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Top Tips for Making Perfect Architects Drawings for Clients
Architects play a major role in a construction project. In addition to designing, they also integrate other aspects of the project such as the theme, measurements, building standards, and even interior décor. So, to make perfect architects drawings for clients,…
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Modern House Numbers
Take a look at some of our favorite modern house numbers to bring another layer of visual interest to your home’s exterior. First up are these Neutra Modern House Numbers designed by Richard Neutra. They’re made by House Industries and…
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Glass Resort Finland
Finnish-Italian studio VOID Architecture and Finnish timber manufacturers Honkatalot– Polar Life Haus have reinvented traditional lodging with Glass Resort—a collection of wooden and glass houses in the Lapland forest. The traditional igloo is covered for warmth; these contemporary homes have large glazed exteriors to showcase the…
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JFK Airport’s New TWA Hotel
On May 15, JFK’s TWA Flight Center Hotel, set inside Saarinen’s iconic midcentury terminal, officially opened to the public. The new TWA hotel has 505 guest rooms, 50,000 square feet of conference and meeting space, 8 restaurants, and a 10,000 square…
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Modern Sanctuary in San Francisco
San Francisco residents reached out to Ryan Leidner Architecture when it was time to renovate and add on to their home in the Mission District. The Harrison St House project involved designing a new two-story building at the back of the property to…
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Backyard Solar Powered Prefab
A Seattle homeowner hired Wittman Estes to design an affordable, eco-friendly unit to live in her backyard as a way to generate rental income. The modern structure is outfitted with a solar roof that provides all of the energy needed…
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