Architecture and Design

Re: Corn prices

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:12:05 -0400

On May 8, 9:12 pm, Pat wrote: i> I was up the road talking to a farmer. The only corn he sells is at a/i i> roadside stand. He planted LESS corn this year for sale. He figures/i i> that corn...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Value Added Natural Stones From India

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:33:11 -0400

Granite, Marble, Sandstone, Quartzite, Limestone, Slates get enhanced look by Value additions like Flaming, Antique Polishing, Bullnosing, SandBlasting, Honing, Tumbling, Callibrating etc. Contact: stonestudio@rediffmail.com Visit: www.thestonestudi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Auto-Clinic Ideal Design?!

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:02:06 -0400

Hi everyone, Can someone refer me please to where can I find online information about autoclinic ideal location and design (interior, exterior) Thanks, Mike ... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ice cream on a hot day

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:08:36 -0400

Ice cream on a hot day http://www.hipcow.com/p/0015/icecream/ The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Economic Stimulus Payment

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:07:57 -0400

"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in news:7d6dbb74c7ab4aa5 930b282e8b0f8f83@t12g2000prg.googlegroups.com: i> On Apr 30, 1:34 pm, Pat wrote:/i i>> On Apr 30, 4:23 pm, "Don" &l...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Possible Building Design

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:52:54 -0400

Our manufacturing facility is in an old tile manufacturing facility, originally built around the 1890s. The entire property is riddled with brick lined tunnels. We are interested in adding a free standing 50 x 100 x 16 eaves metal building. C...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Economic Stimulus Payment

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:19 -0400

Pat wrote in news:2a8d39f2ca364d1ea862d329a51b2d6e@f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com: i> On Apr 30, 4:23pm, "Don" wrote:/i i>> Q. What is an Economic Stimulus P...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Economic Stimulus Payment

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:22 -0400

"Don" wrote in news:fvaki90dts@news1.newsguy.com: i> Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment/i i> A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers./i i> /i i> Q. Where w...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

``Architecture of the Absurd: How `Genius' Disfigu...

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:14:10 -0400

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FA Architects Manual Arches Piers Buttresses mason...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:15:08 -0400

The Principles of Construction in Arches,Piers,Buttresses etc by William Bland 1899,VGC, 138 pages. From the superb Weales Scientific & Technical Series,in remarkably good condition,a valuable resource for the Architect,Stone mason or bricklayer....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Dubai skyscaper?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:05:29 -0400

On Mar 27, 6:44A0am, ++ wrote: i> Wherever did you get the idea that richDubaiwas a thrid world country/i i>/i i>/i i>/i i> Ken S. Tucker wrote:/i i> >Is this a good idea,/i i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Werner Ladder

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:36:41 -0400

Well, I hope teh folks whod mentioned Werner Ladders here some months back were/are right re: their quality I just ordered a Werner 26Foot 300 Poundcapacity MultiLadder its an extension ladder to 23 but also can fold into half or quar...... The post has 21 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Tips for Helping Sell your House Faster

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:32:21 -0400

"Don" wrote in news:fv4m7c0c5c@news1.newsguy.com: i> /i i> "yamaguchi" wrote in message /i i> news:b5d8090b1cdf462eb9845ce0b352fd2f@k1g2000prb.googlegroups.com.....The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

drafting leads

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:34:09 -0400

Most of my drawings are done on white craft paper... It was long ago when I was taught about the different leads.. So what lead is best... ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"Green Building and Remodeling"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:39:40 -0400

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Sunlight-In-A-Bulb

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:16:48 -0400

And just when I thought LEDs would replace my bulbs, theres possibly this soon: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/luximplasmalifilightbulbledcfl.php Treehuggers becoming a favourite. :) ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Shipping Container Architecture

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:14:45 -0400

Many examples of using shipping containers as architectural elements: http://firmitas.org ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

hello..

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:21:26 -0400

any architect here ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"Minimal, elaborate, excessive - and then back aga...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:39:09 -0400

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How to find a local architect

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:15:32 -0400

Call your local AIA. Every single AIA refers architects looking for your kind of work, however large, however small. You can request several names so you can get several perspectives. Galina. PS. Service magic is fine for finding a plumber, IF...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Downright Spooky

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:03 -0400

"Don" wrote in news:fu7lm601oau@news5.newsguy.com: i> This kinda stuff pops my cork everytime without fail./i i> Take a look at this thing, then go thru the process to find out your/i i> occular...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Downright Spooky

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:35:53 -0400

"Don" wrote in message news:fu7lm601oau@news5.newsguy.com... i> This kinda stuff pops my cork everytime without fail./i i> Take a look at this thing, then go thru the process to find out your /i i&...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Rn Architect-related Question

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:28:48 -0400

Hello, Group, OK, Im trying to talk my cousin into at least considering having her own place built. She lives in the general area of Greenville, South Carolina. The goofy thing is that I dont know how to give her *practical* info re: the pro...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

please help

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:16:36 -0400

respected members, I am student of Diploma in architecture (3 years course), please tell can i become member of Indian Institute of Architects with out doing B Arch. Please tell, with regards, yuvraj arya 09410729673 ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FA Cottages Sir Lawrence Weaver building plans de...

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:51:02 -0400

Country Life, London published date: 1926 402 pp. With 483 illustrations. Strictly speaking, the third edition of "The Country Life Book of Cottages", but so greatly revised and enlarged, that it was given a new title. Slight edge wear; otherwise a...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Fees for custom residence

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:58:31 -0400

Im looking at having a custom contemporary home designed and built in Santa Barbara, CA, where construction costs for this type of work are purportedly at 500/sq ft. (Highend is substantially more than that.) Im targeting 4500 sq ft for the...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OT - math meets sculpture

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:28:49 -0400

THis is where talking about weird little buildings took me: http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/sequin/SCULPTS/collins.html DOwnload the Sculpture Generator: http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/sequin/GEN/Sculpture20Generator/ Enjoy ;) ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Blu-ray

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:13:03 -0400

On Apr 12, 3:03 pm, "Don" wrote: i> Dont do it./i i> In 5 years itll be gone, and youll be left holding the bag, again./i i>/i i> http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/techand...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

I wonder why designers skimp on things

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:46:51 -0400

I mean why would you omit a fireplace in the master bedroom. I wouldnt live like that http://img154.imagevenue.com/img.phpimage59553Stanhope1221083lo.jpg R ... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Stupid footer question

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:13:58 -0400

Ok, here comes the stupid footer question of the month. Ive been researching info on constructing a garage and know that I have to have a footer below the frost line, which in my neck of the woods is 32 inches, my question is exactly WHAT has t...... The post has 26 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"good chance for .net & java professionals"dont mi...

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:07:32 -0400

DEAR CANDIDATES, JAVA & .NET DEVELOPERS We are young entrepreneurs in the field of Information Technology and have pleasure to introduce ourselves to you for valued cooperation and esteemed order. We are presenting ourselves in your esteem ser...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Adding insualtion/thermal mass?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:46:37 -0400

Im not sure whatehr this is a Q. for here, or the Building Construction NG. What I started wondering about was this: Its often said that Thermal Mass, esp. highmass in the walls, is one of the best passive climatecontrol/insulation method...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FA Japanese Homes Architecture Design rare 1st. 18...

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:18:26 -0400

Japanese Homes & Their Surroundings,Illustrated by Edward S Morse US Boston 1885, Ticknor & Company. Blue decorated cloth, very good, 372p., top edge gilt,, 307 b.w. illustrations in the text by the author, 1st edition, A classic of Japanese ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Camp Construction

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:45:52 -0400

My sons group won the design phase of a design/build competition at his tech school. Now the teams have to build their buildings, per the design. He has a nuumber of problems and I dont know how to correct them while construction is underway....... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Need help with garage design

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:16:02 -0400

Im trying to get together a design for a 1 1/2 bay free standing garage and I need a couple of questions either answered or directions on where to go to get the answers (Ive been told where to go on several occasions but that place doesnt se...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"Jean Nouvel is awarded the 2008 Pritzker Architec...

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:03:52 -0400

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Floorplan Input

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:10:23 -0400

Hi Im trying to integrate my 16 high foyer with the 12 areas around it. I think a hard drop from 16 to 12 going into the kitchen area may look a little harsh. The area over the stairway is open which means we have to come up with a way ...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aren't architectural works now primarily an expres...

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:43:33 -0400

Once upon a time, wasnt it more about an expression of a cultures values ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

"1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die"

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:27:02 -0400

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What is a res bar?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:32:59 -0400

I work in an architectural practice and have heard the term res bar mentioned quite a few times recently. Im assuming its related to sound and the dampening of, in a wall. Does anybody know what it is And before you suggest to ask my work c...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: No Country For Old Men

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:38:33 -0400

"Edgar" wrote in news:47eac41402600688260bb3@free.teranews.com: i> "Kris Krieger" wrote in message /i i> news:13ulftfejbcm11f@corp.supernews.com.../i edited i>...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Mortgage market going to heck

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:41:28 -0400

The house behind me was foreclosed upon and went for auction today (bank auction, not tax auction). Guess who picked it up for pretty reasonably Gee, maybe Ill start liking all of this mortgage debacle. I think theres some money to be m...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How to go about getting a plan drawn

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:35:17 -0400

I need to replace the sill plate in my house so I figure out how I am going to lift/support everything while I remove & replace. Then like a good lawabiding citizen I call the building inspector and ask about the paperwork requirements. He ask...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

FA Eddystone Lighthouse History engineers builders

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:48:07 -0400

The Red Rocks of the Eddystone by Fred Majdalany,The Story of the Eddystone Lighthouses. VGC, 215 pages. Great history of the lighthouses,their keepers,builders and stories relating to them.Comes with a small collection of newspaper cuttings concerne...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: No Country For Old Men

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:42:40 -0400

"Don" wrote in news:fsc6nl017kc@news2.newsguy.com: snip Kris Said: i>>> He wasnt doing that, tho which actually isnt necvessarily/i i>>> relevant, since the point is that the end...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: No Country For Old Men

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:37:06 -0400

"Edgar" wrote in news:47e9823c02600688260bb3@free.teranews.com: i> "Kris Krieger" wrote in message /i i> news:13uj27kee5c2616@corp.supernews.com.../i i>> "Ed...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Intelligent home

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:33:09 -0400

Hi In my computer science program i had to take a course about how to design stuff from a point of view of how people think and how the mind works. One of the assignments was to create a panel or a remote controll for controlling things in the home ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Careers and salaries in Architecture

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:51:09 -0400

Hello, I am a junior in high school and was contemplating a career in architecture, but I would like to know what the realistic expected salaries would be. I live near Philadelphia so I visited Penn State, Philadelphia University, and plan on vi...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Lowest common denominator...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:44:11 -0400

I thought this site was great, gave me a few laughs: http://notalwaysright.com/ Edgar Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Off-Grid building and nergy efficiency website

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:35:44 -0400

THis is the homepage: http://www.rmi.org/ What prompted me to post this was Dons recent discussion about his plans to try greenhouse vegetable gardening. I saw a blurb on THC during brunch about Amory Lovins and the offgrid house he built. P...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here