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Re: Ikea – Oh how I love thee

meekyn — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:58:51 -0000

Which doors did you use? The Billy bookcase with the extension is the perfect size for the weird nook we have in our (pantryless) kitchen, but I only see IKEA doors in the Billy section that go to 76 3/8", whereas the bookcase unit itself is 93 1/4". I guess I could just leave the top open and store nicer-looking and rarely used items there.

Re: Library stairs anyone?

Tateberry Design — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:16:55 -0000

It is a really cool idea for nursery set ups.

Re: Watching TV in bed

thebell — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 18:09:04 -0000

Site is clueless. Amazon has one for $847 but no shipping info., no description or choices.

Re: Another awesome wall mural

Architects in Chennai — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:10:52 -0000

nice innovative idea .........

Re: Hidden TV

Kate Henry — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:02:08 -0000

Amazing idea! Some people may think of TV must be not hidden for you are already in your own room, this creates a twist in a bed room for a hidden television
I will try this right away, I hope that the result will be amazing as this!

Re: Another awesome wall mural

Tony Walster — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:05:17 -0000

Serious lover of your blog, a considerable number of your blog posts have really helped me out. Looking towards updates!

Re: Another awesome wall mural

Tony Walster — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:54:56 -0000

Please tell me that youre going to keep this up! Its so good and so important. I cant wait to read more from you. I just feel like you know so much and know how to make people listen to what you have to say. This blog is just too cool to be missed. Great stuff, really. Please, PLEASE keep it up!

Re: Hot Water (Tankless) & “Cold Sandwich”

Dan Tsui — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:06:53 -0000

I'm no heater guy so I'll ask both the one who installed it originally and the certified Rinnai specialist what that all involves. I was trying to understand from a couple emails today from the latter what a 'typical' solution would be as we weren't on the same page. He mentioned about the fact that tankless companies controllers have indicators to show burner activity which I don't quite understand.

Re: Hot Water (Tankless) & “Cold Sandwich”

Brian Viehland — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:21:59 -0000

I was definitely a little tweaked, but I guess the small holding tank is cheaper than a recirc. system, timer, and valves all over. When I update the master bath I'll include one of these options for sure.

Re: Hot Water (Tankless) & “Cold Sandwich”

Dan Tsui — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:54:17 -0000

I have the same problem, wish I knew before I installed a tankless. Another guy said he had "involve custom-built electronic sensors and indicators" which sounds crazy. You'd think the tankless makers would have figured some feedback design to minimize this problem. I wonder what their official recommendation is? Using a small holding tank sounds like a workaround that they also can't expect people to do in selling their products.

Re: Pedestrian bridge that is anything but

CNWood — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:17:17 -0000

http://seattletimes.com/htm...
The Vancouver Land Bridge. Sweet project!

Re: Library stairs anyone?

Brian Viehland — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:18:06 -0000

Not sure, it looks a little like stained concrete with a rubber nosing, but it's not quite clear.

Re: Library stairs anyone?

Nicole Belcher — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:30:17 -0000

That's really neat. Are the stairs carpeted?

Re: Free Online Continuing Education Credits

Brian Viehland — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:11:42 -0000

They do, but be sure to set use a distinct email address for them as they tend to send a TON of spam.

Re: Free Online Continuing Education Credits

JMaav — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:40:12 -0000

Another good site is Ron Blank & Assoc. www.RonBlank.com which gets many set up the same way as AEC, with a downloadable PDF of course material to read at your liesure (usually a PPT Type presentation) and then you go to their site and respond to a quiz, and print your certificate when you core 80% or higher.

Re: Camper Design

MKV — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:15:39 -0000

Oh my...can I come too?!?

Re: Architectural Fail

Arky — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:14:56 -0000

sad??? This is awesome, its like a permanent snow angel!

I do wonder if the window next to it was broken by someone that fell trying to step down to go in or up to go out?

Re: Architectural Fail

MKV — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:47:16 -0000

Wow, that is so sad.

Re: Free Online Continuing Education Credits

Brian Viehland — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:44:10 -0000

You can print your own certificates and send them in to the educational tracking service of your choice - check with NCARB about what they accept though.

Re: Free Online Continuing Education Credits

Bill G — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:43:15 -0000

what if you are not a member of the AIA can you print out your certificate yourself and keep your own records. Or can they forward them to the NCARB as well?

Re: Weekend Warrior – Part 2

Sharavanan — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:49:27 -0000

You have mentioned about Zero VOC paints. Actually, it is good to use these types of paints because non-VOC paints prevent us from asthma , allergy and other respiratory problems. Also, we can use milk paints that contain milk protein casein and lime. It doesn't contain VOC and safe to use for the home. Thanks.

Re: More work coming into DOTS

Conveniencegroupseo — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:49:25 -0000

Glad to hear you landed that Philadelphia airport gig. Its not easy for architects these days good to know some of us are still doing well.

Re: Kitchen Organization – for cheap

Cheap kitchens — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:46:15 -0000

This is a great post.I think it will be very usefull to us.
I read it but I need some thing more to know about this. How can I know about
this.

Re: Monday’s “I want this”

Nathan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:30:11 -0000

beautiful pool - just looks like a slab of water

Re: Monday’s “I want this”

school architects — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:32:03 -0000

I really want to live here. I love the infinity pool outside the house and even the water inside it. It makes the whole house bright and lighted like a lamp.