masonry mortar joints

Exploring Masonry Mortar Joints

As architects, we could wax poetic about masonry mortar joints…

Price of Building Materials

The price of building materials is a popular topic of conversation…
Is Architecture Art

Is Architecture Art?

Do you think of architecture as art? If so, what makes architecture…
Red Brick© The Photographic Artwork of Jacob T. VanVooren

Red Brick: A Favorite Building Material

Red brick evokes images of early American architecture. If…
National Roller Coaster Day

Roller Coasters

What a thrill! Working on theme parks and roller coasters…
plumbing systems

Building Re-occupancy: Ensuring Healthy Plumbing Systems

Post-pandemic, are there problems with your building’s plumbing…
Encountering Building Touchpoints

Building Touchpoints

Encountering Building Touchpoints How does a building’s…

Richard Neutra

Richard Neutra One of the things we like best about blogging…
Bird Friendly Buildings

Bird-Friendly Buildings

What factors go into designing bird-friendly buildings? As…
Lost Island Theme Park - thankful for 2020

Why We’re Thankful for 2020

Why We’re Thankful for 2020 Do we get a reset button for…
Copper Pipe

Copper Pipe

Copper pipe offers an excellent way of carrying water and HVAC…

Outdoor Lighting: Benefits and Ideas

Outdoor Lighting: Benefits and Ideas Outdoor lighting can…
designing for natureBleck & Bleck Architects

Designing for Nature

Nature inspires us in our built projects. Nature is critical…
Panelization at Village Park Apratments

Panelization for Apartment Projects

Panelization for Apartment Projects Panelization is expected…
Construction Bidding Process

Understanding the Construction Bidding Process

New clients frequently have questions about the construction…