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How To Put It Back Together Again
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Four-score Men and Four-score more, Could not make Humpty Dumpty where he was before Samuel Arnold Juveline Amusements, 1797[i] BY LLEWELLYN VAN WYK, B. ARCH; MSC. (APPLIED), URBAN ANALYST Humpty Dumpty is a character in an English nursery rhyme, probably originally a riddle and one of the best known in the English-speaking world. He is typically portrayed as an anthropomorphic egg, though he is not explicitly described as such.
Your Complete Guide to Building Permits
Yes, the building permit process can be a frustrating, costly and-time consuming affair, but there is purpose to the process and no getting around your local jurisdiction if you want to do your project right. Here we recap the building permit basics, with links to more in-depth analysis of various stages of the planning, permitting and inspection processes. It’s an overview of a subject you should familiarize yourself with before tackling your home remodel project. 1. When Is a Permit Required?
2 French Architects Win the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize
“Never demolish, never remove or replace, always add, transform and reuse!” That’s the mantra of French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal, winners of the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious award in the field. The two are known for their focus on revitalizing low-income housing complexes, choosing to modify and improve structures rather than demolish and rebuild.
9 Architects Reflect on Being a Woman in Architecture
To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8), we asked nine female architects around the world the same two questions: How have attitudes toward you as a woman in architecture changed over the course of your career? And, which female architect do you admire and why? Their answers reflect on their own paths to success and on the brilliant colleagues, mentors and inspirations who paved the way.
5 Steps to Take When Hiring Home Pros During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused businesses to shut down in the spring and home remodeling projects were put on hold, you might not have been able to imagine having strangers working in your house. But in the months since, renovation and design projects have gotten back on track and people have learned the drill when it comes to mask wearing, physical distancing and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. But some homeowners may still wonder whether they’re comfortable having workers in their home.
Understand Your Site Plan for a Better Landscape Design
The site plan represents the overall design for a landscape and is the primary tool used by the landscape architect to lay out the space. Landscape architects are trained to create the design in plan view as one of the first phases in the design process. Often the site plan is also the first drawing presented to the client.
What to Know About Concept Design to Get the Landscape You Want
You have hired a landscape architect and had an initial site meeting, during which you walked the property and discussed priorities, a budget and a project timeline. Now the landscape architect is coming over to present your property’s concept design. Many clients don’t know what to expect in this early stage of design. The concept design sets the vision and tone for the project and is the first design phase of working with a landscape architect.
Want the Best Results? Join Your Design Team
Having a competent design team in place can make your project run smoothly, but only if you understand your role in the process. Professionals bring a wealth of experience to the table, but you may not end up with the end result you would like if you let them run the project entirely. That’s why it’s crucial that you, the homeowner, take on a leading role. Here’s how to get involved.
6 Reasons to Hire a Home Design Professional
Residential designers (architects, interior designers and others) bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to make sure all aspects of remodeling and custom home projects go as smoothly as possible.
7 Tips for Working With an E-Decorating Service
If you’re stuck on where to begin a room design, can’t figure out a functional furniture layout, are confounded by window treatment options, need advice on where to hang art, feel completely helpless when choosing colors — or all of the above — e-decorating (also referred to as “e-design") may be the perfect solution.
Your Guide to a Smooth-Running Construction Project
Imagine walking into your newly built or remodeled home and seeing it exactly as you had imagined it at the start of construction: the windows are all in the right places, the flooring is the right color, and the kitchen cabinets are a perfect fit. Now allow me to pinch you on the arm, because for most people, reality is often different from that idyllic scenario. You might see missing trim around the bedroom doors or wonder why that small change in the kitchen cost so much.
Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile: A Five-Scenario Showdown
All tile is created equal, right? Not quite. Porcelain and ceramic may belong to the same family, but they’re two slightly different products. One may be more advantageous than the other depending on where you’re installing it. Here we pose five scenarios and explain whether porcelain or ceramic is the better choice. But before we walk through each scenario, let’s note the key difference between porcelain and ceramic tile.
10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom
Whether you have a simple powder room or a master en suite, functionality should be at the heart of your bathroom remodel. Read on to learn tricks for gaining storage, improving lighting and drainage, and more to ensure that your renovated bathroom stands the test of time. 1. Plumbing Residential plumbing typically uses 1½-inch pipes for drains. You’d be surprised how much gunk and hair goes down that drain. The larger the drain, the less likely it is to clog.
Exploring overweight and obesity in pre-school children using routinely collected data: a case study of Halton, Northwest England
Background A growing body of evidence suggests that childhood overweight may have its roots in early life. This study aimed to explore patterns of weight in children from birth to 40 months, born between 1994 and 2006, in Halton, Northwest England. Methods Halton infants were compared with the UK-90 reference population at four time points (birth, 2 months, 8 months and 40 months) by converting heights and weights into age–sex adjusted SD scores.
So You Want to Build: 7 Steps to Creating a New Home
Whether building new or renovating an existing structure, creating a new home is a journey of discovering who you are, what you want, how you want to live and where you want to be. It’s a chance for you to define your relationship to the world, to your family and to yourself. Creating a home is more than building “three bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms.” It is so much more than the sum of a few parts. As with any journey, you’ll want to do some research and plan your trip.
Brazilian Homes Score With Modern Style and Fun
All eyes are on Brazil, and regardless of whom you’re cheering for, Brazilian design is a guaranteed winner. From Oscar Niemeyer’s modern masterpieces in Brasília, to the whimsical promenade by Roberto Burle Marx at Rio de Janeiro Beach and Sergio Rodrigues’ loungeworthy furniture, modernism in Brazil plays by its own rules. Let’s take a look at three modern Brazilian homes that don’t forget to bring the fun.
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