A question learned from the wildfire at Pacific Palisades made me think of how to adopt the recent fire code to the home we all love.
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What do you need to know about shrinkage in wood frame structure /
Shrinkage in wood frame is a common phenomenon. This article walk you through why it shrink and how to properly accommondate wood’s shrinkage in building construction.
Read MoreFrank Gehry’s Whimsical Touch: Guggenheim, Ginger & Fred /
R.I.P. to Frank Ghery. Thoughts on Architect Gehry’s philosophy and his early figurative projects reflected his vision beyond the conventional aesthetics and technical constraints of twentieth-century architecture.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About The [Perfect Wall]? /
A perfect wall is a concept in building science. This wall consists of four control layers to form a continuous barrier around the dwelling structure. This article gives a brief introduction to what a perfect wall is and how we can implement it.
Read MoreHome, Not Shelter /
The cost of helping the homeless community may be less than the aggregate impact on our overall social system. But how could we help? Here is our creative juice.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know Before Planning a Mechanical System /
Mechanical systems can be complex. This article introduces some basic HVAC concepts to help you facilitate any initial project engagement.
Read MoreWhat We Need to Know Before the Next Devastating Earthquake /
The recent earthquake in Taiwan pushed me to take a closer look at building planning. This article will give you a fundamental understanding of ground motions from an earthquake.
Read More[Live/Work]: One Way to Reuse Shuttered Shopping Malls /
Suburban shopping malls have thrived since the 1950s due to societal changes. 70 years after their first boom, many malls have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. This article gives you another look at our existing shopping malls.
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