Ideas Ideas Ideas, Best Practices, Random Thoughts, Insights, Wanderings, Resources All SmallMediumLarge Construction Training Structure Training Structure — It’s not a building; it’s a permanent construction site. Major Residential Alteration and Addition – What is it? Major Alteration & Addition — What is it? New Detached Garage New detached garage: And so much more Modern Exterior Restoration Modern exterior restoration: Bringing a classic 1970s home back to life Resiliency – Consider a Whole House Generator Resiliency — Consider a Whole House Generator Lead – What is it? Lead — What is it? And as a homeowner, why should I care? Historic Review – What is it? Historic Review — What is it? Should I create an open plan in my old house? Should I create an open plan in my old house? Deconstruction – What is it? Deconstruction — What is it? And how is it different from demolition? Why have your architect involved during construction? Why have your architect involved during construction? I want a heated bathroom floor. What do I need to know? I want a heated bathroom floor. What do I need to know? Design Review – What is it? Design Review — What is it? Do I need a bathtub in my house? Do I need a bathtub in my house? An architect’s perspective. Asbestos – What is it? Asbestos — What is it? And as a homeowner, why should I care? Adjustment Review – What is it? Adjustment Review — What is it? Kitchen Ventilation Kitchen Ventilation — What are my options? I need a microwave oven. What are my options? I need a microwave oven. What are my options? Air Leaks & Infiltration Air Leaks & Infiltration — Why do we care? Residential Demolition Delay – What is it? Residential Demolition Delay — What is it? When is an architect required? When is an architect required? The Perfect Wall The Perfect Wall: What is it? What’s your tub type? What’s your tub type? — Explore your options. Building Code Appeal – What is it? Building Code Appeal — What is it? Residential FAR in Portland Residential FAR in Portland — What does it mean for homeowners? FAR – What is it? FAR — What is it? Colorful Tile by Clayhaus Colorful Tile by Clayhaus Parking Strip Landscape Tips Parking Strip Landscape Tips Sidewalks and Parking Strips Sidewalks and Parking Strips — in Portland, Oregon Save time with FIR Save time with FIR Walk-in Shower Time Walk-in Shower Time — Nothing to fear anymore Small Moves Big Changes Small Moves Big Changes Rain Screen Rain Screen: What is it? Fridge Facts Fridge Facts—An Architect’s Guide to Choosing a Fridge Tear down the wall! The top kitchen remodel request —Tear down the wall. Embrace the Street Embrace the street—Raise the porch. Continuous Insulation Continuous Insulation: What is it? To buy or not to buy? To buy or not to buy? Ask an architect. “Up To Code” “Up To Code”
