Quick post here… I am looking into the issues surrounding the design of wall sections for sound transmission control. Here are the things I am considering in the design: Sound frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz). Hertz is defined as one cycle per second, and is typically applied to Sine waves. Sound is a compressive […]
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Every profession and occupation has a language that is its own… physicians have anatomical, drug and procedural language; lawyers have legalese. Architects speak the language of aesthetics, building materials and budgets. How then, as an Architect, does a person interface with a computer -especially when you get down to it – the computer only ultimately
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A veritable ocean liner of cash savings opportunities await if you consider these six helpful tips when designing a new home addition or a new house: The Location of the building on the site is the first place that the building can begin to take on characteristics that will affect the use of energy and thereby the cost
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The last nail has been driven. The last coat of paint has been added. All of the light switch plates are there. Or are they? You have hired the professionals to get the job done that you want to do, and it appears as though everything is in place. Before making the final payment, here
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We live in a world where things break. This blog post will describe five ways to avoid headaches that come when the ‘breaking point’ was that of insufficient planning. In considering any major work being done on a house, it’s best if you don’t already live here. But, most people who are considering work to
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