Understanding Walls
The Components in a Wall When we removed the drywall we exposed the 6 mil poly vapor barrier and the insulation When I was a young intern in Canada, the construction of the exterior walls on houses was [...]
Revisiting the Community Garden
The Community Garden and its cordwood shed today. We revisited the garden last week and we were delighted! The shed looks wonderful, and the vines along the trellis gives shade and color. The garden beds are well used [...]
On the Boards: Heritage Square
You may have noticed the trucks and the workmen at Heritage Square over the past few months. Yes it is true. After years of sitting almost completely abandoned, new owners are preparing to start renovations this spring. The Design Problem [...]
Swallowtail’s First Job Signs!
It may not seem like much to the world at large, but putting up our first job site signs was a big deal for us! For us, it meant we were on our way to becoming the office we dreamed [...]
Visiting Frank Gehry’s Cleveland Brain Center
You know how some buildings look so unusual, you just can't figure it out...well, when I looked at photos of Frank Gehry's Cleveland Brain Center in Las Vegas, I couldn't understand how it could be a building for a medical [...]