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Frugal Mom Builds Family Home with Recycled Materials

Natural Building

Vera Kirkpatrick built a home in Ashland, Oregon using century-old posts and beams. The stay-at-home mom on a tight budget designed open rooms and decorated in a timeless, spare Scandinavian style. She acquired the decorative sliding doors, along with a leaded glass window, from the ruins of an old Oregon structure.

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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017

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Nearly 2000 people gathered in Portland, Oregon, to learn, network, and share best practices. These bridges demonstrate the way architects, designers, builders, cities, and planning commissions come together to build something both creative and useful for their communities. The Top 10 Takeaways from Viewpoint Collaborate 2017.

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Cassell Consulting is Expanding!

Cassell Construction Estimating

Andy is a big fan of music and books, traveling, backpacking, and sharing good food and beer with friends. He attended Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia for two years playing oboe then went off to complete his Bachelor Degree at the University of Oregon, majoring in Anthropology. Welcome Andy and Stacee! Andy Helmsworth.

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Bogs Vs Muck Boots: Which One is Better?

Work Gearz

Bogs Boots was born in the state of Oregon, and it’s no wonder considering their cold, damp climate. The Combs family who developed Bogs Boots had Oregon’s variable weather in mind when they began. Another benefit of the Muck Boot designs is that they all employ a breathable Airmesh lining. Maintenance.

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Danner vs Irish Setter Hunting Boots: Which One is Better?

Work Gearz

The Irish Setter brand was begun in the 1950s and has designated itself as a premium boot trademark for both outdoor boots and labor boots. Irish Setter boots are designed specially to resist water content. Pointing to its history, Danner boots were founded out of Portland, Oregon. Top Features of Irish Setter Boots. Waterproof.

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022

CivilJungle

Openness to diverse architectural techniques is essential during movement – and even if you’re only traveling within your motherland, the expenses can momentarily count up. Overseas visits will always hit your bank balance, so determine whether your course concerns mandatory travel. Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

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Kengo Kuma, the architect behind Tokyo’s new and controversial Olympic National Stadium

Construction Test

I’ve even managed to arrange a stay at the luxurious, Kuma-designed Capitol Tokyu Hotel in Akasaka with its arresting and unmistakably Japanese lobby and standalone, pavilion-like restaurant. It could be argued that Kuma is undiscriminating in the commissions he accepts for his firm – would Frank Gehry agree to design a cake shop?