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Architectural Assignment – Home School 101 Architecture – Richard Rodgers Theatre
The task for this week was to pick an architect with work built in the U.S. I picked Herbert J. Krapp. He lived from 1887 to 1973. He lived for 86 years! One of his buildings is the Richard Rodgers Theatre. I picked this one in particular because it is the theatre that Hamilton plays in.
Architectural Assignment – Home School 101 Architecture – Smithsonian American Art Museum
Architectural Assignment - Home School 101 Architecture - Smithsonian American Art Museum
Bringing new life to an old horse barn
We get to do a variety of projects which keeps life interesting. This particular project wanted to bring new life to an old horse barn. The barn was already beautiful, but not "finished."
Zoom Chat with Jim Leaman – Solar PV on Residential
I have wanted to start a video blog series for some time now, so this change to our normal patterns is the opportunity. Give me some grace while I figure out systems and try some things. For this discussion, I started a ZOOM chat with Jim Leaman on Solar PV on residential projects.
Architectural Assignment – Home School 101 Architecture – Fallingwater
Now that life has changed and the girls are doing online school, I added an architectural class to their weekly work load. This past week, I asked each to write a report on a work of architecture that they each appreciate. Here is the report from Hannah Hendricks.
I created a new free architectural coloring book – CW Depot Coloring Book #architectureisfun
I created a new free architectural coloring book - CW Depot Coloring Book #architectureisfun
Sweet Joy’s Cakes and Desserts Cabin Fever Relief #lovelocal
I was trying to think of some way to spread cheer. I started here by calling Sweet Joy's Cakes and Desserts for some Cabin Fever Relief.
#lovelocal challenge ends on March 31st
#lovelocal challenge ends on March 31st
New Architectural Coloring Pages available
I created some new architectural coloring pages available today!
We love our small business clients like Harmony Square Dairy Queen #lovelocal
We love our small business clients like Harmony Square Dairy Queen #lovelocal
Support local business in Harrisonburg for a chance to win $50 gift card #lovelocal
Support local business in Harrisonburg for a chance to win $50 gift card #lovelocal
They wanted a rear deck, but did not want to obstruct their view
We met some wonderful folks that purchased a house in Fort Valley. The views were incredible, but it lacked a rear deck. They gave us a call and presented the challenge: they wanted a rear deck, but did not want to obstruct their views with columns.