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The options for cork flooring in North American homes has truly evolved. Designs and patterns range from traditional to modern, in original colors or dyed and add style and creativity to any room.
The fall 2018 Design Connect project for an adaptive reuse plan for the historic entrance and walking path at Binghamton's Ross Park and the Binghamton Zoo.
A community resident, left, shares her ideas with students Yimeng Wang (M.L.A. '19), Avi Simon (B.S. URS '22), Tyler Kuty (B.S. URS '22), and Yaniv Korman (M.L.A. '21).
A year later, the vegetation has filled in nicely.
Sproull-Radke Green Roof Workshop
Kirkland, WA
HARRISON architects
The options for cork flooring in North American homes has truly evolved. Designs and patterns range from traditional to modern, in original colors or dyed and add style and creativity to any room.
Laying the grid out in 3's getting ready to install.
Typically when installing a large area, staging the grid into parts of 3 is best.
Pull the 3 part grid to make sure the they are attached well.
attach the small end first to the row, holding the left side up so it doesn't snag, snap in.
That should line up the left side to attach, once all male connectors are lined pull all 3 away from the left side to snap in and you should be done.
Be aware of the yellow connectors on one corner of each part, if the male connectors are not dropping into the female connectors some thing is wrong.
You should be able to do 21 sqft. once staged atleast every 20 seconds.
The options for cork flooring in North American homes has truly evolved. Designs and patterns range from traditional to modern, in original colors or dyed and add style and creativity to any room.
In the reverse of standard practice, structural sheathing was put on the inside of studs and used as a finish material. This allowed easy mounting of cabinets and racks for tools.
Sproull-Radke Green Roof Workshop
Kirkland, WA
HARRISON architects
Tucson, Arizona USA
Milagro Cohousing
photo by Cathy Mullan
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All of the waste liquid from the 28 homes in the community is emptied into the constructed wetlands where it is cleaned and then pumped back up into the community to be used to water trees from an underground system. This is a photo of one of the cells in the treatment beds of constructed wetlands system.
A description from our website:
In operating this system waste is first received by septic tanks which settle the solids. Septic outflow is fed to one of two treatment beds. These treatment beds are 18 inches of gravel with a plastic 20-millimeter liner to avoid losing the liquid in to the ground. The gravel is topped with four inches of mulch, mostly woodchips, which is planted with Bullrushes and Sedges. The wastewater flows in one end of the treatment bed and overflows out the other end. During its time in the gravel bed it is further decomposed by bacteria living on the roots of the plants and on the surface of the gravel. The outflow from the treatment beds is gathered in a one thousand-gallon collection tank. A pump moves the reclaimed wastewater from that tank up through the center of the community where it is delivered from below ground to our landscaping.
The options for cork flooring in North American homes has truly evolved. Designs and patterns range from traditional to modern, in original colors or dyed and add style and creativity to any room.
Concept
The projects main idea is to build a functional and open house where the connection to the exterior space through simple geometric shapes creates a sustainable and adaptable system.
The primary structure of the house is based on two solar walls. This structure, which supports the weight of the house, includes a platform and two raised spaces intended to increase the volume over the ground level. The platform contains all the technological elements relevant for the houses services. The living space can be opened from either side to create a new open and floating room.
Interior Design
The interior design is a continuation of the exterior design. The bathroom and kitchen are located near the side walls, while the service elements are integrated into high cupboards. This way, the interior space is open and adaptable. It also makes it possible to create a large number of different configurations, for which the furniture can also be of assistance. One piece of this multifunctional furniture is a box that allows variation of the use of space to create a work area, a living room or a bedroom. Additional storage possibilities are offered at the same time.
Another important element is the bar across the kitchen. It can be reached from both sides of the house, making the kitchen the communicative element of the house and providing additional storage space. The stairs, which are attached to this bar, lead to the upper platform, a place that allows you the option of looking outside without being seen by passersby.
Energy
Its design follows the Net zero energy building principle, which is based on the annual electric energy balance. The idea is to produce as much electricity at the end of the year as was consumed in the grid. The house should be able to transfer an amount equivalent to the energy purchased, back into the grid itself. The houses solar energy comes from solar modules located on the roof and on the southern façade.
The prototype follows a European philosophy: its design should allow the house to adapt to the wide range of Europes climatic zones, from the very hottest to the very coldest. The house is designed so that its owner can move it from Madrid to Wuppertal with just a few changes to its outer layer and energy system. Other small changes in the prefabricated elements of the coating help to improve insulation. This architectural concept is fundamental to the house.
AirDrain Agronomic Natural Grass Drainage at the Chesapeake Energy Roof Top Sports Field
74,000 sqft. Natural Grass Field
Benefits of AirDrain in a green roofing system include:
AirDrain creates and helps maintain a constant Gmax for artificial turf (See below)
Thickness and resin consistency of AirDrain provides uniform shock absorbency
Shock absorption reduces the strain on joints and ligaments
AirDrain is only limited by the drainage capacity of the profile above it
Installation time measured in days instead of weeks
AirDrain can be reused when the artificial turf must be replaced
Water harvesting reclamation and reuse
Helps qualify for LEED and other green building credits
A smaller carbon and development footprint with reduced site disturbance
100% vertical drainage under the entire field surface
Minimizes water related injuries / Less infill migration due to superior drainage
AirDrain is a 100% recycled product
Less infill migration due to superior drainage
GMAX Information Existing Conditions for Testing
Turf - 2 1/2” Slit Film, in filled with 50% Green Rubber Infill and 50% Silica Sand.
The drainage/shock pad and turf underlying substrate consists of a concrete deck/rooftop, coated with a waterproof membrane and 10 ounce 100% recycled polyester geo-textile filter fabric.
The Standard Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials (ASTM F1936-98 American Football Field) testing locations and procedure were preformed. The tests were performed using a Triax 2000 A-1 Missile, tripod mounted Gmax registration unit(www.triax2000.com). This report presents background information on the test procedures, existing conditions, test results and observations in football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey artificial sports fields.
The environmental impact of a green roof is undenyable, and adds significantly to the LEED Point system designed by the USGC in all five major areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Green roofing replaces the green space displaced by a building, prevents excess storm water drainage, reduces the temperature of a building and the urban heat island effect, protects and extends the useful life of a roof, and reduce energy demands.
What's more, a green roof incorporating AirDrain means your design includes renewable, recycled, and locally obtained materials. We know you have a choice in designing a green roof, and we hope you consider the many benefits of AirDrain.
A typical AirDrain green roof
Sector: Corporate/Commercial | Location: Taipei Taiwan
Architect/Specifier: C.Y. Lee
Products: Nysan Roller Shades
Sector: Education | Location: Lille France
Architect/Specifier: BBF Architectes, LOOS
Products: NBK™ Terracotta Façade Panels
The south facade. A year later, vegetation has filled in nicely.
Sproull-Radke Green Roof Workshop
Kirkland, WA
HARRISON architects
Built on an existing terraced foundation, using about 80% material salvaged from an existing carport/deck.
Barbat-Harrison Green Roof Garage
Seattle, WA
HARRISON architects
The 'Puff' wristlet is fully lined with satin fabric liner and has a unique expandable weave and a high quality wrist strap. Hand crocheted with recycled aluminum pop-tops. Fair traded.
Photo: Deborah Ellen Jutz
The Backpacker Hotel is new concept that combines the luxury of boutique hotels with the spirit of international backpacking.
This sustainable project on Kingsland Road Hoxton, London, in the heart of the fashionable district, 'recycles' the existing architecture adding a new public bar and shop.
The client requested a change of use of the former shutdown nightclub, including the reconfiguration and extension of the existing building with all the most up to date technological facilities expected by the new generation of backpackers. Paul McAneary Architects responded to the brief by proposing a ‘hybrid accommodation’ that is affordable and unique in design at the same time. With this innovative approach, the budget hostel meets the boutique hotel.