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Rammed Earth Houses – Sustainable Building Techniques
Several years ago, we built a rammed earth house. It was love at first sight. When people find out, they are very interested and the first question they ask is: So what is it like to live in a rammed earth house? It’s hard to describe or compare for that matter. But here’s my best… Read more
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How to Ensure Happy Customers as an Architect
Client satisfaction is everything. During our training as architects, a lot of emphasis is placed on the skills needed for design as well as a solid understanding of different building techniques. Talking to several architects, it is clear that many of us learn a hard lesson when it comes to dealing with customers. People not only want good designs that… Read more
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Rotterdam: Stronger Through Struggle
Europe has its fair share of stunning cities. I’m thinking Prague, Paris, Florence, Bruges, Rome, Oxford, Tallinn, Venice, Bern, Copenhagen, Budapest, Barcelona…we really could go on for a while. They are all different, but also equally breathtaking. Rotterdam, the Netherlands’s second city and a giant port is not one you would place in that list. If… Read more
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What’s the latest on the Notre Dame in Paris?
15 April 2019. Fire. Exactly who is responsible for the Notre Dame fire is an ongoing investigation. One that will take a long time, because some serious finger-pointing is going on as we speak. Word is that a guard was sent up to check as soon as the fire alarm went off. He reported back that it… Read more
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