There is a huge difference between living on a street and living on a parking lot. It is that simple. When built in 200 plus unit apartment projects, multifamily housing projects can quickly become brutal in their lack of a
On Street Parking – Creating There There.
Posted on January 25th 2012 by
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Living Over the Garage – Carriage house made new
Posted on January 11th 2012 by
Multifamily housing rarely sees anything new but more common is that ideas are lost and then found again. The design at CityView in North Kansas City, Missouri, looked to renew or find many lost ideas and update
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Roadside Architecture in KC
Posted on January 9th 2012 by
Roadside Architecture is rare in Kansas City even more rare is New Roadside architecture. The Gomer’s Wine and Liquor Store franchise has a long history in Kansas City and when the existing store was slated to be torn
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Renovations Bring New Life to old Hotel
Posted on December 27th 2011 by
Adaptive reuse is the cornerstone of green design. This Hotel in Puerto Rico was renovated to create a greater guest experience. The renovations had several green strategies. First to reuse concrete structure to create balconies by removing the tile roof and forming
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Remaking the Igloo
Posted on December 27th 2011 by
History: I had never heard of “the Igloo” not growing up in Kansas City I was unaware of this much beloved childhood experience at the Kansas City Museum. The igloo had been removed as an exhibit due to changes
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New Fire Station Combines Sustainability and Durability
Posted on October 21st 2011 by
The new Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 2 is a prime example of how current practices in green design and construction can make a new facility highly sustainable while maintaining the budget and meeting its essential functions. While
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