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Teaching The Architects of Tomorrow: Studio Mode
[divider_padding] Utilizing the latest in CNC technology, Studio Mode examines the materials, tools and procedures of craft with the goal of shedding new light into the field of architecture. Instructors Ronnie Parsons and Gil Akos teach future architects and...
2D fun
Now that we use EnRoute and our MultiCam router I couldn’t imagine building a house like ours without these marvelous tools. We’ve designed and cut hundreds of pieces already for the project and will be adding a while bunch more before we are done. The files we created and cut today were simple 2D shapes that will be combined to form something far more complex
WORKSHOP dates set
We’ve set the dates for the next Sign MAGIC Workshop in spring. I’ve been getting lots of enquiries and with so many folks interested in booking already we decided to firm things up well in advance. The Sign Magic Workshop will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 19, 20, 21, 2013.
Vertical trim pieces
The carpenters are now finished the soffits of the new house, meaning we can start in on our work in a big way. The backing for the trim pieces was first put in place and then the fiberglass reinforced concrete was troweled on. Rock work was sculpted into the bottom
Prime Paint Sandblast HDU
Resource Blogs: How To etc.
The Mechanical Fish Needs A Place to Live!
We may have dug ourselves a hole all the way to the bottom of the ocean! That’s right. We have one month to go with our little “mechanical fish” project and we are still coming up with great ideas on the fly that are adding a lot of time to the project. But we love doing this stuff so I’m ok with it. I’ve been feverishly designing and making the cosmetic details of the exterior sign. Brian has been working the armature, welding, designing and building the fish tank. Next week these elements will start going together and we’ll really get to see just how deep we are. Brian has a basic frame welded at the base then added a 4.5″ steel pipe – this pipe will hold the weight of the upper fish tank no problem
Top Secret – Precision Board Plus HDU In Years Past
In a surprise move, the intelligence division at Coastal Enterprises has decided to release several former Top-Secret photos for public viewing! Over the years, we have received many pictures of some amazing projects made from Precision Board Plus, and we hope you...
GSA To Review LEED As Government Standard
A new coalition has been formed to battle strict LEED regulations against the use of certain materials. You may remember our previous blog about LEED's: LEED Certification: Why It's Important, and how it is becoming the standard for hundreds of new government and city...
Richard’s plumbing
Our in floor heating contractor decided he too wanted a sign our front of our house.