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Tree Tech

May 1, 2014by Sarah Leave a comment

I did my Senior Thesis in architecture in part on the new technology that is Cross Laminated Timber. Someday I’ll write a much better description with all my research, but […]

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Architecture
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Blue Thumbs

April 29, 2014by Sarah Leave a comment

If there is a gardening gene, I did not get it.  My mother loves to garden, and will happily spend all day weeding.  I love how gardens look and I […]

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Architecture

History Lessons

July 3, 2013by Sarah Leave a comment

When it comes to staying power, modern building materials are sorely lacking.  There are a number of reasons for this:  high labor cost, low labor skill, cheaper products designed mainly […]

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Architecture

Stair Wars II: Attack of the Modernists

February 24, 2013by Sarah Leave a comment

Sorry about the title, it’s terrible I know.  But once I thought of it, I couldn’t not.  Anyways, this isn’t going to be a normal post, but rather an ongoing […]

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Architecture

Dreaming in color (and light wood)

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When I saw this article in Dezeen, I knew that my fate for the next several hours was sealed.  I was going to write a blog post, and then immediately […]

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Architecture, Fashion

Avoiding Claustrophobia

February 16, 2013by Sarah Leave a comment

I’d like to discuss another architectural element that is beloved (or at any rate, ubiquitous) but occasionally terrifying: exterior covered walkway.  Although it can be found everywhere in the world, […]

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Architecture

Saving the world from starvation and humidity.

November 15, 2011by Sarah Leave a comment

Last spring for my Environmental Systems class, I did extensive research, with my friend Mandi, into the fact that we never want to live in Topeka, Kansas.  Climate wise, it […]

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Architecture, Design

Mid Crit!

March 28, 2011by Sarah Leave a comment

I just had my midcrit last week, and it was pretty good.  They like the concept, and the general shape of the architecture.  Most of the conversation was about the […]

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Architecture

Prototyping Live/Work

February 22, 2011by Sarah Leave a comment

So this is the project that has occupied my studio time the past few weeks.  The site is imaginary, based on the warehouse district qualities of the south end.  We […]

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Architecture

Coolest Dance Studio Ever

January 10, 2011by Sarah 1 Comment

This project is freaking gorgeous and romantic, it would be amazing to work in this space.  Also maybe a little disorienting, especially when trying to spot turns between the glass […]

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Architecture

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