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When Do You Need More Than One Door? – Spaces That Require More Than One Means of Egress(0)

August 9, 2011

The 2006 International Building Code spells out the conditions where you are required to have two or more exits or as I prefer to see it, where you can have only one exit from a space. Generally the requirements are straight forward but there are a few complex conditions that I’ve called out. The first [...]

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McDwiff is an Option for Opening DWF Files on a Macintosh

We make use of the DWF file format for sending drawings to clients for review or print shops to print. It is a significantly better format for sending drawings than PDF. Not only are the files a fraction of the size, but they are also easier to create. In addition, the DWF format gives our [...]

Education and Training Required to Become a Licensed Architect

One of the most common questions I hear from clients is “what does it take to become a licensed architect?” The answer is relatively simple to explain but difficult to complete. Most states have adopted a common process for architectural licensure: The first item is education, you need an accredited degree from a NAAB (National [...]

The Components of Solar Hot Water – Collectors and Circulation

In the world of solar hot water there are many names for systems that are identical or do similar things. It is important to know the basics and general components of any system one is working with. Once the basics are understood and mastered then it is possible to have intelligent conversations about a subject [...]


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