**eastward movement is included

20100429

the return of the rabbet.

joints!


i suspect more architects would know their names. since i am not one, i feel no shame in identifying only three of ten.

20100427

aesthetics.

I suppose it should come as no surprise that I was stumped by a question that pinned aesthetic preference versus safety and functionality.


Here, four critical issues are considered - structural integrity, safety from contact, fire safety, and maintenance - and I managed to miss them all and prioritize the spacing and size of the screws holding the assembly together. One might argue that since these issues are close to maintenance and constructability that this is a completely reasonable concern. Nevertheless, design isn't a concern with NCARB.

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I take myself too seriously most of the time and I am trying to do that less. I remind some people of Woody Allen. I occationally indulge in the weekend camping trip. I adamantly support the Kansas City Royals baseball club. My identity is wrapped up in a few simple things, most of which are continuously displayed on this here blog.

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