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Published in Design Solare
Some of our BEAM robotic creations were featured in an Italian book about solar design and applications. Our copy arrived in the mail today. These little robots have been published in books and magazines from five different countries now. Unfortunately,
Published in Design Solare
Some of our BEAM robotic creations were featured in an Italian book about solar design and applications. Our copy arrived in the mail today. These little robots have been published in books and magazines from five different countries now. Unfortunately,
Sunday Studio – Eric and the Homework Robot
Our nephew, Eric, stayed the weekend with us. During studio time we helped teach him Gimp, an open source drawing program, and then print to a laser printer to etch and cut a plaque out of birch plywood.
Sunday Studio – Eric and the Homework Robot
Our nephew, Eric, stayed the weekend with us. During studio time we helped teach him Gimp, an open source drawing program, and then print to a laser printer to etch and cut a plaque out of birch plywood.
Sunday Studio – Posters, Camera Cases, and Indoor Gardening
The studio got an overhaul for more guest workspace. Andy Tanguay visited and worked on leather laser cut camera cases. Kim and Zach fulfilled poster orders then Kim worked on her stitch artwork and Zach worked on his next indoor
Sunday Studio – Posters, Camera Cases, and Indoor Gardening
The studio got an overhaul for more guest workspace. Andy Tanguay visited and worked on leather laser cut camera cases. Kim and Zach fulfilled poster orders then Kim worked on her stitch artwork and Zach worked on his next indoor
Stone Water Break
We didn’t want to put eaves or gutters on our house. To protect against erosion we gathered stones from around the yard and made a water break under the overhang.
Stone Water Break
We didn’t want to put eaves or gutters on our house. To protect against erosion we gathered stones from around the yard and made a water break under the overhang.
On Site Lumber Milling
Gary Flint, the owner of the on site mill, set up in our driveway and ran our white oak and a neighbor’s cherry tree through the saw. Our tree needed some fine tuning with the chainsaw to
On Site Lumber Milling
Gary Flint, the owner of the on site mill, set up in our driveway and ran our white oak and a neighbor’s cherry tree through the saw. Our tree needed some fine tuning with the chainsaw to
Moving on up. DeBord Residence Interior – Work in Progress
We apologize as we’ve been MIA for a bit. Between moving, visitors checking out the new house, and the holidays we’ve been delinquent in sharing. We are moved in though and thrilled with the new house. The following are a
Moving on up. DeBord Residence Interior – Work in Progress
We apologize as we’ve been MIA for a bit. Between moving, visitors checking out the new house, and the holidays we’ve been delinquent in sharing. We are moved in though and thrilled with the new house. The following are a
It’s a Roller Coaster…No, It’s a House!
It’s like being married to politician: sometimes you wish you could get out of it, you wonder how you got here, you wonder if it’s worth the spectacle, but it’s all the things that are hard and unique about
It’s a Roller Coaster…No, It’s a House!
It’s like being married to politician: sometimes you wish you could get out of it, you wonder how you got here, you wonder if it’s worth the spectacle, but it’s all the things that are hard and unique about
It’s a Beast
We pulled up to the house and both of us had the same feeling …is this terrible looking? We can’t tell, it’s so hard to be objective. The project has been a continuous difficult compromise of budget, time, and building
It’s a Beast
We pulled up to the house and both of us had the same feeling …is this terrible looking? We can’t tell, it’s so hard to be objective. The project has been a continuous difficult compromise of budget, time, and building
A Home…Almost
For the past few months the building of our house has felt more like a project or my job. I have file folders, meetings, & spreadsheets rather than family dinners, hearths & hat hooks. We have moved from the larger
A Home…Almost
For the past few months the building of our house has felt more like a project or my job. I have file folders, meetings, & spreadsheets rather than family dinners, hearths & hat hooks. We have moved from the larger
The Lost Art of Good Customer Service
Our house has turned out to be a project that we’ve designed ourselves. We’re not architects, interior designers, or builders so we’ve relied on the guidance of the trades people our contractor works with. Thanks be that Beechwood Building has
The Lost Art of Good Customer Service
Our house has turned out to be a project that we’ve designed ourselves. We’re not architects, interior designers, or builders so we’ve relied on the guidance of the trades people our contractor works with. Thanks be that Beechwood Building has
Framing, Windows, and Radiant Floors
The roof is on, most of the windows are in, and the radiant floor in our studio is prepped and ready for inspection. Concrete will be poured over the tubes and foam next week. We’re starting to get a sense
Framing, Windows, and Radiant Floors
The roof is on, most of the windows are in, and the radiant floor in our studio is prepped and ready for inspection. Concrete will be poured over the tubes and foam next week. We’re starting to get a sense
DeBord Residence Raises Roof
In one week the walls and roof for the house went up. Draws from the bank are pouring out, we’re supplementing cash to buy things like kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and the project is in full swing. In a few
DeBord Residence Raises Roof
In one week the walls and roof for the house went up. Draws from the bank are pouring out, we’re supplementing cash to buy things like kitchen and bathroom fixtures, and the project is in full swing. In a few
Excavating. It’s for Real.
I’m sure anyone who’s built is familiar with the little week delays here and there. We ran against a permit issue while the addition was being reviewed but excavating began yesterday and it feels like construction is underway for real.
Excavating. It’s for Real.
I’m sure anyone who’s built is familiar with the little week delays here and there. We ran against a permit issue while the addition was being reviewed but excavating began yesterday and it feels like construction is underway for real.
Nearly a Year of Demolition, Oh, and We Rotated the Stairs
For almost a year we’ve been sitting on our property reworking plans trying to get to something we could afford. Over that period our builder gutted the inside and rotated the stairs. We had few choices in where we could
Nearly a Year of Demolition, Oh, and We Rotated the Stairs
For almost a year we’ve been sitting on our property reworking plans trying to get to something we could afford. Over that period our builder gutted the inside and rotated the stairs. We had few choices in where we could
Our Final Floor Plans
We went through many revisions to get to a plan that that both met our budget and our needs. Be wary aspiring home builder. All the pains you’re warned of carry truth. After running out of money to pay architects
Our Final Floor Plans
We went through many revisions to get to a plan that that both met our budget and our needs. Be wary aspiring home builder. All the pains you’re warned of carry truth. After running out of money to pay architects
DeBord House – Bidding Process
We are in the midst of the next stage of the process which is to decide on a builder. Johnsen Schmaling architects provided extremely detailed construction/bid plans. These won’t be the final construction drawings but gives all of the information
DeBord House – Bidding Process
We are in the midst of the next stage of the process which is to decide on a builder. Johnsen Schmaling architects provided extremely detailed construction/bid plans. These won’t be the final construction drawings but gives all of the information
DeBord Residence Initial Plans
The first wave of plans and design concepts came in from our architects, Johnsen Schmaling, and this was not an easy request for them. I know one builder kept recommending we just level the whole place and start new, but
DeBord Residence Initial Plans
The first wave of plans and design concepts came in from our architects, Johnsen Schmaling, and this was not an easy request for them. I know one builder kept recommending we just level the whole place and start new, but
New House, Sort Of
As mentioned in the previous post, we have left Chicago and moved to Ann Arbor. Here we’re close to both of our families and still an easy trip back to Chicago when we need an urban fix. We purchased 3
New House, Sort Of
As mentioned in the previous post, we have left Chicago and moved to Ann Arbor. Here we’re close to both of our families and still an easy trip back to Chicago when we need an urban fix. We purchased 3