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windsor
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Water seeping into basement
Long time listener, first time caller. We have renovated our basement (partially above grade). Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…
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jfox18
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Exposing wood beams / sprinkler requirements
Does anybody know whether you are required to sprinkler a single-family home if you choose to expose the structural wood beams? Sub-question — we are…
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windsor
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Water seeping into basement
Long time listener, first time caller. We have renovated our basement (partially above grade). Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…
0
rustydevon
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Door Widths, and the DOB
We’re going into meeting #4 with our plan examiner, trying to clear all of the objections on our Alt 1 application. Our home is a…
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downsizer
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Downsizing and need architect with experience in planning small (600 sq ft) studio pied a terre
Am planning to downsize to a 600 sq ft studio (parlor floor front) to be used as a pied a terre. Architect needed to work…
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Wrecker
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect, engineer or both?
Hi all, I’m looking to add a bathroom to the second floor of my house, which would entail closing off a staircase. I need help figuring…
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rustydevon
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Door Widths, and the DOB
We’re going into meeting #4 with our plan examiner, trying to clear all of the objections on our Alt 1 application. Our home is a…
0
Wrecker
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect, engineer or both?
Hi all, I’m looking to add a bathroom to the second floor of my house, which would entail closing off a staircase. I need help figuring…
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zerocool
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
boiler maintenance
I bought a new home recently and I know nothing about boiler maintenance, ie. cleaning, flushing etc…. I have a Weil-Mclain gas boiler. I’m thinking…
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zerocool
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
boiler maintenance
I bought a new home recently and I know nothing about boiler maintenance, ie. cleaning, flushing etc…. I have a Weil-Mclain gas boiler. I’m thinking…
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downsizer
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Downsizing and need architect with experience in planning small (600 sq ft) studio pied a terre
Am planning to downsize to a 600 sq ft studio (parlor floor front) to be used as a pied a terre. Architect needed to work…
0
RitaM
in Architecture 12 years and 1 month ago
Need help getting started on first reno - do I need architect or designer first?
Hi – looking to start my first renovation project – a complete gut reno of a 1950s style kitchen, add door to backyard, add half…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 12 years and 2 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 12 years and 2 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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raoulsam
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Architects sought...
I’m looking for an architect who has a good history of using recliamed resources and a green approach to rennovating a really interesting space that…
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raoulsam
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Architects sought...
I’m looking for an architect who has a good history of using recliamed resources and a green approach to rennovating a really interesting space that…
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gretschgirl
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
forensic architect
Can anyone recommend a Brooklyn or NYC based forensic architect who is worth their weight in gold yet won’t cost an arm and leg? …
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gretschgirl
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
forensic architect
Can anyone recommend a Brooklyn or NYC based forensic architect who is worth their weight in gold yet won’t cost an arm and leg? …
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psrookie
in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago
Feedback on architect estimates and architects that charge flat rate/lower percentage?
We have been meeting with architects to renovate a 2200 sq ft brownstone we are purchasing. We initially had a contractor come and give us…
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