We are excited for the opening of Folger Shakespeare Library at the end of the month! #AltieriProject
A nearly century-old library steps up its role as a cultural institution by expanding below grade and becoming accessible to all. https://lnkd.in/gfXtaDMU
What does Form Follows Function mean? And where does the term come from? Check out our recent post explaining the origins of this well known phrase. https://lnkd.in/emZVezDQ
A new chapter in the story of the New York Historical Society:
Unleashing the Beauty of Public Fountains: A Guide to Their Historical Significance and Contemporary Role in Community Spaces Unleashing the Beauty of Public Fountains: A Guide to Their Historical Signific... Read More - https://lnkd.in/dFYwTGPK
Our featured on-demand course of the week is "Historic Wood Windows: A Primer." Historic wood windows are valuable character-defining features of a building, worth retaining for architectural and environmental reasons. Examine the history and nomenclature of sash and casement windows. Learn about the evolution of historic designs and construction methods. Review endemic problems that lead to deterioration. Explore possible maintenance and repair techniques to extend sustainable service life. Consider the benefits for retaining, rather than replacing, historic wood windows. #historicpreservation #continuingeducation #training #course #windows
If you’re installing wood floors, start with this helpful guide. #hometips #homeinspo
If you’re installing wood floors, start with this helpful guide. #hometips #homeinspo
The fundamental message of the poem "Walls" by ~Ernestine Northover is that Walls can represent barriers, protection, separation, or even oppression. Regardless of the interpretation. Walls are physical and metaphorical structures that have been a part of human history for centuries. The poetess is talking about the architectural aspect of the Walls and how they have become integral part of humans. Walls, By ~Ernestine Northover Walls of stone and walls of brick, Some walls thin and some walls thick, Walls so high and walls so low, Walls to hide and walls to show. Walls quite short and walls quite tall, Some walls, last well, some walls fall, Walls for comfort, walls of hate, Walls for security, walls ornate. Some as a barricade, some to support, Walls of wood and walls of iron wrought, Walls as a barrier, walls to enclose, Some are to sit on, some to lean and doze. Walls we build ourselves, these aren't good, Walls for privacy, walls that have stood, So many years through weather foul or fine, Walls, that are yours, walls that are mine. Brick by brick they are built to last, Whether built now or in the past, They shelter us from so many things, And shield us from whatever this life brings.
Fire Protection | Life Safety | Loss Prevention | Technical Safety Asset Integrity | Emergency Management Professional|
Fire hydrants are connected to the drinking water distribution system which means that the water that comes out of the hydrants to be used to fight fires is the same high quality treated water that comes out of your faucet at home. This system needs to be cleaned and tested periodically. The utility crews conduct water main, or fire hydrant, flushing exercises to help clean out the water distribution system. Water main flushing is a routine operation that results in a clean, well maintained drinking water system. They use special wrenches and tools to open the fire hydrants. During this activity, water is forced through pipes at high velocity and systematically flushed out of the fire hydrants, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. Below pictures illustrating Fire Hydrants that are Transformed into Drinking Fountains by Hungarian Architecture Students, (while keeping their original function) Enhancing City Livability and Practicality During Summer.
