Identifying construction information at the base of the Deerwood water tower. Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo July 2021. Upon later researching the Deerwood water tower, built by the Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co., Ilearned it is one of five such Cuyuna Iron Range water towers on...
Stairs, ramps and walls all appear to be foreordained in a Siza building. That simplicity, upon closer examination however, is revealed as great complexity. There is a subtle mastery underlying what appears to be natural creations. To paraphrase Siza's own words, his is a response to a ...
The 1909 Albright Visitor Center underwent a recent structural renovation. The building’s historic nature was preserved while wrought-iron handrails were added to the stairs and a new access ramp at the front entrance. The interior building and museum displays are all accessible. The half-mileFor...
2...You NEED to know about construction work or closures affecting certain areas or roads in the park. That information is updated as needed here:https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/projectwork.htm 3...This is particularly important to know i...
These strategies include the use of lightweight construction with slab on grade, operable walls, and shaded outdoor spaces; the use of internal heat gains; the use of shade to prevent overheating, opening the house to breezes in summer, and the use of passive solar gains in winter; and ...