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Please. Energy is Not Renewable

David Stutzman:

Can we please stop calling solar, wind, and other LEED and government promoted energy sources "renewable?"

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BUILDING PRODUCTS MADE FROM MUSHROOMS!?

What would you think of a product that was made from agricultural byproducts and mushrooms that had similar characteristics of expanded polystyrene...

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Delegated Design, Concept of Delegated Design: Where is the architect?

David Stutzman:

The concept of delegated design is not new. Architects have passed some design responsibility to contractors for a long time. A classic example is...

Straight Grained Wood

David Stutzman:

Are you expecting straight grained wood for your project? Use the right terms to get what you want. Quarter Cut and Rift Cut wood produces similar...

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How do You Communicate Basis of Design?

David Stutzman:

Collecting basis of design product data before starting the project specifications takes time. It takes even more time to get the right information....

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Building Owners Requiring Specialty Consultants

David Stutzman:

Last week I replied to an owner's request for proposal (RFP). The owner included a requirement that the architect retain specific firms for specialty...

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Polished Lightweight Concrete?

Water Vapor Transmission - Get the Units Right

David Stutzman:

Water vapor transmission is confusing - three different properties, each with their own units of measure. Can you rely on manufacturer's data...

Pet Resistant Resilient Flooring

David Stutzman:

What properties of decorative sheet vinyl flooring are important to consider when selecting pet resistant resilient flooring? Resisting surface...

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Solve a Problem - Relieve Stress - Build Relationships

David Stutzman:

Last business day before Christmas, I received two email messages about a project that will be issued for construction the first week of January. The...