by David Logan | Mar 18, 2019 | Architecture
Beijing: My visit to China took me into The Forbidden City. Completed in 1420, it was the seat of Chinese dynastic power for 500 years. The buildings are beautiful and were constructed with the very best craftsmanship. My focus turned to the clay tile roofing. ...
by David Logan | Mar 14, 2019 | Architecture
About 10 years ago, I took a trip to England to see my former boss, Ian Stalker. One of my goals was to see the construction methods, materials, and architecture used in Yorkshire. Ian took me to see cathedrals and houses, from Ripon to York, and north to Hadrian’s...
by David Logan | Mar 13, 2019 | Chinese House
This summer we are planning to re-erect a Chinese house in Jefferson County, WV. Built in 1989, this beautiful house is a traditional Chinese timber frame, with rammed earth exterior walls. A clay tile roof caps if off. This interesting house, built with skilled...
by David Logan | Mar 1, 2019 | Architecture
Recent experience with new homes… Recently, we were retained to do finish work for some new home builders in our area. One was a kitchen project, and the other was a window and door installation. The typical new construction approach in the US, which is the cheapest...
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