In the 'Hood
BMoxie Contributors on People Places & Things.
BMoxies 2nd Ever Photo Week – Day 5 (Vernacular or Not, the Rooftop Deck Speaks My Language, Hon)
0July 29, 2011
by jb
in In the 'Hood
The Decks of Baltimore's Rowhomes -- a photo essay for sure (and even more slam dunk if someone would be willing to hire me for a day) . . . from the most utilitarian, almost slapped together, to the highly engineered and architected (though all do require official-like papers). Multi-tiered or a simple pier, you’d find many in pressure-treated and some that employ materials seen only in commercial applications and/or in a hospitality setting. [ . . . ]
BMoxies 2nd Ever Photo Week – Day 3 (Mad Pads – The Underworld Edition)
4July 27, 2011
Although historical intrigue is the primary attraction of the Lemp Brewery, the lesson learned from utilizing underground storage is not insignificant. Nearby, there are currently residential homes and commercial businesses that are built sub-surface -- realizing significant energy benefits. With a steady temperature between 54-57 degreees in most caves, only a small amount of heating and cooling is required to provide a good climate for living or storage. [ . . . ]
BMoxies 1st Ever Photo Week – Day 3 (Great Tubes of Caulk in the Sky)
9July 20, 2011
by jb
in In the 'Hood
An RPM International company, Dap Products, Inc. is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. They are a leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants and adhesives. Just a half an hour drive from their offices in the trendy Canton area of Baltimore, you'll find one of the company's two manufacturing plants. Rather striking from the highway, the complex's six large branded silos. They rise from among the plant's main buildings and are shaped fittingly enough like, well . . . giant tubes of caulk. [ . . . ]
American Standard :: The New Product Design Center (And ummm… it’s hard to believe I only use the word "Potty" once)
6July 4, 2011
And the question did come up early, “Is American Standard the oldest plumbing product manufacturer?”
As American Standard grew initially from a partnering of manufacturers . . . so too do they continue to grow, perhaps mirroring that early strategy, by adding elements like Safety Tubs, as well as the luxury lines Jado and Porcher. Gray could not claim the distinction when asked; he believed Porcher was in fact older. . . and well . . . hmmmm. And these additions work not only to expand the heritage, but also very apparently add width to their product array. [ . . . ]
bourbon, bats & beautifully elegant appliances . . . #gejune along with some meta and . . . #getreadythurs
11June 20, 2011
I know I owe you a post on my most recent trip to New York City and to see American Standard's New Product Design Center. (Here's Part 1.) But today both Barry and I are off to Kentucky -- Louisville to be exact. (Building Moxie's 4th official global summit of sorts.) And while I don't have an exact head count, I know there will be a number of folks there that I recognize at least by name (or by twitter handle). There will be a number of the group too that I spent q-time with at Brizo's Fashion Week. So stoked!
American Standard & Building Moxie :: the "Standard" the Story & the Sticking to It
10June 18, 2011
. . . and beginning with the presentation “the Luxury Landscape and Design Trends” from Carter Thomas – Am Stand's Senior Director of Design and Brand Management, some themes quickly emerged . . . and as always, these themes seem to help me decipher it all. Partially due to subject matter alone, but more from the general vibe on EVERYONE involved -- we met and we talked intimacy (not like that), personality, and transition (among other social habits and trends). [ . . . ]
