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Richard Holschuh :: Building with Toothpicks

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June 29, 2010
by concretedetail in , ,
The building of a house is a series of steps within steps, endlessly broken down into sub procedures and decisions. And these separate parts, such as the building shell, the insulation envelope, the HVAC, the surface finish, the orientation, etc. are all interrelated and in the best examples, fully integrated and cohesive. The systems, each complex in their own right, form a system of systems. This does not happen accidentally or as the result of reading a book. It's the result of awareness, choosing to care, and maintaining focus on the things that matter, all the while keeping peripheral vision scanning the corners. Noticing interactions, relationships, details.From the tree to the toothpick, it's all there, if you look for it. Keep your eyes clear, go beyond the surface, squint a little, see the shape of what lurks within the obvious. Hone this ability - let it become second nature. What lies beneath is a never-ending fascination. [ . . . ]
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A Quality Custom Post or A Formulaic Rant on Value

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May 10, 2010
by jb in
Is it me or are the words quality and custom the most overworked words in the home improvement industry? Take for example, and I am sorry if you are using this in your marketing material, "custom paint." OK, I think I understand where it is derived from, but still -- every time I hear that phrase, it is tough for me to hold back a cringe. [ . . . ]
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so what I am trying to say is . . . heavy on the one

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December 8, 2009
by jb in
I do revel in the opportunity to write from the hip; I find that it is often a great way to explore. Sometimes though -- as in life, walkabouts lead only to places that you know. ******** Thanks to Paul Anater at *Kitchen and Residential Design* for having me. I am one of eleven guest posters holding the fort while Paul gets some time away. Please check in throughout the week to see what is up! Without further build-up, here is my first guest post: . . . heavy on the one. [ . . . ]
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Ten Hammers :: aka deconstructing the hammer

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October 23, 2009
by jb in ,
Not sure if it was before we laughed about my first experience with demoing plaster, or after he had told me he worked for a bit in set construction on stage crews. But he said it. You know the saying . . . he paused, You give ten carpenters a hammer. . . . And that was it, or at least what I remember him actually saying. And to be honest, I did not know the saying. [ . . . ]
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