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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob

Natural Building

All of these building systems, when properly protected by a thick layer of earthen or other natural plasters, are highly fire-resistant – an increasing concern in our wildfire-ravaged world. In the background, several people are stripping bark from round poles for roof beams and rafters. Find out more at The Cob Research Institute ).

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Rammed Earth Palace in Russia is Over Two Centuries Old

Natural Building

A century later, the palace was modernized: it had water supply and sewage systems installed and was made suitable for year-round use, after which it was converted into living quarters for courtiers. The Priory Palace received the status of a museum only in 2002. The palace only underwent restoration in the 1980s.

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Revit OpEd: Finish and Cancel Inequity

Revit OpEd

He mentioned the inconsistency between the way some elements that are sketch based are finished and the way shape editing for floors and roofs finish. Floor, roof, stair or ramp Sketch Creation = Finish and Cancel. Floor or roof Shape Editing = Accidentally hitting the escape key and getting kicked out of it. at 8:00 AM.

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Revit OpEd: Layer Function Setting

Revit OpEd

System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. Revit Consultant - Revit Training, Revit Implementation and Navisworks I started using Revit at work in 2002. Ive also been a part of the consulting team for CDV Systems since 2005. Thursday, April 19, 2012. Layer Function Setting.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - Sunshine

Revit OpEd

Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. Revit Consultant - Revit Training, Revit Implementation and Navisworks I started using Revit at work in 2002. Ive also been a part of the consulting team for CDV Systems since 2005. Revit 2013 - View References. Revit 2013 - Diameter Dimension. Five Minutes of Phasing. Party Wall Doors. Other Links.

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Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View References

Revit OpEd

Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. Revit Consultant - Revit Training, Revit Implementation and Navisworks I started using Revit at work in 2002. Ive also been a part of the consulting team for CDV Systems since 2005. Revit 2013 - View References. Revit 2013 - Diameter Dimension. Five Minutes of Phasing. Party Wall Doors. Other Links.

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Revit OpEd: RTCUSA - Cannon Contest - I Heart BIM

Revit OpEd

Five Minutes of Roof Sloping. Revit Consultant - Revit Training, Revit Implementation and Navisworks I started using Revit at work in 2002. Ive also been a part of the consulting team for CDV Systems since 2005. Revit 2013 - View References. Revit 2013 - Diameter Dimension. Five Minutes of Phasing. Party Wall Doors. Other Links.