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Ascent Tower the World’s Tallest Timber Building
CTBUH certifies Ascent as World’s Tallest Mass Timber Building The previous world’s tallest timber building was Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal,...
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Vistacraft Engineers
May 1, 20225 min read
Vaulted Ceilings: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
What Is a Vaulted Ceiling? In essence, a vaulted ceiling is any ceiling that angles up past the typical 8- to 10-foot flat ceiling...
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Vistacraft Engineers
May 1, 20223 min read
Skyscrapers Made of Wood
Overview If the thought of a 60-story timber-frame building doesn’t seem all that different than a few very tall toothpicks bound...
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Vistacraft Engineers
May 1, 20222 min read
Building Location, Fire-Rated Construction, and You
Everyone wants to make the most out of their property. Maximizing your open space is the What Has to be Fire Resistant (aka Fireproofed)?...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Apr 11, 20225 min read
Vinyl vs. Wood vs. Fiberglass vs. Aluminum Windows
What Are Vinyl Windows? Vinyl is an affordable, plastic-like material that is often used for window frames. Vinyl has become extremely...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Apr 10, 20228 min read
What is a Modular Kitchen?
What does modular mean? Modules refer to units that can be composed together to complete a form, whether that be a kitchen or a couch....
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Vistacraft Engineers
Apr 10, 20222 min read
Homeowner’s Rights to Build Accessory Dwelling Units in California
What Guidelines Must Local Jurisdictions Follow in Permitting an ADU/JADU? • Homeowners are allowed (in most cases) to build one ADU and...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Slab-on-Grade vs. Crawl Space: Which Foundation System is Best?
What Is a Slab-On-Grade Foundation? A slab-on-grade foundation is a construction method in which the concrete slab that will serve as the...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Straw-bale Construction
History Straw houses have been built on the African plains since the Paleolithic Era. Straw bales were used in construction 400 years...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Mar 5, 20225 min read
All You Need to Know About Rainscreens
Stopping the rain that gets past the siding. In most cases, the investment in a rainscreen siding installation pays dividends in paint...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Feb 21, 20223 min read
How to Build your Not-So-Big House
The Not So Big House movement was kicked off by the 1998 publication of The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live by...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Feb 21, 20223 min read
The California Coastal Commission
Development Defined:
Development activities are broadly defined to include construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities...
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Feb 21, 20222 min read
What are the Characteristics of a Perfect Home Design?
Future proofing – Flexible Spaces
: Make sure the design you choose addresses more than just your immediate needs as these will change...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 31, 20211 min read
Glass Blocks Could Soon See Buildings Generating Their Own Power
It is thought that buildings consume more than forty percent of the electricity produced across the globe. This new technology would...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 30, 20217 min read
Wood Flooring 101: Types of Wood Flooring
Types There are two basic types of wood flooring, solid and engineered. Solid wood flooring is milled from a single piece of timber....
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
Transparent Wood Could Be the Window of the Future
History A research group from Swedish KTH University and a University of Maryland research group developed a method to remove the color...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 30, 20213 min read
The Role of Architects in Construction Projects
Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. Architects...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 30, 20214 min read
All About Linoleum Flooring
The material itself hasn’t really changed, but it now comes with a durable factory finish, so there’s a lot less maintenance. Pigments...
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Dec 30, 20213 min read
The Ergonomic of Interior Spaces
The design of ergonomically-minded interior spaces produces living areas that are not only easier and simpler to live in, but by virtue...
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Vistacraft Engineers
Dec 12, 20213 min read
A Simple Guide to Attic Ventilation
What a Roof Ventilation System Does The general purpose of a ventilation system is to ensure good airflow throughout the attic....
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