Design With Style

Recently I was asked to stand up and describe my design style to an attentive, eager group of (very) young professionals. In so doing — and never being one to shy away from a speaking opportunity — the first thing … Continue reading

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Rubaroc Taps New Regional VP

Rubaroc International Inc., makers of Rubaroc Rubber Safety Surfacing, has appointed Gina Harris as Regional Vice President to manage the company’s rapidly growing network of dealers along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Harris brings more than 20 years of experience in … Continue reading

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A Time For National Introspection

When did devastating violence become routine?

I sat down last weekend to write this week’s post and I had a topic in mind. For some reason, I really struggled with writing it. The words just didn’t come freely. Ask any writer and he will tell you … Continue reading

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Resilient Urban Gardens

As metropolitan areas grow, preserving spaces for community gardens becomes ever more challenging. As cities construct more freeways and homes, small unused patches of land become ubiquitous and remain as the only viable spots for open public spaces. Award-winning urban … Continue reading

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Close Enough For Planting

Plants really don't care about your precise calculations.

This past weekend, I found myself working…at the office. While there, I was reminded of an old-school way of doing my job. Stimulating the college memories was an annoying back pain from being hunched over a drafting table too long, … Continue reading

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