Category Archives: Jan/Feb 12

Spread The Love

Posted on January 26, 2012

I walked into the office, a 23-year-old recruit, fresh from the halls of academia ready to change the world. As I sat down, I noticed the message light on my phone blink, blink, blinking away. I picked it up, punched … Continue reading →

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Field Notes

Posted on January 26, 2012

AZEK/VAST Alliance AZEK Building Products Inc. recently purchased an interest in VAST Enterprises LLC. The agreement opens the door for AZEK to make products from VAST, a materials science research and manufacturing company that patented Composite Masonry, available to AZEK’s … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Courtyard Restored

Posted on January 26, 2012

Early photographs of Sicilian Court at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., show the space serving as a quiet study court, a place for subdued conversations and a cup of tea. And that is how we see the courtyard being used … Continue reading →

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Gathering Among The Greenery

Posted on January 26, 2012
Plantings soften the hardscape along this walkway.

While traveling through downtown Baltimore, it might be easy to miss the plazas and spaces that dot the city. However, by taking some time and walking through The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus, a unique urban oasis is revealed, with … Continue reading →

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Planning For A Rainy Day

Posted on January 26, 2012
Rain gardens on the University of Kansas west campus help manage storm water runoff.

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is well-known for its basketball history, but did you also know the university has a commitment to effective planning principles and sustainable practices? As KU expanded its west campus by adding a new classroom … Continue reading →

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