Posts by Mike Snyder
Designing with Glass: 5 Architectural Considerations
Beyond appearance and energy efficiency, it is important to ensure that the design of the glass and the structure meet building codes. Are you designing your next project to include overhead glazing? Skylights, canopies, glass atriums, and conservatories are just a few items that include glass as the roof enclosure. There are several key considerations…
Read MoreMoxy Hotel Asheville, NC
What does it mean to have moxy? When you’ve got moxy, minor setbacks don’t keep you from trying again. You don’t give up easily and you’re determined. In a nutshell, it’s another way to say grit, courage, nerve, or a growth mindset. In many ways, these words also describe the younger generations. Seldom does life…
Read MoreCavalier Beach Club
Imagine yourself on a tropical oasis with an infinity pool, an amazing view of the ocean, and all the amenities of a five-star hotel. That vision is attainable at the Cavalier Beach Club in Virginia Beach. Located across Pacific Avenue from the historic Cavalier Hotel, the beach venue opened on Memorial Day in 1929. During its…
Read MoreWhich canopy?
In addition to being functional, canopies are also a great way to enhance the curb appeal of the property. One of our most popular products is the canopy. It is at the top of the searches we see on our website every month. Canopies are a functional design element that can easily transform any project from…
Read MoreOak Spring Garden Foundation
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation was established in 1993 by Rachel, “Bunny” Mellon. Bunny developed an interest in gardening quite early in life, and by the age of 12, she was an avid gardener with a burgeoning collection of gardening and landscape books. Over the years her passion for plants would grow to include botanical…
Read MoreSunshine for Healthy Golden Years
For people who are restricted to being indoors for health or safety reasons, the only way to get sunlight is by visiting a solarium. Between 2012 and 2050 the United States will experience an overwhelming growth in its aging population. Currently, there are just over 44 million citizens over the age of 65 (US Census),…
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Read MoreUniversity of Massachusetts: Updated
Founded in 1863, The University of Massachusetts is a five-campus public university system and the only public research system in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There are four campuses that make up the university which include a medical school, and a satellite campus, with system administration in Boston and Shrewsbury. UMass Boston serves more than 11,000 undergraduates and nearly 4,000…
Read MoreThe history of skylights
The history of skylights begins with the ancient Romans who already knew what we are learning, open up that roof, and let the sun shine in! The idea of using the sun to light up a room is not a new concept. In fact the idea of using openings to let in light developed in ancient…
Read MoreWhat is the difference: Greenhouse, sunroom, and solariums
Sunlight is essential to our well being so no matter which style you prefer, you’ll get many hours of enjoyment by spending time in your new structure. When you are thinking of a sunny addition to your home or business, you might hear different terms tossed around. How do you know which is what? And which…
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