Posts Tagged ‘building inspection’
Biophilic Design 2 of 2
Studies have established that even looking at images or scenes of nature provides visual stimulation and stress reduction. Other research found the restorative benefits of simulated or small instances of nature. Green views, vegetation, and landscaping provide stimulation and create micro-climates. The implementation of outdoor learning structures such as tents was a decision at Rice…
Read MoreWoodworking Skills 2
Recently on 31/12/2021, I was commissioned by a family member to cut slots in the top of sample blocks of wood to enable a table number card with a menu to stand upright view for an upcoming wedding party. The slot had to be on the rounded edge of the block. On 1/1/2022 I made…
Read MoreUltra High Rise Project 2 of 2
Australian Ultra High Rise [UHR] Development Key Transition Drives UHR development is generating differing views and unhappiness among all types of Australians. Suburbs with leafy green canopies are transformed by skyscrapers jutting into the skyline. ’Fears leafy suburbs will become concrete jungles’ (ABC 2019). ‘We’re trading backyards for balconies and courtyards, and this has resulted…
Read MoreSmoke Alarms
Australian Building Codes require smoke alarms to be installed into new granny flats which are no bigger than 60 sqm here in Sydney, NSW, Australia. In NSW licenced electricians have to install smoke alarms and self-certify as well. Note the photo is only an example. I am an NSW licenced building surveyor or basically a building…
Read MoreHeritage Style Restoration 32
Heritage Style Restoration is Dying in Tassie T ’was 24/11/2019 and the ABC News on MSN 9 reported restoring heritage properties is a dying art based on information coming out of Tasmania Australia. The highlight was Mr Green who is a bushman, and one of only a handful of tradespeople left in Australia who know…
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