This blog was contributed by Darren Watts, Design Director at Wren Kitchens. From simplifying color schemes to prioritizing appliances, these hacks will help you transform your small space into a beautiful compact kitchen. We can all agree, clutter and chaos are two things you do not want in your kitchen space. With Google search trends […]
This blog was contributed by Verona Appliances. “Everything is on backorder! How can I complete my kitchen renovation?” is probably a question many homeowners and designers are asking these days. Labor and material shortages, paired with an itch to renovate the most used space during lockdown — the kitchen — are coming to a head. […]
This article was contributed by Western Constructors, a full-service design-build contractor in Grand Junction, CO. Contractor/ Designer Relationship With any construction or remodeling project, whether residential or commercial, there are several working relationships in play, one of which is the teamwork and collaboration between designers and contractors. While a general contractor oversees the daily operations […]
Frank discussion brings out insights into how architecture plays a vital role in retaining the tribal and indigenous culture of people in the construction marketplace. Recently, Steve VandenBussche, Vice President of Practice at Seven Generations Architecture and Engineering, LLC, and Scott Moore y Medina, Founder and President of Blue Star Integrative Studio, presented an […]
By Jim Nowakowski, President, Interline Creative Group, Inc. (special to KB-Resource.com) If you’re going to write about love, you should have read Ovid’s The Art of Love, Ars Amatoria. That book was written in 2AD as a series of poems trying to teach young men and women how to succeed in lovemaking. Today, of course, […]
Karin Hurt and David Dye have produced COURAGEOUS CULTURES, a book which promises to build teams in business and does just that. Guest Blog by Jim Nowakowski Courageous Cultures, a book by Karin Hurt and David Dye, is a little over 200 pages and is a well-written, organized and insightful book that is easy to […]
The Division of the State Architect (DSA) provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and state-leased facilities to ensure that they comply with all structural, accessibility, and fire and life safety codes. To promote consistent knowledge and application of the California Building Codes, as well as information for […]
The ability to rely on consistent water temperature, pressure and reach is essential for an enjoyable and relaxing shower experience. This applies even more to people with limited mobility, who do not always have the luxury of easily adjusting the shower head or controls. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards for Accessible Design […]
Grab bars enable an individual to maintain balance, reduce fatigue while standing, rising, or maneuvering, or in some cases grabbing onto in case of a slip or fall. Caregivers can also use a grab bar to assist with patient transfer. The words “grab bar” are used multiple times in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible […]