Top Movies With Great Architects or Architecture
We are taking nominations for the best Architecture Movies of all time. These are to be movies that either feature really cool buildings or architects (cool or otherwise). Please give us your input. So far the nominees are: Gattaca- Many of the futuristic buildings represent a post modern architecture called “Brutalism”, the two massive Arches […]
Thermal Mass
Thermal mass is the property of materials to store high amounts of heat energy. Thermal mass is found in heavy and dense materials such concrete, stone and ceramics. When used correctly in construction, thermal mass elements stabilize the temperature inside a building by absorbing heat during the warmer part of the day and radiating heat […]
Defining Scope
A while ago my husband and I were hosting a couple’s baby shower at our house. We were going to have about 30 – 40 people over on a Saturday. Scott had Friday off and I had two big deadlines at work so he was in charge of cleaning to house. I was very appreciative […]
Holiday Cards from VFLA
This holiday season, we here at VFLA decided to create some custom cards. Here’s the results for your enjoyment! In all honesty, though, we would truly like to spread our thanks to everyone who’s supported us this past year. We all know it’s been a very busy one. Not so long ago as it may […]
Vapor Emmissivity and Concrete Slabs – Post 3 of 3
…continued from post 2 of 3 Drying: Ok, so you’ve installed a good quality vapor barrier directly below the slab to eliminate vapor transmission from the ground below, and reinforced and cured the slab in a manner that avoided curling. Can you expect favorable test results and no added cost for vapor/Ph mitigation and no […]
Successful Natural Daylighting
I was recently evaluating a space our office is designing for qualification for the LEED Daylighting Credit and found the experience somewhat frustrating and disappointing. My education and work experience has reinforced my natural and intuitive sense of the value that natural daylight brings to the spaces we live and work in. An internet search […]
Vapor Emmissivity and Concrete Slabs – Post 2 of 3
….Continued from post 1 of 3 Topical Mitigation Treatments: If the tests show too much moisture or Ph, options to mitigate flooring damage are limited and costly. Treatments are available to seal the top surface of the slab. Typically, the more effective types involve bead blasting the surface, applying an epoxy-based sealer, then applying a […]
Vapor Emmissivity and Concrete Slabs – Post 1 of 3
I know this is everybody’s favorite subject (eye roll, groan). It’s been a thorn in architects’ and contractors’ sides for nearly a decade, ever since the Feds introduced laws severely restricting VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) because of their health hazards to building occupants and material installers. For floors, that means that the adhesives used are […]
Working with Vaught Frye Larson Architects
Potential clients often ask what to expect while working with an architect from VFLA. We strive to see the big picture when it comes to your project. Designing a sustainable project with an architect is a process full of decisions, tradeoffs and ultimately final conclusions. Several factors must be carefully balanced, and usually the most difficult is […]
Welcome
We’ve lost track of the number of times clients, friends, and new acquaintances have wanted to know more about architecture, and we wished we had a place where we recorded bits of our daily work and interactions where they could see just what it’s all about. People are quite architecturally curious, asking us questions about […]