Results are in! Kids’ Digital Design Contest Winners Announced!! www.masonkirby.com/contest
October 9, 2009
1. Age group 13-15 winner Matt N.
2. Age group 10-12 winner Aaron F.
3. Age group 6-9 winner Jackson. M.
4. Age group 0-5 winner Ava R.
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Kids’ Digital Design Contest judging underway!
October 8, 2009
The office is officially too small when exterior space becomes the most viable workspace… Mason and I used the front window of AMK Inc. to get a "big-picture" sense of the Kids' Digital Design Contest entries. MORE at http://masonkirby.com/contest/
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Job Site Photos: Bernal Heights Residence
October 8, 2009
A look inside a "typical" Bernal Heights front porch and a detail of what improvements can be done. Rather than sit adjacent, the new rail is securely bolted into the stone stair.
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Job Site Photos: Bernal Heights Residence
October 8, 2009
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Birds are the Least of It: Small Wind in Residential Projects
September 1, 2009
Small wind is certainly an enthralling prospect in sustainable building. At first glance, small wind systems seem like an independent, conscientious way to reduce a home’s electrical load and dependence on commercial, fossil fuel-derived electrical supply. It seems simple; wind exists, and can be harvested for power. However, unlike photovoltaic panels or grey water systems, small wind turbines can have a large impact on their surroundings. Read more