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		<title>Build a Picture for Architectural Photography Projects.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Architect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Architectural Photography]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a fan of architecture?  Can you make money from architecture and interior design photography? Yes, of course you can! Making money from your snaps might sound too good to be true for the average photographer with limited experience of Photography Courses, but that&#8217;s exactly what thousands of people are doing right now– with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a fan of architecture?  Can you make money from architecture and interior design photography? Yes, of course you can!</p>
<p>Making money from your snaps might sound too good to be true for the average photographer with limited experience of Photography Courses, but that&#8217;s exactly what thousands of people are doing right now– with incredible results. Want to know how you can break into this growing industry and make your own firm impression? Simply read on for everything you need to know&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>For Your Profession: in house photographers for architects or interior design projects</strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a small business practising architecture or interior design, then you don&#8217;t have to outsource your photography requirements, why not learn how to do it yourself. It could save you money on your projects, and help increase your profits.</p>
<p>With the adoption of more advanced digital techniques being used to present and market your work, businesses are using this to create impressive portfolios of their building designs, prototypes, models to make a positive first impression with clients.</p>
<p>So all you need to do is  send one of your staff to  a photography school, where they can learn the skills needed and the ingredients to  become successful architectural photographer. There are now a number of online digital photography schools offering <a href="http://www.my-photo-school.com/course/architectural-photography/">architectural photography courses</a>, for easy, simple learning experience.</p>
<p><strong>Online selling is where it&#8217;s at!</strong></p>
<p>In the realm of money-making, this is one of the most popular. All you need to do is upload your photos onto the internet and you&#8217;re in with a chance of making money, all from the comfort of your own home. It takes minimal effort, and unlike selling paintings, you can sell as many as you like of the same photo and everyone wins.</p>
<p>There are dozens of websites which offer you the chance to sell your work online, once you have Online Photography Courses under your belt. The rewards may be small to begin with, but once you have hundreds of photos up for sale then that&#8217;s when it starts to get interesting.</p>
<p><strong>Why not start your very own blog?</strong></p>
<p>A blog is the ideal way to transmit your thoughts to people, and let them see your images at the same time. After you have a few posts up, you&#8217;ll need to monetize your site so that everyone who clicks through generates you a small profit. Like anything, in the beginning it&#8217;s not much money, but if you&#8217;re in it for the long haul then you could well see some promising results that are much more lucrative and result in you running your very own Digital Photography Courses.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to use SEO (search engine optimisation). There are many ways to do this, and using this – along with tags – ensures that the right people are finding your blog. The more people who see your photos, the better the chances are that you will be on a roll.</p>
<p><a name="_GoBack"></a><strong>Competitions are great</strong></p>
<p>With thousands of competitions out there right now, the chance of getting your work noticed is very high. And with cash prizes on offer, do you really need much more encouragement? (If so, Photography Courses are everywhere don&#8217;t forget!)</p>
<p>For more details on photography courses at my-photo-school.com,  sign up and enrol on a 4 week course in pretty much anything.  <a href="http://www.my-photo-school.com/courses/">View all courses here &gt;&gt;</a></p>
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		<title>Sash Window: the Classic Georgian Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[georgian]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sash Window]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Sash windows give a home a special charm, offering ornate detail that complements a number of different designs. The earliest recorded sash windows that have survived till this day were installed in the 1600s but are still a popular choice because of their aesthetic value. They consist of panels or sashes that make a frame [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sash windows give a home a special charm, offering ornate detail that complements a number of different designs. The earliest recorded sash windows that have survived till this day were installed in the 1600s but are still a popular choice because of their aesthetic value. They consist of panels or sashes that make a frame for the glass and are often separate from other panes of glass.</p>
<p>Sash windows are a feature most commonly seen in Georgian and Victorian homes and building architecture and the most recognizable arrangement is three panes across and two up on both of the sashes.</p>
<p>For all their aesthetic value they are high maintenance and you do need to work at them to keep them looking attractive. They can fall prey to rot, especially in the lower sections that collect water. You may need to make friends with your local <a title="sash window repair man" href="http://www.repairasash.co.uk/">sash window repair man</a> in case of needed maintenance, because they are made out of soft wood they can also warp and break under the forces of the outside elements. Practically they are well suited to warmer climates as they allow for a lot of air circulation and it can be difficult to control the room temperature where sash windows are used.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-58" style="border-image: initial; margin: 23px; border: 3px solid white;" title="sashwindow" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sashwindow.jpg" alt="" width="328" height="246" /></p>
<p><strong>Double-glazed sash windows</strong></p>
<p>Double-glazed sash windows are the most commonly adopted style in Great Britain and its colonies. In this design the window is made up of two sashes. They have a slight overlap and they can slide up and down within the frame. The panels do not necessarily have to be the same size or symmetrical.</p>
<p>The traditional designs featured counterweights attached to pulleys on either side of the window as the mechanisms which allowed them to open and close. Modern designs feature spring balances which are simpler.</p>
<p>Double glazed sash windows are often fitted with shutters, which can help to keep the draught out of them. Shutters are also high maintenance but can add to the aesthetic charm of the building.</p>
<p><strong>Single-glazed sash windows</strong></p>
<p>With the single-glazed design only one of the sashes moves, and it is usually the bottom one. The single-glaze design was the original design that was used but was overshadowed by the demand for double-glaze. It is still available today as an option and provides a more cost-effective alternative.</p>
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		<title>Get Inspiration and Illumination from VELUX Blinds and Windows</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[velux]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VELUX Blinds and Windows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Introducing VELUX® windows and VELUX blinds into your home means you can incorporate fresh light, air and style into every room in your home. Pioneers of roof windows, VELUX provides quality and class under a brand name that has been in operation for 60 years. If you are searching for high quality and competitive pricing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Introducing VELUX® windows and VELUX blinds into your home means you can incorporate fresh light, air and style into every room in your home. Pioneers of roof windows, VELUX provides quality and class under a brand name that has been in operation for 60 years. If you are searching for high quality and competitive pricing this is the place to find VELUX blinds at one of the cheapest prices.</p>
<p>If you live in an apartment, have a loft living or sleeping area or just need to let more light into your home, VELUX windows are a classy and custom solution. Terrace and balcony options can add more space to your home and, instead of bring the air and light inside, take you outside into it. You can make your choice from a number of designs that take the amount of space you have to play with and the amount of light you require into consideration. They can be left open for maximum light or fitted with VELUX blinds for a stylish and sophisticated finish.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-53" style="border-image: initial; margin: 24px; border: 3px solid black;" title="venetian blinds" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/itzala_venetian.jpg" alt="venetian blinds" width="230" height="300" /></p>
<p>Sometimes you don’t want to let light in; you want to keep it out. VELUX blackout blinds offer you total darkness to get those eight hours in or catch a catnap in the heat of the afternoon. Forty different colours are on offer to match your home décor or, if you prefer a more striking design, eight designer looks from renowned and award-winning designer Karim Rashid. Karim Rashid has introduced an illuminating and inspiring edge for a more eye-catching look to your VELUX blackout blinds and purchasing from this collection will make sure that your VELUX windows are the centre of attention.</p>
<p>If the VELUX blackout blinds range does not give you as much light as you would like, roller blinds are a practical answer and feature good looks too. They bring privacy, style and a little natural light into any room in your home. They are also some of VELUX blinds cheapest options from <a title="Itzala" href="http://www.itzala.co.uk">Itzala</a> online shop. Choose your product, type of window and your correct size and a the total price is indicated before purchasing.</p>
<p>If it’s your bathroom that needs both privacy and light VELUX blinds have the answer, regardless of the size or shape of your window. VELUX Venetian blinds have been purpose-designed to work effectively in rooms with a high humidity factor, like your bathroom and kitchen. They are easy to clean and offer you complete light control. They are simple and neat and you do not have to worry about unsightly holes and cords.</p>
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		<title>House Roof Constructions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Roofing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[House Roof Constructions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roof repairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roofers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roofing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of roofing concepts for your home or conservatory. Flat roofing, ridged roofing, gable roof or frame roof.  Your roof can be finished off with a number of materials including , tar, tiles and slates to name a few. Roofs can take a mean battering by weather, so it is important they are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of roofing concepts for your home or conservatory.</p>
<p>Flat roofing, ridged roofing, gable roof or frame roof.  Your roof can be finished off with a number of materials including , tar, tiles and slates to name a few.</p>
<p>Roofs can take a mean battering by weather, so it is important they are constructed properly, repaired and maintained by a knowledgable professional roofing contractor. RoofDry are competent <a title="roofers sheffield" href="http://www.roofdry.co.uk/">roofers in sheffield</a> providing a roofing repair service for flat roofs, slating and tiling, chimney repairs, guttering and fibreglass roofs.</p>
<p><strong>Fibreglass Roofing</strong></p>
<p>Not that common type, but a very effective method of making a flat roof that keeps out the moisture, rain with no cracks or leaks.</p>
<p><strong>What is a Gable Roof?</strong></p>
<p>The gable roof is a very common roof type. The gable roof is easy to build, drainswater well, provides for ventilation, and is suitable for a variety of houses and architecture designs.<br />
<strong>What is a Hip Roof?</strong></p>
<p>The hip roof is slightly more difficult to build than a gable roof, but is still a popular choice. It does not provide for ventalation as well as some other roof designs and increases the chance for leakage due to the hips and valleys.</p>
<p><strong>What is a Flat Roof?</strong></p>
<p>A flat roof is the cheapest roof to build out of the lot, ans is suited to specific scenarios, like garages.<br />
<strong>What is an A-frame Roof?</strong></p>
<p>The A-frame provides not only a roof but the walls as well and can provide benefits for garages, outbuildings. Can be in wood or metal.</p>
<p>A very attractive roof with character but originally found in cottages.  Further developments allowed them to be used in homes, churches, and other buildings.</p>
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		<title>Paris Hotel Design for Shangri-La by Restoration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Very soon the Shangri-La Hotel will become the ubiquitous choice for a number of world wide cities, with the ambitious building project of designing and constructing 88 hotels across the globe. It&#8217;s the Parisian hotel though, that stands out in design concept &#8211; it&#8217;s being developed from a historical and famous residence of Prince Roland Bonapart, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very soon the Shangri-La Hotel will become the ubiquitous choice for a number of world wide cities, with the ambitious building project of designing and constructing 88 hotels across the globe.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the Parisian hotel though, that stands out in design concept &#8211; it&#8217;s being developed from a historical and famous residence of Prince Roland Bonapart, who was the French prince and president of the Société de Géographie. It&#8217;s taking shape and the intention is to reflect more of a private residence feel, rather than a luxurious hotel.</p>
<p>The interior design has maintained the references to the French 18th century period with some of the design features commandeered from the 19th century.</p>
<p>This has brought about the detailed interior reproduction and restoration of the waiting room, the character drawing rooms and ladies and men&#8217;s salons. This project is a true  testament to the earlier French period.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-39" style="margin: 11px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Shangri-La-paris" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Shangri-La-paris-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></p>
<p>Affine design are the company behind this ambitious restoration, and have been accomplished in maintaining the character of the original design, with regards to the materials, sculptures and integration with adjacent areas. (Prince Charles I&#8217;m sure would certainly approve the nature of this project)</p>
<p>Not totally without a contemporary element, but where new meets old, they have managed to make it look complete and whole &#8211; a major achievement for the architectural design  in incorporating a glass roof building which boasts an all encompassing view of the river Seine.</p>
<p>Shangri-La Paris is a perfect example of  how re-using the old for design creation can produce an architectural masterpiece and cultural gem. It deserves merit in the way that this has been achieved through interpretation of the past. Hats off to all involved!</p>
<p>You may not be able  enjoy this hotel in all its splendour, but we can recommend <a title="luxurious hotels in Paris" href="http://www.hoteldealsparis.co.uk/">hoteldealsparis</a> comparison travel site to help you find a suitable hotel alternative in the french capital (3 star, 4 star or 5 star accommodation), so you can enjoy Paris to the full.</p>
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		<title>The Workhorses of Transport  &#8211; The Heroes of Construction Projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 10:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many awe inspiring building and construction projects, some the envy of the rest of the world.  All these amazing products of design could not have happened without the vehicles and construction equipment to carry out the heavy work and lifting. A large construction project like the channel tunnel requires a handful of expertise [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many awe inspiring building and construction projects, some the envy of the rest of the world.  All these amazing products of design could not have happened without the vehicles and construction equipment to carry out the heavy work and lifting.</p>
<p>A large construction project like the channel tunnel requires a handful of expertise from different industries and skill sets, but also the professional managers to co-ordinate the logistics, delivery of materials and ensure all tasks are completed on time.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-33" style="margin: 11px; border: 1px solid black;" title="jcb-loadall-533-105" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/jcb-loadall-533-105-300x233.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="233" /></p>
<p>With the use of Cargo tippers, cranes, dumpers, diggers, fork lift trucks and lorries to transport the goods and materials from around Europe and the International community, this mammoth project would have been made more difficult.  How did architects and construction projects cope in the 19th century with logistic requirements.</p>
<p>Transportation services have come a long way over the last few years, the industry is laden with a flurry of technology to help manage the transport and construction attributes of a project.   One of the new services has been the on-line transport exchange; the idea of companies sharing a lorry and their loads with other businesses.  of course this saves on costs, typically fuel and maintenance bills.  it&#8217;s a win win scenario for the road haulage companies and for the freight users.</p>
<p>One company that has adopted and developed this unique idea, to streamline and provide companies with a reduced spend on logistic and transport costs is <a href="http://www.logintrans.ie">www.Logintrans.ie</a> internet based haulage exchange company in Ireland and Europe.  By using a specialised on-line software platform to enable a greater reach and wider selection of trusted low cost carriers and alternative freight transport providers, customers have the tools to collaborate, message and book transport deliveries.   All this can only mean on thing for the transport and construction industry.</p>
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		<title>Fakes that closely resemble originals: Distressed Mirrors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 15:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Antiques]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antique mirrors are widely appreciated by numerous people such as collectors, family members that receive them as heirlooms and those who just like to admire their beauty. They are sold in a variety of shops usually at a very high price and are hard to come across particularly if you are looking for a specific [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Antique mirrors are widely appreciated by numerous people such as collectors, family members that receive them as heirlooms and those who just like to admire their beauty. They are sold in a variety of shops usually at a very high price and are hard to come across particularly if you are looking for a specific type and colour. This can be rather stressful and time consuming, especially if you are the type of person who likes to spend a lot of time relaxing and with your family rather than looking for new additions to your home for hours.</p>
<p>The first way that you can look at to solve this problem is to go to Google and type in Antique mirror glass. You will get a large list of websites that offer to help you find mirrors, glass and shops. The easiest way to reduce time is just to visit the website <a title="Antique Mirror" href="http://www.saligodesign.com">Antique Mirror</a> as they have a variety of mirrors available that are made to order.</p>
<p>They provide you with a choice of a variety of colours and four different styles that include marbled, speckled, mottled and vintage. You can also have the mirror adhered to the wall with glue or screws and have it toughened or safety backed to make sure that it isn’t likely to be broken easily.</p>
<p>Another option is making the mirror yourself. Some websites provide people with instructions on how to create a distressed mirror using basic apparatus that can be purchased from craft shops such as Spotlight and Big W in Australia, and Walmart in America. Although a little more time consuming, this way of getting a distressed mirror is a lot cheaper and can encourage the creative side of those making them.</p>
<p>So the choice really depends on whether you want to pay for professionals making your mirror while you relax or whether you want to release your creative side and make it yourself. Mirrors reflect your true self as ‘Behaviour is the mirror in which everyone shows their image’, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.</p>
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		<title>Great British Architects: Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Building Log Book]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lutyens is among the most celebrated architects of the 20th century. His career was intimately bound up with the early history of Country Life, and involved him in work across Britain and the globe, from Washington to New Delhi. He under- took an extraordinary variety of commissions, including a cathedral, an Oxford college, a home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/0001.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-19" style="margin: 2px;" title="0001" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/0001.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="286" /></a>Lutyens is among the most celebrated architects of the 20th century. His career was intimately bound up with the early history of Country Life, and involved him in work across Britain and the globe, from Washington to New Delhi. He under- took an extraordinary variety of commissions, including a cathedral, an Oxford college, a home for the Viceroy of India, and even council flats. These buildings were executed in a wide variety of architectural idioms, which reflect his outstanding versatility. In artistic terms, they are characterised by an Arts-and-Crafts inspired interest in materials and the brilliant handling of volumes and planes.</p>
<p>Career Lutyens was born in London, a sickly child from a large family of 13 children. On account of his health, he was partly brought up in Surrey. Here, he roamed the countryside, and, in visits to a local builder’s yard, learnt about the traditional building techniques that were to inform his architecture. He also learnt to draw using pieces of soap on glass to capture buildings and details. After a short period in art school, he became a pupil in the office of the architects Ernest George and Peto in London.</p>
<p>It was here that he became friends (although they later bitterly fell out) with his celebrated architectural contemporary Herbert Baker (the designer of the Bank of England). On the strength of a commission by a family friend to design a house at Crooksbury, near Farnham in Surrey, Lutyens set up in practice by himself in 1889. In the same year, he met the gardener and writer Gertrude Jekyll. Her skills as a plantswoman combined with Lutyens’ skill as a designer brought about a remarkable partnership in the design of his country-house gardens.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-25 alignright" style="margin: 2px;" title="0002" src="http://www.tm31.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/0002.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="185" />In 1913, Lutyens was of sufficient stature to be appointed architect to the new Imperial capital of British India at New Delhi. The First World War interrupted this latter undertaking (which was eventually brought to completion in 1931), but subsequently involved him in perhaps his greatest works: the monuments to the dead. The most important of these, such as the Cenotaph and the Thiepval Arch, are works of severe abstract Classicism.</p>
<p>In the 1920s and 1930s, the scale of Lutyens’ country-house work diminished. It was in this period that he produced the designs for several commercial buildings, notably the Midland Bank in Manchester (1933–35) and the bank’s head office in the city of London (1921–39). He died on January 1, 1944.</p>
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