Prairie Crossing train station warming house uses Arts and Crafts style to welcome commuters and complement neighbors Residents of Prairie Crossing pride themselves on the preserved land that surrounds their rural “conservation community.” Unfortunately, one of the facilities at the adjacent Prairie Crossing train station (Libertyville, Illinois) was a decrepit double-wide trailer where commuters waited […]
Archives for October 2019
Mark Siwik to Discuss Updated OSHA Roof Safety Requirements at 2019 MAPPA Conference
Presentation on roof fall hazards and worker safety will bring Midwestern building owners up to speed on upgrades needed to comply with revised OSHA regulations Many building owners are unaware that new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards require them to ensure fall protection for all employees who go up on their roofs. […]
Train Station Translation: American Arts and Crafts Architecture
Rebelling against industrialization: Arts and Crafts architectural style emphasizes homespun character with strong local materials and attention to detail The late 19th and early 20th century saw a dramatic change in rural communities’ social and economic structures. People moved from an agrarian approach to the long workdays and hardships brought on by urbanization. Weary of […]
