More than 400 students participate in club launched by principal and architect after 2010 completion of Mariano Azuela Elementary School on Chicago’s southwest side Two Mariano Azuela Elementary School students and architect Tom Kikta look over the rail on the school’s gym roof. The girls hold eggs surrounded by protective devices that they’ve made. Two […]
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OSHA roofing safety guidelines: worker safety on low-slope roofs
How building owners can achieve OSHA safety requirements using fall protection and fall restraint for all who go on their roofs Does your roof have a raised warning line 15 feet from its edge? If not, you’re in violation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) roofing standards. Do you have skylights? If yes, do […]
Live/work/play: the new town center experience
“How can we convince our target audience to stay with us longer?” “How do we develop a place with an identity?” We often get asked these questions by our clients. The new town center experience starts with a great first impression. Imagine pulling your car into a new development with established landscaping at the entry. […]