July/August 2008: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland
Masonry Design Magazine

JulyAugust 2008:

Table of Contents

features
 

Design Trends
Chateaux on Central
A splendid, brick-clad residential building rises in Phoenix.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
As Cast Stone Prices Fall, Will Quality Suffer?
Specify concrete with a conscience
By Fred McGee

Spotlight
An Academic Approach
Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc. has spent more than 20 years cultivating a practice focused on structural evaluation and repair, as well as fostering a firm culture centered on education.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Understanding Air and Vapor Barriers
A rewarding experience for the designer and owner
By Jennie Farnsworth

Technology
Lighthouse Restoration
Historic technologies provide enduring performance
By Michael P. Edison

columns & departments

Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
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