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Design DictionaryWeep Hole
Shedding water and venting air, weep holes are healthy escapes for homes
Full StoryDesign DictionaryMarquee
If you've ever been to a movie theater, you've seen a marquee advertising films and showtimes
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCorner Block
Adding classical style to the casing of a door or window, the corner block is easy to install and easy to look at
Full StoryDesign DictionaryBurled Wood
Gnarly tree growths create burled wood's interesting shapes and patterns
Full StoryDesign DictionaryFoursquare Architecture
The boxy design of these early-20th-century homes is characterized by symmetry and straight lines
Full StoryDesign DictionaryGeorgian Style
Ornate and on a grand scale, Georgian homes have architectural details that reflect the Renaissance
Full StoryDesign DictionaryPatina
When metal meets weathering, naturally or not, it might take on a green or brown patina
Full StoryDesign DictionaryGFRC
Glass fibers make this reinforced concrete lighter and slimmer for use in architecture and furniture
Full StoryDesign DictionaryTopography
Consider all the angles of your home's site to make the most of interior and outdoor spaces
Full StoryDesign DictionaryCove Lighting
Tucked away in ceilings or walls, this indirect lighting provides softer illumination for rooms
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