by Tim Alatorre
Posted on November 11, 2009
City Government, Federal Programs, LED, Lighting, Local, Walnut Creek
Driving home tonight I noticed LED streetlights emitting a soft white glow over parts of Ygnacio Blvd, here in Walnut Creek. As of this evening the lights only extend the 3/4 mile stretch between N. Civic Dr. and Marchbanks Dr. and a couple random streetlights West of N. Civic Dr. and East of North Broadway.…
by Tim Alatorre
Posted on July 7, 2009
Comments Off on Architectural Disasters
Over the years I have seen many, many bad designs and construction mistakes, as has anyone who has worked in the profession for any amount of time. I’ve seen structures sliding down hills, doors that don’t open, and shoddy and dangerous construction in abundance.
by Tim Alatorre
Posted on July 4, 2009
Comments Off on Photo Essay: Seattle Central Library
Opened to the public on May 23, 2004, the Seattle Central Library by Rem Koolhaas quickly became a tourist attraction in Seattle, Washington. The 362,987 square foot building features an underground public parking lot, hundreds of computers, an auditorium, and “the book spiral” that allows visitors to traverse the entire book collection all on one…
by Tim Alatorre
Posted on June 5, 2009
Comments Off on Modern Spanish Construction: Part III
To finish out this series on Spanish construction methods I wanted to post a few more images. There are a number of typical things being done in this building. As is the case with most Spanish multi-story buildings, a series of concrete columns and beams are spanned with concrete joists and brick units to…
by Tim Alatorre
Posted on May 28, 2009
Yesterday we looked at the demolition and foundation of this building and the pouring of the foundation. Today we will take the building to it’s completion.