Liquid Triangle: Naturally Inspired

Thursday, August 16, 2012

The floors are in!

The floors are finished and the "lower level" is taking shape. Cabinets and trim are coming next week - fingers crossed it will be finished and usable (with better quality photos) soon!

main space

fireplace

wine cellar

exercise room

playing soccer!

Monday, July 30, 2012

Our "lower level" is coming along nicely - check it out! After a delay due to stone availability and summer vacation schedules, we've started back in full swing and the masonry was finished today. Next week, the FSC certified engineered flooring is installed. And after that, we wait again for FSC wood availability to make the cabinets. Fingers crossed it is finished mid-August!

main space

fireplace

wine cellar

entertainment

bar

exercise room

Monday, June 25, 2012

Biomimicry Inspired Art Exhibits!

Amy wrote a blog post for Biomimicry Chicago describing new biomimicry inspired art exhibits in Chicago. Head over to the Biomimicry Chicago blog for more information!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

What would cause ants to swarm this gnome?

Interesting...

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Basement Construction Photos!

Oh, this project has completely taken over my life - and I'm loving it. For this basement renovation, we sprayed 1" of Icynene insulation directly to the concrete wall and then offset the framing inside of it. This detail will act as a vapor retarder, eliminate thermal bridging between the studs and the concrete and give us a R19 insulation value- well exceeding energy code. The Building Science Corporation has great information on this and other high performance wall details. The mechanical ductwork is in and framing is almost complete. Electrical and lighting started today and we're moving along so quickly.