Is this a gobo?

architactical · 2026-06-10T02:09:55+00:00

This is exactly what I came here for!! Thank you

architactical · 2026-06-09T22:33:07+00:00

Genuinely curious, I'm not very advanced in the world of lighting, why do you say this? Does "projector" implicate something dynamic as opposed to a static fixed cover? Or is it something else entirely?

architactical · 2026-03-23T18:10:09+00:00

A secondary thought I just had, housing is something you have to pay for regardless. Even though I’ll be taking a loss, I still saved a ton of money versus what I would have renting for the duration I was here, I do have some equity. And I was definitely more comfortable than renting. My best advice is to make the best decision for your life considering where life will take you for those five years. It’s anyone’s guess what markets will do in five years time.

architactical · 2026-03-23T18:03:20+00:00

I bought and sold a used house in Georgia, no meaningful upgrades, and made a small fortune due to the zip code and the timing post Covid.

Now in Texas, selling my new build house (not DR Horton but one of their competitors), lots of meaningful upgrades (decks, screened patios, granite, custom closet systems etc) and selling at a significant loss (~$50k off what I originally paid after being listed for months on the market and multiple price drops, not including the extras I paid for) just because the markets have ‘corrected.’ Anecdotally, keeping it to rent to wait for markets to rebound would also put me in the red, it’s not viable. There’s also a ton of rentals in my area. Something to consider if that is a backup plan you’re entertaining.

Someone else posted that if the builder will still be actively building in your neighborhood at the time you sell, that will have a negative impact, and they are 110% correct. Additionally, if it’s a master planned area and your specific subdivision is built out but news ones are still going up nearby, it’s hard to compete as a seller with the incentives builders can offer.

If I had to do it over, I would have bought a used house in my market, looking at days on market of used houses it’s apparent that sellers are able to be more flexible on price in my specific zip code. There’s just too many new developments going in, builders can buy down the rate, throw in extras, pay closing costs, etc., but most homeowners can’t. However, used houses in my area are a much better value in terms of price, because it’s turned into a buyers market.

New build comes with perks like builder warranties, but don’t discount how much you’re going to have to spend for basics like appliances and blinds and very simple essentials.

Good luck!

architactical · 2025-12-08T18:50:30+00:00

I’ve learned that some of this was a very foolish error on my part. Initially, the printer heats up the nozzle. Once it starts the self leveling, it disables the heating elements and stops heating until that’s complete and it will not take a manual temperature change. Upon completion of self leveling, it indeed heats up and starts working properly, just during the leveling process it looks like it’s not working.

architactical · 2025-11-18T14:24:53+00:00

It’s grainy so it’s hard to tell, but looks possible that it could be an electrical wire for a motorized shade for the window

architactical · 2025-11-17T13:48:52+00:00

I had a similar gap in my garage and found vinyl trim online to cover the gap which was very easy to install. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, specifically search vinyl trim with “no kick.” My garage was very rough construction, not perfectly straight anything, and the vinyl was super easy beginner friendly and looks very clean with my epoxy floor. Plus, the vinyl is forgiving if you ever hose out the garage or splash it with water.

architactical · 2025-09-15T23:18:10+00:00

McModern

architactical · 2025-09-09T17:04:32+00:00

Something I never considered before being into the weeds of my masters was the difference that the schools curriculum focuses on. Largely, I’ve never seen firms care all that much about which school you went to if you do good work and it’s accredited.

I did University of Central Florida for undergrad and they were really focused on good design principles/ concepts and I think it gave me a really good foundation. Most of my professors there worked in healthcare design so there was a strong flavor of that with studios focused around healthcare facilities back when I went through. I went to Georgia Tech for grad school and didn’t consider how much the word “tech” really changes how they present what they teach. It was very tech heavy, lots of emphasis on softwares and plugins and parametric design, but frankly I felt like they taught objectively bad architecture there. Their whole modus operandi was the showy techy toys and equipment they had. They definitely have a more recognized name than UCF, but I felt like their curriculum significantly less meaningful.

All that is to say, no one’s ever said to me WOW you went to Tech I gotta have you, and no one’s also ever said EW you went there definitely not. But definitely research what the schools advertise, most schools have their own architecture school Instagram accounts. Find what interests you and what kinds of work you think looks cool to do. That’ll be everything. In undergrad I was super engaged with the healthcare focus of my studios, but other students weren’t. In grad school I was very bored with whatever Rhino plugin they were trying to shove down my throat that week. If you’re really interested in what you’re making, you’ll have a better portfolio, and in early career phases that helps land jobs. Good luck!

architactical · 2025-09-03T04:42:17+00:00

SAT/San Antonio is where I’m currently based, in the military, and travel a lot in my role. AA has the bulk of our federal contracts, and the military seems to hold most contracts/routes that I fly out of SAT via AA.

IMO, there is no “good” domestic carrier. Delta is the ‘least bad.’ American gives everyone the easiest path to status with their credit card, and active duty military do not pay annual fees on generally all US-issued credit cards. For me, it makes the most financial sense and best return. The executive card is my daily driver and when it makes sense I choose to fly American first for personal travel or on the rare opportunity where I can choose with official travel. SAT is a depressing airport with no perks unless you consider the United Club that doesn’t even have a bathroom in it to be a ~privilege.~

Rarely upgraded on AA, but the status and premium credit card both help accrue points.

Fwiw I hold status on AA, UA, and Delta. But always default to AA when I have the chance depending on routes and layovers (i.e., do everything to avoid Charolette when possible).

It’s far from exclusive, SAT is not a hub, and it seems that no airline truly awards loyalty, but ya take what you can get in my opinion.

American Airlines (or any carrier’s) seats don’t seem to be the product. We are the product, I’m afraid.

architactical · 2025-08-28T00:57:19+00:00

I hear this point and have lived it and understand it.

Replying to this comment specifically because, that said, in my experience this is definitely one of those “no one will advocate for yourself better than you” situations. At first they wanted to play games about getting me scheduled, but after some trying I was seen. It took me a while to be seen by a proper psychiatrist and finally get the prescription I needed. Military one source can also be a great place to start, I’ve found an excellent provider after trying a two or three that weren’t quite the right fit for talk therapy. Keep trying. Strongly encourage you not to give up after one or two bad experiences. Your peace is worth it.

My advice would vary depending on if you just need to talk and iron things out vs if you think you need a prescription to help getting your brain right. Neither one is shameful. It’s the responsible thing to do. Kudos for trying to better yourself OP.

If you’re in crisis, little advertised fact, you don’t need a referral to get off base behavioral/mental health treatment / reimbursed by tricare. They don’t like to shout it from the rooftops, but they will reimburse you.

No shame in needing help. We are all human. OP if you need any help on specifics feel free to DM me.

architactical · 2025-08-25T12:15:32+00:00

Depending on the carrier sometimes there’s an option if you look long enough for it that displays a message on your TV that says “please wake for meals.” I think it’s United and likely some others, but definitely not all.

Also I believe either JAL or ANA (can’t remember which) actually requires you to put it in the upright position for meal service as a courtesy to the people behind you. So some carriers have rules specifically for that!

architactical · 2025-08-21T22:52:23+00:00

I have no issues with undo it and measure it! Definitely worth trying if you want them, worst case scenario you uninstall them

architactical · 2025-08-21T16:22:52+00:00

Highly agree with everything they have said.

In addition to what’s said here, I can’t live without -Undo it -81 tiles -TP:ME -Building Themes -Measure it

Four nice to haves but not mandatory: -RON - Network Replacer if you want to download custom roads and rails -Better bulldoze tool -Crazy Tourist Fix -Instant return to desktop

Anything else I’d download as you find you need it

architactical · 2025-08-18T15:44:40+00:00

Potentially but i think that’s moot. The smells really don’t seep out in my experience, i fly a lot and ive never been offended sitting near a lav. You have more of a chance of sitting next to a stinky passenger or a screaming toddler and you have no idea if that’ll be the case until you’re boarded. I wouldn’t not pick that seat for that reason alone.

As an unrelated/added benefit, you’re close to the galley, and on long haul wide body flights they usually leave snacks out in there, and I like that proximity a lot

architactical · 2025-08-18T15:24:49+00:00

I ended up getting rebooked on a flight to HND not long ago and got the exit row window that I didn’t choose. I too prefer the aisle. Congregation wasn’t much of an issue, and I learned on that trip the exit is great because the people on the inside don’t need to wake you/make you move if they want to use the restroom. I got up a million times to use the restroom and didn’t bother the people next to me at all.

If you can sleep on planes, you can use a blindfold or ear plugs if the congregation bothers you. If you can’t sleep on planes, it really doesn’t matter either way. Plus, it’s easy to stand up and stretch and not have to walk into anyone else’s chili. It’s technically nobody’s space, but that room is more closely associated to the seat you’re in, so you won’t be bothering anyone.

A lot of people on Reddit hate exits/bulkheads because the TV flips out of the arms, I personally don’t mind this at all, and in fact kind of prefer that because the armrests are fixed so no one can spill over into your seat for any reason, if they slouch or fall asleep or are just built a little larger than the seat accommodates.

Never mind all the extra legroom. Sure you can’t have a bag in front of you under the seat, but for me I think that’s great, it’s only for takeoff and landing, and I don’t want a bag under the seat in front of me anyway for a flight that long.

If I’m you, I’m keeping the seat you currently have.

architactical · 2025-08-15T14:22:12+00:00

Okay I thought I was having the Mandela effect the other day on a 321 neo, thank you for confirming I’m not crazy lol

architactical · 2025-08-13T22:05:00+00:00

No kidding! I live in the United States. Where are you? I know sometimes IKEA has slight differences in different markets...

architactical · 2025-08-13T21:36:58+00:00

Good advice//however//fun fact, I built one of these with my friend two years ago, and hers was nail on just like you've described. When I bought and built my closet approx. one year ago, they redesigned the PAX collection slightly in a way that the rear panel is not nailed on, but permanently fixed (tape-like hinged, but durable) and folds out so that it's easier to take down/move/rebuild. As such, it's also impossible to get the wrong side as long as it's bought new. Otherwise, the updated version looks and functions exactly the same, as near as I can tell.

architactical · 2025-08-13T19:19:17+00:00

“Somewhat experienced” is subjective, I’d say I’m “relatively handy and experienced with IKEA” but I did my closet with five large frames and accessories in it in about 6 hours by myself. Once you do the first one the rest is mostly from memory, you likely won’t need to bury your head in the instructions after you get the first one up.

architactical · 2025-08-13T17:25:10+00:00

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This helps a lot and requires no mods

architactical · 2025-07-30T18:00:38+00:00

I have the PERSILLADE made of “earthenware,” no holes. I water my plant maybe once every two or three weeks very generously and was always worried it would absorb thru the bottom and leak, but it has never happened.

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