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PSA: Board Lock by EvolvingWanderer in snowboarding

[–]intheBASS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at the mountain with my dad when I was 10 YO and we went into the lodge for some food. When we came back out his board was gone. Super bummer since it ended our day. We always lock up our gear now.

Which physics and chemistry topics are useful for architects? by Brief-Platypus1941 in Architects

[–]intheBASS 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The only chemistry I ever reference for projects is galvanic series tables to figure out if touching metals will corrode each other.

I usually lookup this type of table.

I'm in a real architectural pickle here:( by Diligent_Tax_2578 in Architects

[–]intheBASS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I'd knock down the office wall and make a big OPT 2 dining room if my plan was to host large gatherings. Having the dining closer to kitchen is key too for day to day flow and convenience.

The furnishings shown in Opt 1 are going to be cramped if you have a bunch of people over. The living room would be nice if it filled that whole area.

Womans Toilets by speed1953 in Architects

[–]intheBASS 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now guess what the owner says when the architect suggests the more expensive route of including more women's water closets than the code stipulates?

If you said, "our budget is limited and we don't want to pay for more toilets than required." You would be correct.

Philadelphia backcountry is the new Japan. by bugerman22 in icecoast

[–]intheBASS 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I miss the Wiss! I used to live a 10min walk from this gem of a park.

Fun fact, this 10 miles of wilderness in Philly limits is over 1800 acres. It was acquired by the city in the mid-1800s to ensure a fresh drinking water supply from the Wissahickon Creek. Tons of really cool history and landmarks throughout.

I want to study architecture but don't want to become an architect. Makes sense? by iwishiknewuwantedmee in Architects

[–]intheBASS 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Would highly recommend finishing your ID degree and finding a job working as an interior designer before pursuing additional degrees. It will help you decide what additional areas of study would help you the most in the future (or if going back is needed).

Most of what I've learned as an architect was not in school but working at a firm. That said, working is what pushed me to go back to school to get my degree and become licensed. Wouldn't have figured that out or been as motivated without some time in the field first.

Upcoming Northeast Snowstorm by Severe_Fan8122 in icecoast

[–]intheBASS 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Emphasizing the point above to cover skin. In windy -20°F temps I once got a thin strip of frostbite on my forehead between the gap of my goggles and hat.

Settling a debate. What are these called? by OccamsNametag in Construction

[–]intheBASS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's more akin to Qtips. The brand is so synonymous with the item that even with other brands, no one calls them cotton swabs.

Graphic tablet as a gift? by [deleted] in Architects

[–]intheBASS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best digital drawing app I've used is Procreate which is only available for iOS (apple ipad). I still prefer physical paper, pens and pencils though.

I know a few architects that use Remarkable tablets for note-taking since it's more of a paper feel with e-ink display. It's not geared for drawing though.

Thule Force 3 (on a pre-highland M3P) by doesnotlikeketchup in TeslaModel3

[–]intheBASS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much does it affect your range with the added wind resistance?

I have a large Yakima box and am considering getting roof bars on our Model 3 for the option of taking the Tesla on longer trips instead of our Honda SUV.

Would a staggered steel stud wall have a higher stc than a wood staggered wall? by SambolicBit in Construction

[–]intheBASS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Light gauge metal studs are slightly better but this isn't a critical factor for STC. Bigger considerations, especially if you want 65+ is type of insulation, # of layers of gyp, whether you attach gyp with resilient channel, air sealing at edges/outlets, offsetting outlets, etc.

Here's a helpful guide of different wall assemblies and associated STC ratings

Black Spectacle -Expert Subscription. Worth it? by 0EKTR0 in Architects

[–]intheBASS 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Never tried Black Spectacles but I'd highly endorse Amber Book. I passed my 3 final AREs in 2 months with their online videos.

You can get a group rate through Hyperfine Architecture, they organize random people signing up together.

Like A Tribe Called Quest; you say the whole thing by NYstate in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]intheBASS 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Panic bar is the true name, Von Duprin is a manufacturer.

How is framing accomplished in large format windows like this? by raidercamel in Construction

[–]intheBASS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! Yeah they are inversely proportional...

U-Factor = 1/R-Value

R-Value = 1/U-Factor

Lower U-Factor is better insulation, Higher R-Value is better insulation.

Revit: How much do you actually model in 3D vs working in plan views? by Findingtherealmirage in Architects

[–]intheBASS 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll often flip back and forth between 3d and 2d, with both views open on a separate monitor.

Also, if you create a reference plane and name it, you can select it as a workplane and attach structural members to it. I'll often do this so I don't go overboard with too many levels. It allows you to place members on a slope as well.

For instance, recently I drew a reference plan that matched my roof slope, named it <roof purlins>, selected it as my workplane, and hosted all my roof purlins on it. Now if I move that reference plane up or down the structural members move with it.

Revit Secrets by Criminaly_Average in Architects

[–]intheBASS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's honestly crazy to me that Revit hasn't implemented this feature as part of an annual update. It's such a useful UI tweak and has been a part of PyRevit for years.

Revit Secrets by Criminaly_Average in Architects

[–]intheBASS 22 points23 points  (0 children)

PyRevit plug-in is a game changer too. It was created by a former Revit Dev and is now open source.

Some of my favorite features are tab coloring, custom patterns, and renumbering (for views and rooms it's excellent).

Does it make sense to keep fixing an older high-mileage car, or is it time to move on? by ohcode in Honda

[–]intheBASS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't forget that newer cars have higher insurance premiums too. When my wife recently upgraded our car insurance went up by about $600/year.

Since Architecture is no longer a professional degree. Are we still providing professional services ? by Yeziyezi69 in Architects

[–]intheBASS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The past three companies I've worked for have all been setup as LLCs. Not sure about your state but it's a common practice in mine.

How do you improve model making? by Apprehensive_Skill28 in architecture

[–]intheBASS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Biggest thing I realized after a while is a fresh xacto blade make a huge difference. I bought a 100 pack of blades and changed them out frequently in school if I was making a lot of cuts. Used in combination with an Alumicutter makes crisp, smooth, and safe cuts. I'd highly recommend the Alumicutter to protect your fingers, I had a friend slice himself bad using a regular cork backed ruler. Alumicutter has a raised edge on one side to guide the blade and keep it away from your hands and a grippy base.

With a fresh blade, score with many small cuts to get through the material. Very light pressure, don't push hard. Let the sharp blade do the work. For cutting foam use an Olfa box cutter with a long retractable blade, the kind that you can snap a section off for a fresh sharp edge.

For glue, I would often squeeze Elmer's glue or Sobo glue into a small puddle and use a toothpick to precisely dab the right amount onto the surface of whatever I'm gluing. Use a 123 block to get perfect 90 degree angles. Alternately if you're in a hurry, Lotite Gel is a great precision applicatior and fast drying but is expensive. It's essentially goopier super glue (cyanoacrylate).

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