More than Meets the Eye in this Microscopic World

August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Architects certainly use pencils in their work but never have we seen them used quite this way! Dalton Ghetti, a resident of Bridgeport, CT and a native of Brazil, carves these miniature masterpieces in his spare time. Using razor blades, sewing needles, a bright light and an incredible amount of patience, Mr. Ghetti carves tiny…Read More

News on LEED Certification

August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Starting this summer, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened the Building Performance Partnership (BPP) program to all current whole-building LEED-certified commercial and residential projects. The BPP is a program designed to engage owners and managers of commercial and residential LEED-certified green buildings, optimize the performance of buildings through data collection, analysis and action.…Read More

53rd Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show

August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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If you love antiques, you don’t want to miss the 53rd Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show. This antiques show is sponsored by New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association (NHADA), managed by a dedicated team of volunteers and is considered “the best show of its kind in New England” by Maine Antique Digest. Exhibitors offer a wide…Read More

Sustainability Begins with Preservation

August 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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While the trend to “build green” is noble, preserving what we already have is a true green option.  We have been involved in many wonderful restoration projects and it is an absolute passion of ours.  We came across this interactive program on the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website and we thought it was worth…Read More