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We might be surrounded by the built world, but the work of many architects only liveson paper, designing buildingsthat no one will ever experience beyond a rendering or model. It feels like wasted talent. Videogames and the architecture inside them, on the other hand, straddle the line between paper and reality. While you cant necessarily touch the city, you can viscerally experience it nonetheless.

A new videogame called HomeMake (raising funds on Kickstarter), takes you inside a glowing, sprawling world with the express purpose of exploring its architecture and winding streets. Traditional game play exists in the form of puzzles and getting from point A to point B, but by and large the point of HomeMake is to simply observe your surroundings.

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(PRWEB) July 09, 2014

TRA Snow and Sun, Inc., of American Fork, Utah, has recently provided their newly updated CAD details for their roof snow retention devices on their website - trasnowandsun.com.

Architects and specifiers are gradually moving away from keeping large volumes of information in their offices and many also work on their projects during non-business hours. They have indicated some preferences as to how manufacturers can assist them to make their jobs easier. One way is for manufacturers to provide online versions of their product data sheets, specifications and computer aided drawings.

TRA Snow and Sun President, Terry Anderson, patent holder on snow retention devices and other Snow and Sun products, expressed his desire to accommodate architects' wishes. "Obviously our world has changed. In the old days I would drop off a binder full of product brochures, specifications, and drawings at an architect's office, he would put it on his shelf, and then convert those later to use on his projects. I would make in-person calls to update that information. With the advent of our Information Age, most architects prefer a simpler and more timely and accurate method of obtaining their information."

Available now by choosing the "CAD Details" button on the main navigation bar at trasnowandsun.com, are details for Snow Brackets A-L, details for all concrete tile manufacturers, asphalt, slate, metal and ceramic tile manufacturers, and decorative snow maple leaves, moose, bear and others). There are also details for Gutter Brackets, Clamp-on Snow Fences, Deck Mount Snow Fences and their patented Ridge Riser.

Although the company still offers hard copies of all their information, they anticipate requests for information provided the old-fashioned way will continue to dwindle. Taea Hall, Marketing Director, is spear-heading the effort to put all of TRA's product details and drawings online, including their ventilation devices and solar mounting products. CAD Details helps TRA Snow and Sun stay more connected to architects and specifiers. Posting CAD Details on our website makes it easy to keep the information up to date and pertinent. Architects and specifiers dont have to worry anymore if our information is out of date."

TRA Snow and Sun, Inc., located in American Fork, Utah, offers Roof Snow Retention Devices, Solar Racking Systems and Roof Ventilation and Flashing Solutions. They provide all customers, from the individual homeowner to the big developer, free engineered designs for all their systems. For more information call Robyn Finch at TRA Snow and Sun at 800-606- 8980 or visit http://www.trasnowandsun.com.

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(PRWEB) July 09, 2014

In this day and age it seems like graffiti is everywhere. Its sad how a piece of scratched glass can tarnish a business's image once some stranger decides to carve their name into it. Luckily for home and business owners alike, Western Glass Restoration and Tinting is now offering scratched glass restoration services that use absolutely zero chemicals or glazes. Photos of the companys restoration results can be viewed online at http://www.westernglassrestoration.com.

Western Glasss unique glass restoration system uses a self-contained machine that works remarkably well on all types of glass. Their innovative scratch removal and glass polishing repair system removes scratches, restores glass, removes graffiti and stains fast-and-cleanly from all kinds of windows such as plate glass, dual glazed, skylights, glass rails, slider doors, mirrors and stainless steel at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Their scratch removal system the company uses is designed to remove scratches from virtually any type of glass. This system is handheld and uses a vacuum process to hold the machine onto the glass, while at the same time, providing a continuous flow of slurry through the system. The flow of slurry provides a continual source of new abrasives and keeps the glass within a cool operating temperature.

Western Glass Restoration and Tinting and Construction Services are delivered by a staff of team-oriented individuals who share the common goal of exceeding the expectations of their clients. Western Glass Restoration and Tinting Services prime asset and the success of any project is dependent upon them. Those in need of glass restoration can contact the company at (949) 253-7700.

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -

?Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Thursday, July 10.

Butler County, MO

Roadwork continues on Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 signed as Route C. Traffic on the existing Route 67 north and south of Harviell will not have an outlet to the new pavement during this time. East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

Route 51 in Butler County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pipe replacement. The road is located between Route 53 and Route N. Weather permitting, work will performed Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

On June 23, Middle Street from Broadway to Themis and the intersection of Themis-Middle will be closed as the Broadway storm water relief sewer work continues through this area. Depending on weather and other factors, this work could take approximately three weeks.

Route AA in Cape County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of road is located from Route B to end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will on Monday, July 7 through and Friday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Carter County, MO

Roadwork continues on Route 21 from Ripley to Carter County from US 60 to US 160 until Nov. 1.

Route P in Carter County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage work. The section of roadway is located from US 160 to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

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Home building programme announced by Harrow Borough Council

5:00pm Wednesday 9th July 2014 in News By Bruce Thain

A major project to build more than 500 new homes and redevelop a forgotten housing estate has been announced.

The new homes will be the first new council homes built in the borough in 23 years and are part of the Harrow Borough Council's 'homes for Harrow' programme.

The heart of the project is the demolition and redevelopment of the Grange Farm Estate on the border of South Harrow and Harrow-on-the-Hill with the replacement of 240 ageing homes with 430 new properties.

Earlier this year the Harrow Times spoke to the estates residents association who said their estate had been forgotten about.

Proposals will go before the council cabinet next week and include the appointment of consultants to work up detailed plans for the estate's regeneration.

Cabinet member for housing Cllr Glen Hearnden said: As a teenager, I used to ride my bike around the borough in 1990 though I had no idea I was peddling past building sites that would be the last place for a council house to be built.

As lead councillor on housing I am truly shocked at the state of social housing this 23-year void has created.

With all sectors of the housing market overheating, rents rising beyond the point of affordability and homelessness on the increase, we are reaching a critical point with housing supply.

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METAIRIE, LA (WVUE) -

Engineers tested the integrity of the Causeway Bridge foundation by applying enough force to crack a piece of the southbound concrete siding on a ramp below the bridge.

Wednesday's test will help Texas A&M Transportation Institute engineers decide what type of new barrier will best prevent trucks and cars from crashing over the side of the southbound bridge.

With one of the test mounts on top, the concrete cracked under 27,000 pounds of force.

The possible new traffic rail would go on top of the existing concrete. Causeway Commission General Manager Carlton Dufrechousaid, when crashes have happened, cars have driven up over the concrete and through the pedestrian handrail, so the new rail will be designed to prevent that from happening

"When a vehicle hits it, we obviously don't want to see any defamation or damage to the rail. We want to see the vehicle contained and redirected," said William Williams with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

The test showed that the existing concrete would break under pressure before the particular mount, which Dufrechou said is a great sign.

"The new rail design, this indicates, is actually more robust and stronger than the existing concrete barriers, and they have never failed in any crashes we've had in the 50-plus years of the causeway," Dufrechou said.

Dufrechousaid down the line, it will eventually be up to commuters to decide if they would like to pay for the safety upgrades. However, for now the question is which mount would be best.

Engineers from Texas A&M Transportation Institute tested three types of mounts and took into account safety, cost and ease of installation.

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