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Not everyone is as adventurous and passionate about the possibilities of custom cabinetry as we are… but every once in a while… some kitchens are just too much fun. The client is a professional culinary author, critic, and instructor. Together, we designed and crafted this extraordinary, “fitted” kitchen for her historic, urban home in Alexandria, Virginia. The kitchen combines individually designed cabinets, each with the feel of Classical, Colonial, or Contemporary furniture. Some cabinets are constructed traditionally, of solid North American hardwoods; white oak, walnut, and chestnut. Others are veneered with exotic European species, like “Pippy” Yew. Some feel “built-in,” others appear to be “free-standing.” Goodies include; a custom pasta-drying tree, and a built-in knife rack, cubbies and nooks, and custom racks for her collection of rolling pins. What a joy this room turned out to be!

Shoreland Kitchen Who lives here: A professional couple and their 2 children and the family dog. Location: Old Greenwich, CT Size: 1,000 sf Construction Time: 4 months Calm and centered. This kitchen will be used for family and business. The homeowner is not only a Yoga instructor, she is also a Food Coach who teaches healthy cooking and offers "Group Detox" sessions within the local community. With new recipe introductions and sampling meetings from her beautiful Kitchen, this room offers a connection for family, friends, and clients. Tracy Bechtel Wellness

When your client is a well-known food blogger and cooking instructor, getting the details right is a must! The emphasis was on efficiency, creating more storage, and looking gorgeous at the same. And what a fabulous kitchen this is now!

It's known as the PISA/TIMSS voyaging convoy. Every time worldwide tests results are discharged with association tables indicating champs and failures a gaggle of scientists, scholastics and grouped kindred explorers plummet on the most astounding performing nation or instruction framework to break down and write about "world's best practice". The objective continues evolving One issue with thusly of deduction is that nobody framework reliably beats the rest. In light of the 1995 and 1999 TIMSS (Trends in International Math and Science Study) results, Asian instruction frameworks in Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan overwhelmed. Accordingly, the emphasis was immovably on recognizing the reasons the Asian tigers were performing so well. In the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) 2000 results, Finland positioned first in education, fourth in arithmetic and third in science. Finland became the overwhelming focus and specialists and scholastics ran to Helsinki to find the reasons Finnish understudies performed at or close to the highest point of the table. By 2012, at the end of the day, an alternate training framework turned into the focal point of consideration. Finland descended the PISA rankings as another champ, Shanghai, rose as first in arithmetic, science and perusing. Apples aren't being contrasted with apples A second issue when making correlations is that the spots we've recognized as examples of overcoming adversity are distinctive to Australia. City-states like Singapore and instruction frameworks in profoundly performing spots like Hong Kong and Shanghai have remarkable qualities that separate them from nations like Australia, England and the USA. Contrasts in topography, the quantities of understudies and schools, the understudy cosmetics (as far as dialect, society and financial profile) and how schools, including educational modules and appraisal, are organized and oversaw significantly affect results. Singapore, when contrasted with Australia, is little topographically, more homogenous as far as dialect and culture and utilizes instructive practices that have long been out of support in Australia. These incorporate gushing kids in view of their abilities, and high-chance, focused tests and examinations. As noted in a paper titled How not to prevail upon PISA information: an unexpected examination, there are additionally social components clarifying solid execution that are troublesome, if not unimaginable, to exchange starting with one instruction framework then onto the next. Evident cases incorporate the effect of Confucian qualities and morals that stretch appreciation for power (particularly instructors), the conviction that achievement is conceivable with inspiration, fixation and diligent work, and the thought that training is focal if one is to accomplish a superior life. Confounding circumstances and end results Befuddling what has driven these nations to achievement speaks to the third trouble in expecting that what seems to prompt accomplishment in one nation can without much of a stretch be exchanged to another. To expect that everything we need to do in Australia to enhance test outcomes is to lessen the impact of the Australian Education Union, while being appealing to some, is both undemocratic and blameworthy of accepting circumstances and end results. There are a few advantages of abroad correlations PISA and TIMSS tests have been held for a long time. Thus, there is a decent arrangement of examination recognizing the attributes of more grounded performing instruction frameworks from which states and domains can learn. The early ethnographic work recording Japanese and American classes nitty gritty in Harvard distribution The Teaching Gap uncovers how the lessons in Asian classrooms are more unequivocal, obviously organized and sound and there is a desire that all understudies, with the essential offer and applications, some assistance with canning succeed. A later distribution by the Grattan Institute, Catching up: gaining from the best educational systems in East Asia, likewise distinguishes imperative lessons from fruitful Asian instruction frameworks. Positive variables incorporate giving instructors more opportunity to work cooperatively and to tutor each other, guaranteeing that educator training, course readings and the educational modules are commonly steady and concentrate on enhancing classroom rehearse. It ought to additionally be noticed that while Australian understudies don't perform in the top level in PISA and TIMSS tests, there is some reason for festivity. Understudies in the Australian Capital Territory perform well over the Australian normal and frequently coordinate the execution of top-performing abroad instruction frameworks. As far as lifting the execution of understudies from distraught foundations it is additionally critical to take note of that Catholic schools, in light of an investigation of the 2009 PISA results completed by the Australian Council for Educational Research, accomplish a value rating surpassing that of Finland. About the Author: Amy Parker writes too many academic papers for people who have troubles with it. She always gives needed advices, shows the examples of the papers and helps with writing at http://papersnetwork.net

Not everyone is as adventurous and passionate about the possibilities of custom cabinetry as we are… but every once in a while… some kitchens are just too much fun. The client is a professional culinary author, critic, and instructor. Together, we designed and crafted this extraordinary, “fitted” kitchen for her historic, urban home in Alexandria, Virginia. The kitchen combines individually designed cabinets, each with the feel of Classical, Colonial, or Contemporary furniture. Some cabinets are constructed traditionally, of solid North American hardwoods; white oak, walnut, and chestnut. Others are veneered with exotic European species, like “Pippy” Yew. Some feel “built-in,” others appear to be “free-standing.” Goodies include; a custom pasta-drying tree, and a built-in knife rack, cubbies and nooks, and custom racks for her collection of rolling pins. What a joy this room turned out to be!

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David M Fenchel - Instructor with Moskow Linn Architects
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Perfect for professionals, students and instructors Globe Electric's Architect's 10-watt LED desk lamp is designed and engineered to bring your desk or work area into the 21st century without breaking the bank. This LED lamp emits virtually no heat and glows at a very warm and soft 3000K with the on/off switch at the top. With a lifespan of 25,000 hours and consuming less energy your LED lamp will save you money and time. The long cord allows you the ability to place the light anywhere you want regardless of where your wall socket is located. One 10W A19 LED bulb included.

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Our client is a college French instructor, spends considerable time in and loves all things French. French Country in particular- A casual, less ornate form. While this kitchen’s layout and placement of the major elements was determined early in the client / designer relationship, many hours were subsequently spent studying styling and considering forms and details; tweaking and re-tweaking in plan, 3 D modeling, prototype and even as we built out the space. The result is a truly one of a kind kitchen that the client loves and is a source of pride for the design team. This kitchen is truly one of a kind! The hand-formed hood and rustic table island are anchor statements in this unique and tastefully designed kitchen - which completely reflect the style of this young suburban family. The homeowner, a confessed Francophile, takes her love of all things French to another level. The combination of colors and textures provides a restful and beautiful environment, and brings to mind long walks in Provence surrounded by a flurry of lavender. Project specs: Premier Custom-Built cabinets, antique white perimeter cabinets, island is fumed oak with a brushed texture. Island Countertop is hammered zinc with an integrated zinc sink. Rocky Mountain faucet, Ann Sacks tile. Wide plank oak floor by Apex Wood Floors. Perimeter countertops are limestone. Sub Zero 48” built in refrigerator and Wolf 48” range.

Perfect for professionals, students and instructors Globe Electric's Architect's 10-watt LED desk lamp is designed and engineered to bring your desk or work area into the 21st century without breaking the bank. This LED lamp emits virtually no heat and glows at a very warm and soft 3000K with the on/off switch at the top. With a lifespan of 25,000 hours and consuming less energy your LED lamp will save you money and time. The long cord allows you the ability to place the light anywhere you want regardless of where your wall socket is located. One 10W A19 LED bulb included.

Connected by a series of boardwalks and surrounded by a sea of Blue Oat Grass a small deck protected by an existing fence invites one for solitary contemplation.

Deon’s amazing Japanese-inspired backyard in Elk Grove, CA reminds us of a relaxing resort complete with bamboo lanterns, a pond, and lush rolling hills (with eco-friendly turf). Each bamboo pole had to be custom cut so that the top would be solid- a lot of work but worth the effort! “I love the way it looks like a Bruce Lee movie at night,” says Deon, who has been a martial arts instructor for many years.

David M Fenchel - Instructor with Moskow Linn Architects
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When your client is a well-known food blogger and cooking instructor, getting the details right is a must! The emphasis was on efficiency, creating more storage, and looking gorgeous at the same. And what a fabulous kitchen this is now!

David M Fenchel - Instructor with Moskow Linn Architects
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This 2019 project for award-winning engineer and former Blackbird Academy instructor Ernesto Olvera-LaPier was one of NILES’ earliest ventures into designing and building a fully formal Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering environment. The result is a highly accurate, purpose-built suite engineered to meet the strict demands of immersive audio work. The room is completely acoustically isolated from the surrounding structure. Sound-reducing wall systems sit atop floating-floor assemblies, paired with a full soft-ceiling bass trap, a false rear-wall trap, and custom full-lite acoustic doors. Dedicated mechanical systems ensure quiet, uninterrupted operation, allowing Ernesto to work with precision at any hour. Monitoring centers around a JBL M2 system seamlessly integrated into the treatment design, providing an immersive, detailed, and articulate listening experience essential for Dolby Atmos production. Every component—from the isolation assemblies to the tuning—was crafted to ensure that the mix translates exactly as intended. The suite is both visually understated and technically advanced, delivering an effortless feel with professional-grade performance throughout.