Bath Shower Home Design

By Michael Bahtiarian Special for the Armenian Weekly  FRANKLIN, Mass. (A.W.)—On a recent hot Sunday afternoon , Camp Haiastan held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its long- awaited facilities expansion : the new shower, bathroom, and washstand building. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of a five-year Expand & Renew project that cost over one million dollars and resulted in the renewal of nearly all of the Camp’s water and septic infrastructure . The ribbon cutters were the upcoming generation, current campers and staff members who are related to the principal contributors to the Expand and Renew project. (Photo: Garo Lachinian) The new building includes bathrooms and showers for boys and girls. It replaces three other buildings, which were at least 50 years old. It is the largest, most expensive, and complicated project in the Camp’s 66-year history. The ribbon- cutting ceremony began at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and drew more than 150 spectators. Camp Haiastan Exec...

The website may be known as a way to find holiday accommodation without spending a fortune, but Airbnb is fast becoming a hive of unusual spaces to rent. If you are bored with standard run-of-the-mill rooms and caravans, the travel website could be the answer to your quirky needs. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy some of the remarkable and interesting places to stay across our beautiful region . You can kip in a trendy yurt, unleash your inner child in a treehouse and even pretend to be lord/lady of the manor. If you're looking for a holiday spot with a difference, here are some of the most unusual spaces available to book on Airbnb in North Wales right now. A Treehouse (Image: Air bnb) Gaerwen, Anglesey Who didn’t dream of having their own treehouse as a child? Now you can stay in one, with all the conveniences of a modern home. Set in the grounds of an old rectory, the Tree House is built on stilts around an old tree - built for the youngsters it has since been conver...

From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...