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‘windows are my floor’ courtesy of ‘philliefan99′ I’m fascinated by window washers. Every time I see them setting up at building downtown, I just want to stop and watch them work. I think it’s the combination of being gusty enough to trust your life to a rather thin piece of rope while also having a unique “office” view. The suction cups they use also remind me of 1960s Batman.
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1400 Block of Irving Street, NW by rockcreek
Far, far away in the small seaside town of Bournemouth, England, residents were asked which building they would like knocked down. The winner, or loser in this case, was the waterfront leisure complex. When it opened in 1998, the citizens of Bournemouth (who were found to be the [...]
We Love DC Green: Lafayette Tower a DC First in Green Buildings
The first thing I noticed when I saw Lafayette Tower at 801 17th St., N.W., near the White House, were the windows — lots of glass running from floor to floor, reflecting some fluffy clouds and blue sky. But this is not just any glass. It is triple-paned glass, made to be energy efficient. [...]
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