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The History of Plaster in Architecture: The Ancient and Classical Periods

The art of plastering is as old as civilization.
Patrick Webb
Patrick Webb
August 1, 2012
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 Mankind’s ability to leave the cave, raise a shelter of stones or reeds, and coat that shelter with an earthen plaster, enabled him to create the “cave” wherever he desired.  


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All About Heartland Acoustics and Interiors

Colorado’s premier ceilings subcontractor Heartland Acoustics & Interiors grows as it steadily works in San Diego.
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John Wyatt
August 1, 2012
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 No stranger to Walls & Ceilings readers—and the wall and ceiling community to boot—Heartland Acoustics & Interiors has been pioneering the Western U.S. frontier now for more than 15 years.  


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All Things Faux Finish

Faux finish lines offer contractors a unique and specialized niche service with high-end results.
Casey Nesterowich
August 1, 2012
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New Venetian plaster products can be utilized as an affordable wall solution, to create a personalized look for customers in both ends of the market: residential and high-end commercial sectors. 


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Curtis Institute of Music’s Unique Acoustical Properties

A music school is only as good as its acoustical properties.
Constantine G Doukakis Amanda Gibney Weko
August 1, 2012
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 Founded in 1924, the Curtis Institute of Music is a full-scholarship music school located on Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square.  


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Cold Formed Steel Framing Grows Up

Specialized, innovative elements eliminate the expense and hassles of built-up pieces.
Todd Brady
Todd Brady
Scott Miller
June 14, 2012
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 Cold formed steel framing began as a kind of alternative lumber but it is has finally come into its own.  


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Air Barriers: A Progressive Solution

What to know regarding the form, function and benefits of an air barrier in the design, engineering and construction market.
Dale A. Anderson Lee Durston Matt Heron
June 14, 2012
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 Air barriers have recently been identified as one of several effective and viable solutions toward better high-performance buildings.  


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A Dialogue in Progress

W&C and National Gypsum partnered to bring together seven successful contractors to talk about the industry, business, issues and opportunities.
Casey Nesterowich
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John Wyatt
June 13, 2012
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 When Walls & Ceilings found out that this year’s INTEX Expo would be held in North Carolina’s largest city, the magazine asked Charlotte-based National Gypsum if the company would collect several contractors into one gathering and conduct a roundtable.  


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Drywall Innovations

A round-up of new drywall products introduced to the market within the last year. These new products either cut labor time, improve productivity or help with custom drywall work.
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John Wyatt
June 13, 2012
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 Mostly seen and debuting at this year’s INTEX Expo in April, several drywall companies introduced new product lines to the market.  


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Visual Art

May 9, 2012
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The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center was a dream created by many visionary civic leaders and the people of Midland and Odessa, Texas.
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The Forer Effect

Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
May 9, 2012
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What is the “Forer Effect” and why would you even care? We are all exposed to the Forer at some point in our life—some of us actually practice using it without even knowing it. The Forer Effect explains a lot about our society and predicts how people will likely react to a situation.
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