Saturday, October 3, 2009

Rusticated Concrete Block

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AKA: Rock Face Block

Location: Milton, Delaware

Additional Information: The example shows blocks which were formed from a single or identical molds.

Relative Link: Largo Feed Store

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Skystream 3.7 Compact Wind Turbine

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AKA: Residential Wind Generator, 2.4KW Residential Power Appliance

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information: Manufactured by Southwest Windpower. In early 2010 the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) will begin to certify small wind turbines.

Relative Link: Skystream up close

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Flemish Bond

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AKA: A Structural Bond

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information: Alternating Headers and Stretchers in every course.

Relative Link:  Bonds and Patterns in Brickwork

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Roof Cresting

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AKA: Crest, Ridge Cresting 

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information: Flanked by Finials

Relative Link: The Chelsea

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Dutch Lap

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AKA: Imbrication, Lap

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information: Asbestos-Cement Shingles

Relative Link: Keeping a lid on it

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Fishscale Shingle Pattern

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AKA: Imbrication

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information: Cedar

Relative Link: The Repair and Replacement
of Historic Wooden Shingle Roofs

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Belfry

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AKA: Bell Tower

Location: Lewes Delaware

Additional Information: ~

Relative Link: Bats in the belfry

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