FSF Foto Friday!

Many of you have been wondering what is happening at Wheeler High School.  From the photo you can see that sitework continues for the last phase of this project.  The last section of the underground storm water management system is still to be installed.  We have experienced a tremendously wet Fall and Winter and the soil is just too wet to compact.  The site is limited in area and doesn't lend itself to being able to spread the dirt out to dry.  So we wait.  We are hoping that as the Winter months subside and warmer Spring weather arrives, the dirt will obtain the proper moisture content for compaction and the project's completion.

Throwback Thursday - Epiphany Lutheran Church

Completed in 1986 by Bob Foreman, this was the first Lutheran church FSF designed and completed after the start of the firm in 1985.

Project Highlight - Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville, GA

Aurora Theatre was an adaptive reuse of a hundred year old Methodist church purchased by the City of Lawrenceville.FSF had to not only preserve the historic building but also turn it into a performing arts center the city could be proud of.It adds to the already robust activity in the downtown redevelopment area with shows weekly!

 The project was completed in May 2007 with a total of 18,000 square feet. The project team consisted of Jeff Seeley, Kathy Pallansch, and Teri Huling for architecture and Lusk & Company as the contractor.

 

Tuesday Trivia!

Which architectural style popularized the use of synthetic building materials such as glass, plastic, and steel in the 1920s and 1930s?

Myth Buster - Alternative Energy Sources Always Save you Money

Alternative energy sources will always save you money – myth!  They may save energy but they may not save you money.  The initial cost is so high on most of these systems that it is difficult to know for certain when or if the alternative energy method will actually produce a return on the investment.  The life expectancy of solar power systems may be less than their payback time.  Wind energy is expensive and is highly unpredictable.  Geothermal heat pumps are worth consideration and may actually save money; however, there is a long payback time before the real savings will begin.  Before a homeowner considers these alternative energy methods, it makes more sense to first follow the tried and proven energy efficiency steps such as the recommended amount of insulation for your area, good insulated glass windows, doors with proper weather-stripping, high efficiency well maintained HVAC equipment, and programmable thermostats that automatically set back temperatures at night and when you are not at home.

Sunday Inspiration

FSF Foto Friday!

Christian Life Center in Bensalem, PA - Completed by FSF in 2000