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A floor plan is meant to illustrate the functionality ... What is going on with the stairs? Which way is north? Does the laundry have a sliding door and a hinged door? How do you access the ...

Reflecting pool, Harbour Square roof deck. Image by the author. As illustrated in the building’s floor plans, the north tower is a typical American slab apartment block. It has two stair towers on ...

Stair climber machines are effective cardio tools, but they're also big and expensive. These picks are some of our top choices if you plan to invest in one for your home gym.

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So, you'll need to be on the stairs every day to get around your home, oftentimes even to get to your front door. This could be a problem for those with accessibility needs. Another reason why ...

The house is composed of three linear sections: two running parallel north to south on the ground floor and the third stacked on top crossing the lower floors, creating a U-shaped plan.

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