12.08.2008
2.16.2008
A nice mention in the Seattle Times
Nice! This was in the Seattle Times:
"Simple Measures
This series of chamber concerts in intimate locations will include new choreography by Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Stanko Milov, who is joined by former PNB star Julie Tobiason for these performances. Seattle Early Dance members also will present baroque dances. The music is provided by pianist Mark Salman, violinist Gennady Filimonov, violist Arie Schachter and cellist Rajan Krishnaswami.
The same program, offering music from the Renaissance through contemporary eras, will be presented in three venues.
Concert details: 7:30 p.m. today (2/15), Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle; 3 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S., Seattle; $10-$25 (206-853-5672 or www.simplemeasures.org).
"Simple Measures
This series of chamber concerts in intimate locations will include new choreography by Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Stanko Milov, who is joined by former PNB star Julie Tobiason for these performances. Seattle Early Dance members also will present baroque dances. The music is provided by pianist Mark Salman, violinist Gennady Filimonov, violist Arie Schachter and cellist Rajan Krishnaswami.
The same program, offering music from the Renaissance through contemporary eras, will be presented in three venues.
Concert details: 7:30 p.m. today (2/15), Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle; 3 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S., Seattle; $10-$25 (206-853-5672 or www.simplemeasures.org).
1.05.2008
Photo album & Slideshow
If you'd like to see just the recent photos, this is faster than the slideshow below (same photos).
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12.27.2007
More of the 'why'...
See farther down in the blog for other entries about "why" we are renovating this old 1914 building.
EFFICIENCY
With all the talk of 'green building' now days, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the ratings and big companies trying to look like they are doing something to help the environment. Of course, even small improvements in buildings cost money and the more efficient the more money. Thankfully we have a lot of base items in place now that will allow us to be far more efficient, use less electricity, gas, and water... but also build in more and more sustainability as funds are raised.
Now have: wall insulation, floor insulation, cracks/leaks sealed with foam
Need: attic insulation, storm windows, curtains
Now have: 92% efficient furnaces (had old baseboard heaters), code is only 80%. also air ventilation/outside air to keep upstairs cooler in the summer (no AC yet)
Now have: only one gas hot water heater, 2 were in use before
Need: efficient dishwasher
Now have: new low flow toilets (4)
Need: auto/sensor flush valves, auto towel dispensers
Now have: dimmer switches on all lights in main halls
Need: dimmer packs or dimmable flourescent bulbs ($20+ each bulb x 40)
SAFETY
Removed knob & tube wiring from building, replaced with new wiring to code
Removed lead paint, most walls are new
Removed asbestos tiles throughout
ADA accessible bathrooms
Security alarm system w/ motion detectors
EFFICIENCY
With all the talk of 'green building' now days, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the ratings and big companies trying to look like they are doing something to help the environment. Of course, even small improvements in buildings cost money and the more efficient the more money. Thankfully we have a lot of base items in place now that will allow us to be far more efficient, use less electricity, gas, and water... but also build in more and more sustainability as funds are raised.
Now have: wall insulation, floor insulation, cracks/leaks sealed with foam
Need: attic insulation, storm windows, curtains
Now have: 92% efficient furnaces (had old baseboard heaters), code is only 80%. also air ventilation/outside air to keep upstairs cooler in the summer (no AC yet)
Now have: only one gas hot water heater, 2 were in use before
Need: efficient dishwasher
Now have: new low flow toilets (4)
Need: auto/sensor flush valves, auto towel dispensers
Now have: dimmer switches on all lights in main halls
Need: dimmer packs or dimmable flourescent bulbs ($20+ each bulb x 40)
SAFETY
Removed knob & tube wiring from building, replaced with new wiring to code
Removed lead paint, most walls are new
Removed asbestos tiles throughout
ADA accessible bathrooms
Security alarm system w/ motion detectors
11.26.2007
You too can be a hero.
Sorry, I've been watching that "Heroes" tv show too much. But in a way, if you come help us remodel the Abbey, you are being a hero for all the young people who will learn about the arts (music, painting, literary...) in the building for years to come!
So... drop us a line (email to: arts at fremontabbey.org) and 'be like Jon'!
So... drop us a line (email to: arts at fremontabbey.org) and 'be like Jon'!
11.04.2007
Some more "why"...
In continuing the series on 'why' we are remodeling...
> SEISMIC UPGRADES
Though once completed, most people will never notice these major improvements to the building strength, the city of Seattle DPD felt it was important to vastly increase the stability of the Abbey in case of an earthquake. You can see here the contractors are adding large posts, lots of tie-downs, bolts, etc. and then plywood will go over all the walls to create a 'lock' essentially that will hold the building together really well. It's already giving the building a great feeling of strength!
Since the walls are open we are also able to add insulation, update the wiring to current codes, and add in posts that the balcony/stairs will eventually attach to in Phase 2 or 3.
> SEISMIC UPGRADES
Though once completed, most people will never notice these major improvements to the building strength, the city of Seattle DPD felt it was important to vastly increase the stability of the Abbey in case of an earthquake. You can see here the contractors are adding large posts, lots of tie-downs, bolts, etc. and then plywood will go over all the walls to create a 'lock' essentially that will hold the building together really well. It's already giving the building a great feeling of strength!
Since the walls are open we are also able to add insulation, update the wiring to current codes, and add in posts that the balcony/stairs will eventually attach to in Phase 2 or 3.
10.11.2007
Re:Store our floor
I was very happy today today to be able to work with the Re:store folks (a great non-profit based in Ballard and Bellingham). I've known this store for about 10 years or more and am finally able to contribute materials to them. Pat and their crew came in this morning, punched on KEXP on their work radio, and got to work whipping out the fir flooring that was going to be either cut out or covered over. They will be giving us some trade so we can pickup a few doors, trim, etc.
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