before digging a trench to span the wall's design length. The depth of the trench should account for a base comprising 3 ...

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The home’s original floor-to-ceiing windows and wood details and concrete block wall are shown here. Photo by Ayla Christman/Courtesy Modern Architecture + Design Society. One of the key design ...