The Rafn Blog
Byrd Barr Place : From Community Engagement to Outstanding Stewardship
On September 28, 2023, Historic Seattle awarded Byrd Barr Place its Outstanding Stewardship Award for their efforts in restoring historic Fire Station #23 as their permanent home.
Dimensioning For Success : Part 3
In part three we look at residential units, bathrooms, and interior finishes.
Fill us in Phil : Green Lake North Apartments Episode 04
Episode 04 : Concrete Footings, Walls, Columns, Slabs, and Decks
How to Get Construction to Start on Time : Part 1
In construction, "Time is Money" and saving both are essential for project owners and developers. Once a project is under construction, its success is measured by two statements: "on time" & "on budget."
Counterpart : Todd vs. Todd
This edition of Counterpart pits two long-time Rafn Superintendents against each other. Who better to compare Todd to than Todd? And as you will read, these two have more similarities than most!
Spotlight : Seattle City Light Energy Funding Opportunities
Save cost and increase energy efficiency?? Sounds too good to be true, but Seattle City Light is offering a variety of rebates for installing efficient systems in just about every type of building, new and old, commercial and residential.
Dimensioning For Success : Part 2
In part two we look at shoring, the foundation / parking garage, and elements that stack.
Spotlight : Preserving Old Fire Station #23 for Byrd Barr Place
This Place’s Spring 2022 issue featured an informative Donor Focus article by SHKS Architects recounting the history of Seattle’s Fire Station #23 and describing the mission and services of Byrd Barr Place who own the building.
Dimensioning For Success : Part 1
In part one we start by looking at plans and discussing offset gridlines.