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Achlab Welcome to achlab! (’akh-lawb’). 3D Designer on the path to become a registered Architect.

I provide you with Residential and Multi-Family Real Estate Industry content for home buyers/sellers, Real Estate Agents, Architects, Contractors, Developers, and Investors like you!

What keeps a mass timber building standing strong for decades?It's not just the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panel—it's ...
07/29/2026

What keeps a mass timber building standing strong for decades?

It's not just the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panel—it's the layers you don't see.

A high-performance exterior wall assembly is designed to manage moisture, improve energy efficiency, and protect the structural timber from the elements. From continuous insulation and air barriers to ventilated rainscreens and durable cladding, every layer has a purpose.

In this carousel, we're breaking down how these components work together to create a resilient building envelope and why thoughtful detailing is one of the most important parts of great architecture.

At ACHLAB, we believe the best designs aren't defined by what you see on the surface—they're defined by the details working behind the scenes.

👉 Swipe through to explore each layer of a CLT exterior wall assembly.

💬 Question: Which hidden building detail would you like us to break down next?

07/27/2026

Welcome to Week 01 of my new weekly series where I share everything I 3D printed throughout the week!

This week was a fun one before heading out on a cruise. I printed:
• 🐤 Purple, Yellow, Red & Blue cruise ducks
• 🐤 A miniature duck prototype
• 🏡 A house model currently in development

Every week I'll be sharing new architectural models, prototypes, 3D prints, behind-the-scenes projects, and creative experiments from the ACHLAB studio.

If you enjoy architecture, 3D printing, design, and making things from concept to reality, you're in the right place.

👍 Like the video if you'd like to see more.
💬 Which print was your favorite?
🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss next week's prints.

The strongest part of a masonry wall is often the part you'll never see.When people admire a brick or stone façade, they...
07/22/2026

The strongest part of a masonry wall is often the part you'll never see.

When people admire a brick or stone façade, they usually notice the craftsmanship, materials, and finished appearance.

What they don't see is the reinforcement hidden inside the wall.

Horizontal joint reinforcement, bond beams, reinforcing steel, and proper detailing all work together to control cracking, distribute structural loads, and improve long-term performance. These aren't just construction details—they're the systems that help a building stand the test of time.

In this week's ACHLAB Blog, I break down the fundamentals of masonry wall reinforcement, including:

✔ What masonry wall reinforcement does
✔ Truss vs. ladder reinforcement
✔ Bond beams and reinforced pilasters
✔ Reinforcing around windows and doors
✔ Material selection and corrosion resistance
✔ Installation best practices

Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, student, or homeowner, understanding these hidden details can change how you look at every masonry wall.

👇 Which construction detail would you like to see explained next?

07/20/2026

Monday Sneak Peek | ACHLAB Design Session

What if a standard 3-bedroom home could become something much more valuable... without adding a single square foot?

In today's design session, I'm breaking down an existing floor plan and identifying hidden opportunities that most people walk right past.

👀 A spare room...
👀 The dining area...
👀 Even the garage...

Could these spaces be reimagined to increase rental potential?

This isn't the final design—it's the beginning of the design process. Every great project starts with asking the right questions before drawing the first wall.

The full solution is still on the drafting table... ✏️

💬 How many bedrooms do you think this floor plan could realistically become?

Follow along every Monday for behind-the-scenes design sessions, architectural thinking, and real-world floor plan transformations.

06/24/2026

This transition effect not only pulled you into the space but it also did mini walkthrough!

06/24/2026

I've been trying out different transition effect using AI and the result were good! Here is corner apartment style 2 bedrooms and 2 baths

06/23/2026

Another one bedroom apartment style featuring a waterfall kitchen island!! In unit washer and dryer , bathroom equipped with walk in shower and walk in closet. Let me know in the comments if you would rent here?!

06/22/2026

One bedroom one bath apartment style walkthrough closet fluid transition layout. Also equipped with washer and dryer.

06/19/2026

I’ve been exploring the transition of space from outside to indoors how we move from space to space. Utilizing a gallery style kitchen softens the barrier from zone to zone. Natural light can reach into a space by using high ceiling height and placing window at a higher header height saving electricity that how open concept floor plans excels

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