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Modernarch and Postmodernism template

I wonder whether the "Modernarch" and "postmodernism" templates should be re-formated so it spans the width of a page. It's accompanyment with images at the moment is always a little forced and awkward - especially if the article is image heavy (which most architecture articles should be IMHO). Reformatting to 100% wide would enable the template to be placed consistently at the bottom of the articles page and not interfere unduly with the layout. --Mcginnly | Natter 08:12, 8 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Architectural realism

architectural realism has been red-linked in a couple of new articles ([1] [2] [3] - not started by me, but I've tagged them with the project template) - I wonder if anyone could start an article on this subject? — superbfc [ talk | cont ] — 21:19, 29 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

"Neo-Chateau"

Do the "neo-Chateau" hotels of Canada count as Chateauesque or something else? Kevlar67 23:45, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Notable modern Irish architects

I've just put a query at Talk:Architecture of Ireland#Notable modern Irish architects and would appreciate any expert help. -- Gramscis cousin (talk) 11:42, 9 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Gypsum Board

This article should be titled Gypsum Board. Another editor has intimated that i'm somehow a trade insider because I believe the Drywall article should be titled Gypsum Board.

The Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat refers to this type of product as Gypsum Board because it's a more comprehensive term. 09 21 16 Gypsum Board Assemblies. Drywall is more specific and Sheetrock is a trade name like Kleenex®.

  • American Gypsum reports it "is a premier manufacturer of high quality gypsum wallboard products" then another major manufacturer claims
  • "CertainTeed is the world leader in the supply of gypsum board."
  • and also National Gypsum says it "is a fully-integrated manufacturer and supplier of products and services used in building and construction, with primary emphasis on Gold Bond® BRAND gypsum wallboard, joint treatment products ..."
  • then too, USG starts out saying that they actually invented drywall, they continue on by disregarding that term entirely saying "USG is North America's leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products..."

Trade consensus for the term Gypsum Board: ""In 1990, four major trade associations, the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries International (AWCI), the Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA), the Gypsum Association (GA), and the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA), presented the consensus document Levels of Gypsum Board Finish..."

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