If you want to improve your memory performance, attention span and overall cognitive abilities nature is your answer. And the trend toward more human-focused architecture has recognized the connection between people and their environments. More and more new projects are including naturally restorative architecture like: Living walls reduce indoor pollutants along with bringing nature into…
One of the first projects completed by Crystal Structures in 2017 is the glazed structure at the Indianapolis North Marriott. And what a great project to start the year! Backstory The Marriott was due for an upgrade, as all hotels need from time to time. This hotel, located at River Crossing, has some very nice…
Crystal Structures has been around for a very long time. And every once in a while we get nostalgic for those projects that first got us started in the commercial business of sloped glazing. This is one of those projects, a curved eave solarium. Wichita has many fast-food restaurants. Some people joke that Wichita is…
In 1890, Jesse and Lester Williams had a little shop in Iowa repairing bicycles and automobiles. Sometimes they would get tool orders for local contractors. As customers saw the tools, the word got out the Williams brothers were excellent at making quality tools for a variety of purposes. The business grew and and in 1905 the brothers, together…
When Missouri veterans are in need of long-term skilled nursing care, they have a network of facilities in the Missouri Veteran's Homes. The facilities located throughout Missouri provide care for 1350 of America's finest. In addition to the excellent food, the homes provide recreational and rehabilitative therapy, social services, and pastoral services. The residents have…
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 to integrate the military intelligence efforts of the Department of Defense. Until that time, each of the military services managed its own intelligence collection, analysis, and findings. The DIA was formed by President Kennedy, Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric, and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to get…