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Don Lohnes

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Architecture, Construction, Nonfiction

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Don Lohnes is a retired Nova Scotia architect with 37 years of professional experience, including leading his own firm and serving twice as president of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. A Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, he is the author of So You Want to BUILD a HOUSE and ARCHITECT.

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Don Lohnes I concentrate on the topic and wait out the issue of writers block. Sometimes just getting up and doing something else not only get your mind off what…moreI concentrate on the topic and wait out the issue of writers block. Sometimes just getting up and doing something else not only get your mind off what you were doing but also helps with new thoughts.(less)
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Don Lohnes I enjoyed the practice of architecture when I was practicing and the fact that architects can end up in court, and sometimes unwarranted was inspirati…moreI enjoyed the practice of architecture when I was practicing and the fact that architects can end up in court, and sometimes unwarranted was inspiration.(less)
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ARCHITECT
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“Having built three houses personally one tends to run into some pit falls and this book is intended to help those considering building a home for their family to avoid some of the pitfalls with home construction.”
― Don Lohnes, So You Want to Build a House
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“Having built three houses personally one tends to run into some pit falls and this book is intended to help those considering building a home for their family to avoid some of the pitfalls with home construction.”
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