Accommodation at our Monteverde Lodge is provided in well designed, comfortable cabins, constructed by
local craftsmen using building materials from the surrounding area.
Local craftsmen used predominantly traditional building techniques using local timbers and materials harvested from the property where possible e.g. bamboo & coconut timber.
Not exact matches
In former times, a group of young men did this by hand but these days, a crane is
used But the actual assembly of the pole is still accomplished by
local craftsmen in their historic outfit.
*
uses craftsman and women who
use upholstery techniques taht give the product a luxurious look, with an emphasis on quality and feature stitching; * the construction
uses solid timber frames
using local plantation grown timbers, which are kiln dried for stability; * frames are assembledby tradesman who nail, screw and glue the components; * corner blocks and a lining board are added to outside arms and backs for stability; *
uses the No Sag steel spring system, which is
used for its greater travel capacity for seating comfort; *
uses Dunlop Enduro seating foams in its designs for their unique 36/38 density; * in addition to Garstone leather, they
use Warwick fabrics, which have been tested to world standards for performance, durability and safety.
Their roastery is located in an historic train depot, and was restored and is operated
using sustainable practices — the roaster even has handmade belts supplied by
local Amish
craftsmen.
The
craftsmen would have
used local wood with narrow tree rings — desirable properties in high - quality violins, because the wood is more dense, and thus more resonant, says Grissino - Mayer.
The thatched roofed bungalows and villas, hand - built by Indonesian
craftsman using local materials, have balcony vistas stretching the full length of the beach the sea and the headlands beyond.
The bungalows were built more than 20 years ago in native style with
local material by Balinese
craftsmen applying architectural techniques
used for centuries thus recreating the old world charm of Bali while unobtrusively building in the comforts of modern day living.
When you first arrive you will notice the Spanish and Tuscan style accents... villa
uses many of the
local woods and
craftsmen in its design and structure.
In 1947, Asawa went to Mexico to teach, but once there she became, again, a student, learning from
local craftsmen how to weave baskets from metal wire, which she started
using as her primary medium.
In Zambia, I watched
craftsmen pound bricks
using basic tools and
local termite soil.
All workmen and
craftsmen used are
local to the area.
The TFP training program includes instructing our partners and
local craftsmen how to build, install and maintain waterless composting toilets
using local materials.
For interiors, architects and designers typically
use custom sliding doors built by
local craftsmen or, perhaps, vintage doors.
For the recent restoration of a Victorian mansion in London, I
used local stained - glass
craftsman Robin Cooper to customise a pattern for the panelling of the front door and entrance porch.