jademblockSep 23, 20192 minAquarium at the BoardwalkThe Aquarium The image is already iconic: that massive octopus overlooking the proposed Aquarium at the Boardwalk. It's striking, outland...
jademblockJun 11, 20192 minBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Many of us have seen the rudimentary life support system in design. Actually, it's not uncommon to see them drawn on a napkin or paper tow...
jademblockJun 3, 20191 minRAW Volunteers: Thank You!Talking about conservation to a group of conservationists is like applauding into an echo chamber. But stepping into the sunshine and doi...
jademblockApr 22, 20194 minConstruction WasteIt's Earth Day, and I'm supposed to fill your hearts with happy thoughts of planting trees. But instead, I'd like to talk about how we ca...
jademblockApr 10, 20193 minBackwash RecoveryWater is a precious resource. It is the center of the universe for aquarium life support systems. Sometimes it can be surprising how much...
jademblockMar 12, 20193 minWhat Does it Take to Work for a Company Like AEI?Aquatic LSS installation isn't complicated, but adjusting your lifestyle can be a major challenge. "I’ve always wanted to do something li...
jademblockFeb 25, 20195 minAquatic Life Support and... Birds? Al and Rich are at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, working hard on a new project called Experience Migration. This exhibit will immerse visit...
jademblockFeb 10, 20192 minRAW 2019: RSVP for the OlentangyAquatic Exhibits International is partnering with the 2019 Regional Aquatics Workshop (RAW) to plan a day of volunteerism with a local ha...
jademblockJan 31, 20195 minLet's Talk About Conference SwagSwag: the free stuff offered by vendors at trade shows to encourage attendees to visit their booth. I love tote bags. They can carry like...
jademblockJan 12, 20191 minAEI is going to AAZKAt Aquatic Exhibits International, we don't want to limit our participation in the zoological industry to installing aquariums, we want t...