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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: iSpeak   2 weeks, 4 days ago

  Our iOSDevCamp project is called iSpeak (we’ll find a new name for the app store). iSpeak helps anyone with difficulty speaking use the iPad to better communicate.
  
  Created in 24 hours by
  Robert Carrico (@rcarrico)
  Nathan Barry (@nathanbarry)

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: jQuery Mobile   3 weeks, 3 days ago

  Lately I have been spending a lot more time on mobile development. So far I have worked on an iPhone app and two iPad apps, but have also been playing with mobile optimized views for web apps. So the announcement today of jQuery Mobile is fantastic.
  Building a web app is, at least for me, [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Paris   1 month, 3 weeks ago

  My wife and I have spent the last two weeks traveling in France. Paris for a few days, then the rest of the time in Nice. Here are a few photos from while we were in Paris.
  
  <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-166" title="IMG_2437" src="http://nathanbarry.com/files/2010/07/IMG_24371.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400" [...]
  

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: The Right Way to Break Design Conventions   5 months, 2 weeks ago

  When designing software one goal is to use pre-existing design conventions so that the user can move past the beginner stage very quickly. Though often, if your app is unique or cutting edge, you need to break some known conventions.
  Gmail is a great example of this. Labels and conversations go against everything you have learned [...]

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  Nathan Barry commented on the blog post We Are Open   6 months, 3 weeks ago

  Glad to see the store opening! I’ll have to stop by and see what a full selection looks like, since I’ve only been there when the store was almost empty.

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: “Right Now” Design for WordPress   7 months, 1 week ago

  In the WP UI group we are currently discussing how to improve the “At a Glance” module on the dashboard to make it more clear. The problem is that comments is not differentiated at all from the rest of the sections so users tend to think that “Pending” relates to “Categories”. This can be seen [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Religious   7 months, 1 week ago

  Valley Shepherd Church
  As the chosen HVAC Contractor for this project, TVR provided complete Design Build HVAC services. The HVAC system was designed for maximum sustainability, economy and efficiency. The design utilized energy efficient equipment such as power exhaust economizers, energy efficient HVAC units, volume dampers and spiral ducting.
  Upon project completion TVR’s professional [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Hospitality   7 months, 1 week ago

  Northwest Lodge, Boise ID
  TVR was chosen as the HVAC Contractor on this project in Boise, Idaho. Scope of work included multiple spit systems, roof top packages and spiral duct work.
  TVR’s HVAC Preventative maintenance team have hundreds of years collective experience in Air Conditioner Repair, Furnace Repair, HVAC Trouble Shooting and HVAC preventative maintenance on [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Retail & Restaurant   7 months, 1 week ago

  Gold’s Gym, Meridian, ID
  TVR was selected as the HVAC Contractor on this project in Meridian Idaho. A Constant Volume System serves the entire facility utilizing roof top packaged units and spiral ducting fabricated in our own fabrication facility.
  TVR’s HVAC Preventative maintenance team have hundreds of years collective experience in Air Conditioner Repair, Furnace Repair, [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Government   7 months, 1 week ago

  USPFO Readiness Center – Armory Annex, Gowen Field, Boise, ID
  TVR was selected as the HVAC Contractor on this military facility in Boise Idaho. The system consists of VAV boxes with water coils, boiler systems VFD’s, air handlers and exhaust systems.
  
  Additional Experience: Idaho State Police, Coeur [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Industrial / Manufacturing   7 months, 1 week ago

  Mission Aviation, Nampa, ID
  TVR’s ground breaking design/build services on this project earned a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 27 which is incredibly efficient.  This system achieves such efficiencies using the ground water directly under the building as a coolant and incorporates multiple Energy and Heat Recovery Units (ERVs).  Water source heat pumps pump out [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Residential HVAC Air Conditioning   7 months, 1 week ago

  Royal Plaza, Boise ID
  TVR was chosen as the design build HVAC Contractor on this 7-story multi-family retail building in beautiful downtown Boise. TVR provided shell and core heating and air conditioning services with tenant improvements to 26 single family dwellings.
  The residential HVAC systems included high efficiency heat pump split systems. Home [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Office Buildings   7 months, 1 week ago

  Silverstone Corporate Plaza, Meridian ID
  TVR provided Design Build mechanical services on this 120,000-square-foot, Class-A office condominium. Located within the sought-after Silverstone Park this state-of-the-art facility offers spaces ranging from 3,000 to 90,000 square feet and boasts an unprecedented combination of amenities including business concierge services, executive boardrooms, conference rooms and covered parking.
  <img class=”alignnone size-full [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Healthcare   7 months, 1 week ago

  Idaho State Veterans’ Home Alzheimer Wing Renovation, Boise, ID
  Design/Build: Demolished and removed existing fan coils, controls, supply and return air ducting. Installed controls package for new and existing fan coils to provide greater energy efficiency.
  Additional Experience:
  Emerson House at River Point, Boise, ID (design/build)
  Pioneer Place Assisted Living & Nursing Home Facility. Vale, OR [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: LEED Certified Projects   7 months, 1 week ago

  Title One / Premier Alliance, Nampa, ID
  TVR provided design/build mechanical services on this LEED silver project. This unit has a large AAON rooftop unit with built in heat recovery wheel and evaporative condenser. This was a key component to gaining the LEED silver award.
  
  Front 5 [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Education   7 months, 1 week ago

  Whitney Elementary School, Boise ID
  TVR was chosen as the HVAC Contractor on the construction of this elementary school in Boise Idaho. We have extensive experience in the design build, new construction, air conditioning, heating and remodeling of all types of education facilities.
  TVR’s HVAC Preventative maintenance team have hundreds of years collective experience in Air [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Business Parks   7 months, 1 week ago

  Blackeagle Business Park Campus Infrastructure, Boise, ID
  TVR was chosen as the design/build HVAC Contractor for each and every building in this 45-acre business park. The Blackeagle Business Park houses office space, retail space, education facilities and restaurants. Services included design/build of HVAC systems for the shell, core and tenant improvement of 14 [...]

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  Nathan Barry created the businesses The Cornerstone   7 months, 2 weeks ago

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Demo Post   8 months, 1 week ago

  This is a demo post to get us started.

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: The New Boise Pottery   8 months, 1 week ago

  After many months of ordering, unloading, and arranging pottery at our two valley locations, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.  We will be opening both locations starting Friday February 19, 2010.  We will be open Friday – Sunday and closed Monday – Thursday for the first few weeks until the weather [...]

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  Nathan Barry commented on the blog post Preview: Blog Design Idea   8 months, 2 weeks ago

  @Roshan It’s true. I scrapped quite a few designs for overuse of text-shadow. It is so hard to not follow trends.

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Preview: Blog Design Idea   8 months, 2 weeks ago

  I have the hardest time designing for myself. For some reason being my own client is nearly impossible. For this blog design I have gone through 7 unique designs, before finally making something I am happy with. Take a look: (Click to view full size)
  
  
  It still [...]

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  Nathan Barry and James Cooper are now friends   8 months, 3 weeks ago

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: Ideas are Worthless…   9 months ago

  
  I hear it all the time:

  “I’ve got a great business idea! Let’s get coffee to talk about it.”

  Or

  “I have a brilliant idea for a new iPhone app. Want to help me build it?”

  No. I don’t want to help you build it, nor am I impressed with [...]

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  Nathan Barry wrote a new blog post: New Projects   9 months, 1 week ago

  The new projects section.