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Architecture RSS FeedsCapitol Confusion - Frederick Law Olmsted must be spinning in his grave. The United States Capitol grounds that he conceived has a new look, thanks to the brand new Capitol Visitor Center. Designed ...Feed Source: architecture.about.com This Architecture Really is Cool - Scandinavia has a corner on cool architecture. First, there are stunning buildings like the Oslo Opera House, which resembles an enormous iceberg. And then there are those amazing buildings that ... Born Dec. 1: Architect of the Destroyed NY World Trade Center -
December 1 is the birthday of Minoru Yamasaki, who designed the World Trade Center buildings that were destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Yamasaki was born in ... Jorn Utzon Dies -
Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who captivated the world with his design for the controversial Sydney Opera House, has suffered a fatal heart attack. He was 90 years old.
The Pritzker Prize-winning ... Born on November 29: Cass Gilbert -
Skyscraper pioneer Cass Gilbert was born on November 29, 1859. Known for his Neo-Gothic skyscrapers and his classically-inspired public buildings, Cass Gilbert helped shape the way cities look like ... Prayers for Mumbai, India -
Here in the midst of Thanksgiving preparations and holiday shopping, it's horrifying to watch events unfold in Mumbai, the historic city once known as Bombay. So much death and destruction .... Feng Shui Kitchens - As you cook the holiday meal (or watch someone else cook it) just think about how important kitchen design is to the well-being of everyone in the family. The kitchen ... Sci-Fi Architecture -
Don't you just love looking at buildings in sci-fi movies? Take, for example, the strangely familiar Star Wars architecture from the early films by George Lucas. It turned out ... The Billion Dollar Makeover - It took a billion dollars, but the infamous Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel has been resurrected. Built in 1954, the Fontainebleau was designed to fool the eyes and stun the senses .... Giving Thanks For Architecture - Thanksgiving is an American holiday, but there are no boundaries on gratitude. This festive week, we say thank you to the architects and builders who help design emergency shelters. From ... Australian Architecture, Building Construction and Design Business Directory Infolink Sees 72% Increase in Website Traffic - Catch, a specialist online division of Reed Business Information (RBI), today announced that the number of visitors to Infolink (http://www.infolink.com.au/), a leading online directory for Australian businesses in the architecture, building construction, and design industries, increased by 72% in the period October 2007 to October 2008. (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1705364.htm... The Cape Cod Weathervane Company Introduces Cape Cod, Nantucket, & Martha's Vineyard Door Knockers - Homeowners Enjoy Affordable Door Knocker Additions for the Holidays (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1706784.htm... LATISTA Field 4.0 Improves Subcontractor Management and Performance - LATISTA Technologies announces the release of version 4.0 of its LATISTA Field web-based and mobile construction management software. The latest version improves subcontractor collaboration, reduces deficiency identification and correction time, and captures and graphs data to enhance future performance and quality initiatives. (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/latista/version4/prweb1709134.htm... Canadian Log Home Company Wins Prestigious American Award - The True North plan book was launched earlier this year along with a new website. Both the plan book and the web site are well summarized by their opening quote: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away." (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/TrueNorth/LogHome/prweb1704064.htm... Architects Call on Government to Ease Planning Regulations During the Economic Slowdown - Architect Your Home (www.architect-yourhome.com), Britain's largest provider of architecturalservices for homeowners, have called on the Government to go further with their legislativechanges relating to planning permission in order to help homeowners who want, or need, torenovate their properties. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/house/architect/prweb1696494.htm... Coms VoIP DECT, the Wireless Business Telephone System That Can Cover an Office or a Campus - Coms Plc, a leading UK provider of VoIP Business Telephone Systems, today announced the launch of the Coms VoIP DECT System, a fully wireless version of its business telephone system that enables coverage for wireless phones from an area of 100 meters up to 64 Sq kilometres using repeaters and additional base stations, for an unlimited number of users. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1700104.htm... Digital Design Tournament 2009: Cut&Paste Launches First-Ever Live 3D Design and Motion Graphics Competitions to Global Audience - In its Second Global Tour, the Tournament will Span 16 Cities Worldwide and Introduce New Dimensions to its Signature Live Design Competition (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1699654.htm... In-Home Consultation, High-Level Service - South Florida flooring company continues to provide high-level service in low economy. No changes to personal service made in spite of the country's financial downturn. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1696354.htm... Trend USA Introduces FEEL, Recycled Glass Mosaic - Combining technological advances with environmental awareness; Trend USA introduces a new collection of 3/4" square glass mosaics called FEEL. Creating unique beauty from recycled glass bottles the FEEL collection contains a minimum of 80%post consumer recycled glass. Available in 12 colors and 26 patterns. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697474.htm... New Section Highlights Growing Building Trend: Discover Concrete Homes and Their Many Benefits - Growing in popularity, concrete homes offer homeowners many more benefits when compared to traditional wood-framed homes. ConcreteNetwork.com provides new, extensive information on ICF construction, the benefits of living in a concrete home, cost, design options, how ICFs work and more. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1689914.htm... AVID Home Studios' Blue Prints are Green - AVID Home Studios' helps new home builders go green with A-Value Specialty Packages. A-Value is a special home analysis process that can save labor and material costs while qualifying for green points and credits. This unique plan set is not limited to just AVID Home Studios' designs. The process can be applied to any set of residential home plans. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1689194.htm... EcoTimber Flooring Announced Today The Launch Of Its "Eco Friendly Flooring Guide" - The Eco Friendly Flooring Guide was launched to educate consumers, resellers, contractors, and architects on sustainability and health issues in the hardwood flooring market. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/eco-friendly-flooring/ecotimber/prweb1692334.htm... Adair Homes Medford Relocates to a New Facility; Serves All of Southern Oregon - Adair Homes, one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest residential homebuilding companies, has constructed custom quality homes in Southern Oregon for over ten years. Adair recently expanded its operations to a new location at 6019 Crater Lake Highway in Central Point, OR. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/residential_homebuilding/construction/prweb1698634.htm... Dallas Sets Sights on Fully Sustainable Square Block Downtown: Local, National Leadership Converge In Dallas to Examine Impact, Design - The City of Dallas will host a full-day "Design Charrette" this Friday to examine the necessary framework and community impact of what will become the first fully sustainable, urban square block in the United States. The Charrette, attended by community design and urban planning experts from across the nation, will be held at City Hall from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm. The outcome of the day will include a series of recommendations which will in turn structure an international design competition to create the actual block. That competition, hosted by Urban Re:Vision and kicking off in January 2009, will invite architects and planners from around the world to translate the needs of the Dallas Community into structural designs for the future city block. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/revision/dallas/prweb1693214.htm... Grant McCullagh Joins RCMS Group Advisory Board; Former AECOM Vice Chairman to Lend Experience to BIM Services Firm - RCMS Group, the industry leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) services to the design and construction marketplace, today announced that Grant McCullagh has joined its Board of Advisors. Mr. McCullagh is a highly regarded leader in the engineering and construction industry. Having served as Vice Chairman of AECOM, Co-founder & CEO of McClier Corporation, and Vice President of The Austin Company, Mr. McCullagh's industry experience is wide as well as deep. Mr. McCullagh also has a strong background in global markets where services have included program management, engineering, construction management, design/build, management consulting, and O&M services. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/BIM/rcms/prweb1693424.htm... Bird-B-Gone Introduces Bird-B-Gone Mist; A Programmable Misting unit for Deterring Birds - Bird-B-Gone Mist is an advanced fogging system that releases a grape-scented mist into the air to deter pest birds from large open spaces. The unit distributes methyl anthranilate, a grape extract proven to be effective in repelling pest birds. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1691024.htm... Brown College's School Of Design Explores Sustainable Design - Renowned design professional engage community through School of Design Lecture Series (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Interior_Design/Education/prweb1691654.htm... Hayward Baker Announces Staff Promotions at Chicago and Dallas Offices - Hayward Baker, Inc. North America's leading geotechnical contractor, announces staff promotions at its U.S. office locations in Roselle, IL and Dallas-Ft. Worth. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Hayward_Baker/Geotechnical_Contractor/prweb1695574.htm... McGraw-Hill Construction BIM Report Shows Growing Demand for Digital Models, Training - Survey respondents attribute ROIs of 300% to 500% to BIM implementation (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/McGraw-Hill-Construction/BIM-SmartMarket-Report/prweb1697814.htm... Samson Carts Introduces First Sustainable Dolly - New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680874.htm... Shaikh Holdings Wins Best International Golf Development Award For Sanctuary Falls - Shaikh Holdings, a leading Dubai based real estate investment and development company, has won the 2008 'Best International Golf Development' award for their Sanctuary Falls development at the International Property Awards held at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on 7th November, 2008. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Shaikh_Holdings/Best_Golf/prweb1685664.htm... The Marketing Directors' Jacqueline Urgo Named "Person of the Year" by The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York (ABO) - The Marketing Directors' Jacqueline Urgo has been named the 2008 Person of the Year by The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York (ABO). Ms. Urgo was awarded the prestigious honor during ABO's 98th annual Anniversary Dinner-Dance which was held on Thursday, November 6th at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/marketing/Directors/prweb1683474.htm... Industry Experts to Headline the NDRExpo's Debut Conference Program - National disaster recovery and reconstruction experts headline the first National Disaster Reconstruction Expo's (NDRExpo) conference program. The NDRExpo was developed to unite the numerous vertical markets associated with disaster preparation, response, recovery and rebuilding. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680844.htm... CADsmart Releases Revit Skills Assessment Software The First Independent Live Skills Assessment to Capture the Proficiency of Revit Users - Leading developer of CAD & BIM skills assessment software for the AEC sector, CADsmart today announced another world first - a fully interactive skills assessment module for Autodesk's popular Revit® platform. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1675764.htm... Architectural Services Firm Launches Design Efficiency Website to Help Developers Maximize Profits - New website will offer developers a no cost, no obligation review of existing drawings, leading to recommendations that add project value or verification that existing drawings already achieve optimum design efficiency. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1679214.htm... Master Mind Group For Architects Created - New Master Mind Group now available for small architectural firms. (PRWEB Dec 1, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1684334.htm... HQ of Leading UK Supermarket Chain Adopts Rainwater Harvesting to Help the Environment - Involvement in what is probably the UK's largest rainwater harvesting scheme at Morrisons' headquarters in Bradford prompted Mike McKee, managing director of gutter and roof trim specialist, Guttermaster, to consider how this technology can be used in other building applications. Rainwater harvesting is a simple and relatively low cost technique that can deliver immediate benefits, have a short pay back and produce an enduring legacy. (PRWEB Nov 29, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1677714.htm... Tallest Building in China Breaks Ground - Design completes super-tall district, showcases sustainable public space. (PRWEB Nov 28, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/worlds_tallest_building/shanghai_china_gensler/prweb1674494.htm... Savvy Affluent Clients Can Save Big Spreading the Holiday Cheer with One-of-a-Kind Stone Furniture On Sale 10% Calculates To Hundreds in Savings! - Hard as a rock to stand the test of time, ergonomically designed for a happy little behind!Cool new designs pulled from the ground, come check us out and the perfect holiday gift maybe found! www.Stone2Furniture.com. (PRWEB Nov 28, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1678444.htm... Carlton Architecture Wins National Award from Builder Magazine - Carlton Architecture of Asheville recently won a Builder's Choice Award from Builder magazine for its design of a residence in The Ramble, Biltmore Forest, Asheville. (PRWEB Nov 28, 2008)
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