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INSIGHT: Failing to Protect: Three Actions Our Leaders Must Take in Order to Save America's Crumbling Infrastructure
Miles of Midwest land under 10 feet of water, a major bridge collapsing to the ground, a flood-ravaged New Orleans - these are all images we won't soon forget. But how can we keep history from repeating itself yet again?
by Barry B. LePatner August 28, 2008 | 
(National Transportation Safety Board) |
Book Review: "NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith," edited by Franklin Sirmans: Sharpen your pencils - and get ready to do a NeoHooDoo shimmy
This audacious book is a welcome reminder that no term in contemporary architectural design is as taboo as "vernacular spiritual."
by Norman Weinstein August 26, 2008 | 
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Design by the Bushel: San Francisco design firms work fast to bring Slow Food Nation '08 to the city's front door, August 29 to September 1
by ArchNewsNow August 25, 2008 | 
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Green and Graceful: Sunset Community Centre by Bing Thom Architects
Vancouver, British Columbia: A new community center is now the focal point of culturally diverse neighborhood, both civically and architecturally.
by ArchNewsNow August 21, 2008 | 
(Bob Matheson) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Respecting Key Words as Materials for Building Durable Structures
Tip #5: Recognize the key vocabulary shaping your professional practice and share those keywords with your clients.
by Norman Weinstein August 5, 2008 | 
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Classic Nuance: Simon Hall at Indiana University by Flad Architects
A new research facility fits harmoniously with neighboring historic campus structures.
by Gregory Hoadley July 18, 2008 | 
(Chris Barrett@Hedrich Blessing) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Steering Your Client in the Appropriate Direction
Tip #4: See your writing as a navigational aid so your design intent clearly comes through to your client.
by Norman Weinstein July 8, 2008 | 
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INSIGHT: Bowling Alone in Urbanistaville
Is living in suburbia the social antidote?
by Richard Carson June 24, 2008 | 
(argentinatravel.com) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Playing with the Flow of Communication
Tip #3: Use language that playfully enhances the flow of design intentions between you and your client.
by Norman Weinstein June 10, 2008 | 
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Break, Pivot, Fuse: Conundrums of Shifting Space: The Daly Street Lofts by Joseph Giovannini
Los Angeles: Live/work lofts take on a new life - temporarily - as experimental exhibition spaces open to the public for the next two weekends.
by ArchNewsNow May 14, 2008 | 
(MKDunn Studios) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Clarifying Presentations to Clients through Rhythmic Emphasis
Tip #2: Use rhythmic accents to create a persuasive story to your client.
by Norman Weinstein May 9, 2008 | 
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Infill in Green: 22nd Street Condominiums by John Maniscalco/Architecture
San Francisco: Lorax Development backs up its environmental claims with a GreenPoint Rated label for an infill project in the city's Mission District.
by Jennifer Roberts April 15, 2008 | 
(Mike Kerwin / Lorax Development LLC) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Coping with chaotic communication challenges
Tip #1: Learn to enjoy communicating with your client.
by Norman Weinstein April 11, 2008 | 
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Architecture Supermodels: Report from SmartGeometry Conference
Parametric design is set to revolutionize the way buildings are designed and built.
by Terri Peters April 9, 2008 | 
(SmartGeometry / Bentley / Zaha Hadid Studio) |
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Notably Nouvel: 2008 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
This year's recipient will be saying "merci" in Washington, DC.
by ArchNewsNow March 30, 2008 | 
(Ateliers Jean Nouvel) |
Transparent Connections: Princeton University School of Architecture Addition by Architecture Research Office (ARO)
Princeton, New Jersey: A contemporary connection revitalizes two wings of an existing campus building.
by ArchNewsNow March 13, 2008 | 
(Paul Warchol) |
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INSIGHT: Art in Learning: Bringing the Tradition of Sculpture in Architecture to Education
Art incorporated into school architecture can enliven the educational process in unexpected ways.
by Barry Svigals, FAIA February 27, 2008 | 
(Robert Benson Photography) |
INSIGHT: Transit-Oriented Design: An Evolution from Societal Convenience to Environmental Solution
TOD is the model for what multi-family housing will look like in the years ahead.
by John Burcher, AIA February 12, 2008 | 
(DeStefano + Partners) |
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A Bridge Between: California Academy of Sciences and Steinhart Aquarium Transition Facility by Melander Architects
San Francisco: So just where has Nemo been living while the new academy rises in Golden Gate Park?
by ArchNewsNow February 5, 2008 | 
(Richard Barnes) |
High Times in LoDo: As it approaches its 150th anniversary, Denver has become a "Great City" with substantial new housing downtown
by ArchNewsNow January 30, 2008 | 
(Landiscor.) |
