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Best Architecture Books of 2008
10 tomes from the superior to the indispensable
by Norman Weinstein December 17, 2008 | 
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Traditional Brick: A Contemporary Solution at University of New Hampshire by Anshen+Allen
Durham, N.H.: New forms and expressions with traditional materials create a forward-looking contemporary building that expresses the engineering disciplines it houses.
by Gregory Hoadley December 11, 2008 | 
(Esto/Anton Grassl) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Making Your Client's Contradictions Productive
Tip #9: Work with your clients' contradictions to discover possible solutions.
by Norman Weinstein December 2, 2008 | 
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Initiate Conversations with Designs that Engage Your Clients.
Tip #8: Write dialogues engaging materials and processes with clients.
by Norman Weinstein November 4, 2008 | 
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Field Notes from the 11th Venice Architecture Biennale - Part 2
The Giardini: "Experimental Architectures" offers a glimpse of 30 countries' current architectural debates and experiments.
by Terri Peters October 31, 2008 | 
(Terri Peters) |
Field Notes from the 11th Venice Architecture Biennale - Part 1
The Arsenale: Betsky's eclectic curating and the polished and thoughtful presentations of the exhibitors make it a challenging, entertaining, and provocative show.
by Terri Peters October 10, 2008 | 
(Terri Peters) |
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WORDS THAT BUILD: Creating a Site Analysis That's Out of Sight
Tip #7: Write a site analysis using words referring to senses beyond sight.
by Norman Weinstein October 8, 2008 | 
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Book Review: You've Got to Draw the Line Somewhere: A review of Drafting Culture: a Social History of Architectural Graphic Standards by George Barnett Johnston
by Norman Weinstein September 30, 2008 | 
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A Treasure Reborn: The Currier Museum of Art by Ann Beha Architects
Manchester, New Hampshire: An important cultural resource reopens its doors after a thoughtful renovation and expansion.
by ArchNewsNow September 23, 2008 | 
(Jonathan Hillyer) |
WORDS THAT BUILD: Learning How to Persuade Through Learning Variations on a Theme
Tip #6: Master a communications tool that generates copious variations on your theme.
by Norman Weinstein September 5, 2008 | 
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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) |
