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Architecture RSS FeedsCan We Design Safer Schools? - Over the past decade, school officials in the United States have developed extensive plans to protect students and staff from violence like the shootings that took place at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School. Drills, lock-downs, and emergency response programs are only part of the solution. What else can we do? For architects, designing safer schools begins with new approaches to environmental design. See: Architects Seek Safer Schools >> ...Feed Source: architecture.about.com Celebrating Danial Burnham -
The legendary urban planner Daniel Burnham was born on September 4, 1846. Drawing upon the City Beautiful movement, Daniel Burnham proposed a plan for Chicago that included extensive parkland and laid the foundation for modern theories of urban design. Burnham also designed some of the world's earliest skyscrapers, including the famous Flatiron Building in New York City.
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... Happy Birthday, Louis Sullivan -
September 3 is the birthday of Louis Sullivan, who is often called America's first truly modern architect. Born in 1856, Sullivan helped pioneer the American skyscraper. He created a "Sullivanesque" style that changed the face of architecture and inspired the work of his student, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Detail on Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo © Mary Ann Sullivan, Digital Im... Beautiful Schools -
A school doesn't have to have a beautiful green lawn, but if you're lucky enough to attend a campus designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, you're really in for a treat. Between 1857 and 1950, the landscape architecture firm founded by Frederick Law Olmsted designed 355 school and college campuses, and each
combines natural beauty, artistry, and a practical approach to urban design.
Olmsted's landscape designs
Is your school beautiful? Tell us about ... Visionary Schools -
Students learn best when they have a safe, comfortable space to interact with their teacher, classmates, and community. What does the ideal school building look like? Check out these award-winning designs:
Teton Valley Community School, Victor, Idaho
The Corporación Educativa y Social Waldorf, Bogota, Colombia
... The Superdome Reborn - Once a refuge for Hurricane Katrina victims, the Louisiana Superdome was a scene of enormous human suffering. Today the Superdome has been refurbished and upgraded, making it one of America's most advanced sports facilities and an icon for Louisiana's recovery. More: The Louisiana Superdome >
Photo: The Louisiana Superdome before Hurricane Katrina. Copyright Louisiana Superdome
... New Orleans: 5 Years After Katrina -
The architecture of New Orleans tells a story of resilience that even Hurricane Katrina could not destroy. Blending traditions from France, the Caribbean, and many other parts of the world, the "Big Easy" offers a year-round festival of design.
Join us for a Mardi Gras of must-see buildings in New Orleans. And, if you've ever visited there--either before or after Katrina--please do send us your favorite New Orleans photo.
Photo: Creole Townhouse in New Orleans... Designing a Cave Hotel in Turkey -
Designing a cave hotel is like making a giant sculpture, writes Evren Küçükdoğan of Dizayn-e Architectural Design.
Küçükdoğan submitted this photo of his work on a cave hotel in the rocky heritage area of Cappadocia, Turkey. Learn more: Architectural Romanticism in Cappadocia, Turkey >
Submit your project to our Architect's ... Islamic Design on Ground Zero -
Plans to build an Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero have stirred impassioned arguments, pro and con. But few people discuss the notion that the New York World Trade Center site incorporated Islamic design elements long before the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Japanese-American architect Minoru Yamasaki had worked with the Saudi royal family on several projects. Researchers say that Yamasaki borrowed ideas from the Muslim holy city of Mecca when he designed New York's World Trade Center Twi... Happy Birthday, Charles Follen McKim -
American Architect Charles Follen McKim was born on August 24 in 1847. With his partners at McKim, Mead & White, he became known for relaxed Shingle Style houses with open floor plans. McKim and his firm also designed grand public buildings like the Boston Public Library and Pennsylvania Station in New York City.
Photo: The Shingle Style ... Upcoming Webinar Aims to Help Attendees Identify Green Building Risks... - The WPL Publishing webinar is tailored for a wide variety of professionals in the construction community, including public and private owners, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, (PRWeb September 04, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4464744.htm... Interactive Event to Address Differing Site Conditions, Resulting... - The WPL Publishing webinar is designed to benefit public and private owners, design professionals, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and attorneys.(PRWeb September 04, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4465214.htm... WPL to Sponsor Multi-Media LEED AP O+M Exam Preparation Program - Included in the program will be a five-part webinar series ? geared toward facilities managers and staff, building owners, brokers, contractors, and others ? that will address energy and water (PRWeb September 03, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4460434.htm... Webinar to Examine Commonly Overlooked Considerations During... - The WPL Publishing webinar is suited for arbitrators, mediators, construction managers, public and private owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers who are interested in (PRWeb September 03, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4461824.htm... New Customer Blog for Leading Aluminium Manufacturer ? Gooding... - Gooding Aluminium the national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium sheets, aluminium profiles and 'made to order' aluminium products have launched a new blog to (PRWeb September 03, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4453984.htm... Blinds Chalet Introduces Platinum Wood Cornice - Blinds Chalet introduces platinum wood cornice.(PRWeb September 02, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wood-cornice/window-blinds/prweb4437634.htm... BUILDER Magazine Ties for Most ASBPE Gold, National Awards - Awards Add to 2010 Jesse H. Neal Award and National Association of Real Estate Editors? Best Residential Trade Magazine Award(PRWeb September 02, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4448404.htm... Kiefer Installs UV Pool Sanitation System at Prominent Midwestern High... - With intentions to provide students with the cleanest, safest pool environment available, New Trier High School adopts a new (PRWeb September 02, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4454994.htm... American Fluorescent Introduces Taylor Lighting Collection - American Fluorescent has introduced the Taylor Collection, a contemporary/transitional line of designer lighting ? perfect for many applications ? with easy-to-clean white linen shades and polished (PRWeb September 02, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4448544.htm... CADLearning Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorials Published - 4D Technologies, an Autodesk Authorized Publisher specializing in self-paced eLearning for CAD and BIM software, announced today that it has published its CADLearning Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 (PRWeb September 02, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4451644.htm... MDT Expands into Stadium Market Place as Innovative Umbrellas Take... - MDT's Tulip Umbrella Provides a Sophisticated Addition to Any Stadium Landscape(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4356254.htm... Introducing Faux Wood Beam Archways ? First in Industry - Until now, curved beams and trusses to form archways had to be painstakingly made from real wood. But new technology and manufacturing processes have finally brought faux beam archways and trusses to (PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4331094.htm... Pioneer Millworks Expands West Coast Team - Pioneer Millworks is pleased to announce the addition of Ross Burtness to the company?s West Coast sales team, signaling the company?s growth and confidence in the Western market.(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pioneermillworkswestcoast/salesrossburtness/prweb4448564.htm... New Ways of Working Announces Research Plans for Upcoming Year - New Ways of Working plans to investigate work performance measurement and innovation.(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/new_ways_of_working/research_agenda/prweb4448614.htm... Landscape Structures, the Leader in Inclusive Play Playgrounds, to... - A very important and often overlooked aspect of playground design, which is addressed with the Inclusive Play concept, is accessibility for children with sensory disabilities. Inclusive Play (PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4448954.htm... PortaFab Expands Line of Cleanroom Windows with New Beveled Window - Designed specifically for cleanroom applications, the absence of a ledge on the beveled cleanroom window makes it easier to clean while the design eliminates corners that often collect dust, particles (PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/cleanroom/windows/prweb4449114.htm... Cooper Industries, EPIC, Honeywell Aerospace, and Audi among the... - The industry leading technical conference will take place on October 25 ? 27, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California.(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4449604.htm... PlanSwift Offers Teaching Resources Through Academic Program - Products Available for Educators and Students(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/PlanSwift/Academic/prweb4450424.htm... Zurn to Open New Inventory Distribution Facility in Philadelphia - Zurn Industries, LLC will be holding a grand opening September 9th, 2010, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at their new distribution facility, located at 37 Runway Rd, Levittown, PA.(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Zurn-Industries/Philadelphia-Facility/prweb4450434.htm... Paradise Found: Redlands Mesa Golf Community Unveils Distinctive New... - <a href="http://www.redlandsmesa.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp" onclick="linkClick(this.href)">Redlands Mesa Golf</a> Community, the award-winning golfing enclave located in Grand Junction, Colorado, (PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/golf_community/dream_home/prweb4451494.htm... Duracell, Energizer, Texas Instruments and Motorola Mobility in... - The one day program will take place on Thursday, September 30 at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, California.(PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4451704.htm... Georgia Data Center Uses Energy Education Dashboard to Display... - Georgia Data Center is using an Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard developed by QA Graphics to show staff and visitors the data center?s real-time building performance data and provide education (PRWeb September 01, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/education/prweb4452914.htm... Wall-Ties & Forms and The Tagos Group Sign Partnership Agreement to... - The Goal Is to Assist Local Governments and Private Investors in Addressing a Critical Shortage of Safe, Affordable Housing(PRWeb August 31, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4379544.htm... Copyright © 2010, Whitecraft Software Company. All Rights Reserved. |