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Industry: Architecture 250SOUTH, a once-abandoned warehouse in Rochester, NY that has been reinvented by PLAN Architectural Studio, PC into a vibrant, mixed-use building, wins a coveted 2010 American Institute of Architects... (PRWeb July 30, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4323654.htm The family-owned Florida Company that helped revolutionize the industry nearly two decades ago has introduced fully-equipped project kits, making handcrafted stone and tile accessible and fun for even... (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/tile_stone_making/do-it-yourself_kits/prweb4150224.htm Sprung from Rome University, Roman Homes prepares quality Rome apartment and villa rentals with finest service and support. (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4313574.htm Industry-leading Internet bidding platform to distribute data to Reed Construction Data project news customers (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/RCD/07/prweb4318924.htm Approval Follows Successful Completion of Unprecedented Full Scale Bi-Axial Testing of ConXL? Connection to Meet OSHPD?s Protocol (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/hospital_healthcare/construction_oshpd/prweb4327534.htm The Concrete Network has produced 28 new online videos featuring today?s most popular <a href="http://www.concretenetwork.com/suppliers/" >concrete products</a>. Split... (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/concrete/products/prweb4294254.htm The Solana glass mosaic tile collection now expands to 10 contemporary colors with these three new color additions. Designed to complement almost any design project, the collection is ideally suited... (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/glass_mosaic_tile/mosaic_glass_tile/prweb4297024.htm The new hi-tech facility features an open floor plan with abundant natural light, and encourages workplace collaboration while easily accommodating project flow across programs. Materials from the... (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wrdarchitects/healthdept/prweb4312784.htm X-ISS, a leading provider of expert IT support and disaster recovery planning services for small to medium businesses (SMB?s) in Greater Houston, has announced the launch of a unique, cost-effective... (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4313764.htm Industry leader lends their voice in providing smart solutions to the country?s pressing water infrastructure needs (PRWeb July 29, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4313884.htm
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What's a Real Architect?
A heated discussion has been brewing in the ARE Forum, where a couple members declared that Maya Lin isn't an architect. An artist, yes, but not a real architect. So, I'm scratching my head and wondering, what's a REAL architect? Was Andrea Palladio, who lived long before the age of professional licensing, a real architect? How about Frank Lloyd Wright, who left college after a few semesters?Well, of course they were. But wait! If masters from the past could become architects, why do we need Architect Registration Exams and other architectural licensing requirements?
It's no wonder tempers flared in the ARE Forum.
More: What is an architect? What do the letters after your architect's name mean? Share Your Views: What qualities make an architect great?
What's a Real Architect? originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 09:00:23.
20 Years of Universal Design
Climbing the steep promenade of the Oslo Opera House, I wondered whether a building like this could exist in the United States. The jagged ledges and sudden drops are beautiful and dramatic, but definitely not ADA compliant. Twenty years have passed since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For disabled persons, the law offered much-needed protections. However, architects and home designers faced complex challenges. How could they meet the needs of all people, young and old, abled and disabled? How The Disabilities Act Has Influenced Architecture, from NPR How to Build For Accessibility ADA Accessibility Guidelines Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act
Photo: Oslo Opera House in Oslo, Norway. © Erik Berg
20 Years of Universal Design originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 09:00:52.
Chelsea Clinton's Romantic Wedding Venue
Chelsea Clinton picked an elegant Beaux Arts building as the site for her July 31 wedding. Astor Courts in Rhinebeck, New York is a fitting wedding venue for the daughter of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former USA president Bill Clinton. With a magnificent columned terrace overlooking the Hudson River, Astor Courts is often compared to Louis XIV's Grand Trianon at Versailles.
But, of course, everyone has their own idea of romance. Where did you get married? Tell us about your wedding venue.
Above: Chelsea Clinton Wedding Site, Astor Courts in Rhinebeck, NY. Photo by Chris Fore via Flickr.
Chelsea Clinton's Romantic Wedding Venue originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 09:00:39.
Does Architecture Make You Happy?
Scientists and psychologists say yes! Our physical surroundings affect the way we think and feel, claim researchers who study neuroaesthetics and emodied congnition. But for anyone who's ever designed or decorated a home, all this is old news. In fact, the modern scientific theories sound a lot like the ancient art of feng shui.More: Aesthetics and Happiness: How Space Affects Well-Being, in the Huffington Post Book: The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton (compare prices) Your Turn: Does architecture make you happy? Describe a happy building.
Does Architecture Make You Happy? originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 00:00:21.
Happy Birthday, Arata Isozaki
The bold and inventive architect Arata Isozaki was born on July 23, 1931 in Oita, Kyushu, Japan. Arata Isozaki often integrates Eastern ideas into his designs. Some critics have identified his Isoazki's work with the imaginative, Japanese New Wave movement known as Metabolism. Shown here is Isozaki's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.
Photo of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles © Flickr Member "Jchatoff"
Happy Birthday, Arata Isozaki originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 01:00:42.
Happy Birthday, Richard Rogers
The Pritzker Prize-winning British architect Richard Rogers was born on July 23, 1933 in Florence, Italy. His early years didn't seem promising. Richard Rogers suffered dyslexia and didn't excel in school. But, after a scrape with the law and a stint in the military, Rogers decided to follow in the footsteps of an architect cousin. The rest is history. See drawings and photos of Rogers' grand yet transparent buildings in our Richard Rogers Picture Gallery >>
Illustration: Plan for Tower 3 at the new World Trade Center by Richard Rogers Partnership. Photomontage by Team Macarie, Courtesy Richard Rogers Partnership
Happy Birthday, Richard Rogers originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 01:00:22.
Happy Birthday, Central Park
Central Park in New York City was officially born on July 21, 1853 when the State legislature authorized the City to buy more than 800 acres. The enormous park was designed by America's most famous landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted also helped design the U.S. Capitol grounds and many college campuses.
Photos: Central Park in Winter
Central Park Attractions
Central Park Official Site
Photo: ClipArt.com
Happy Birthday, Central Park originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 01:00:00.
Good Architecture = Good Schools?
When schools perform poorly, it's tempting to pour money into bricks and mortar. But do beautiful schools with modern classrooms help students learn? Architecture critic Rowan Moore and teacher-writer Rich Jones tackled the question in The Guardian.Read the Debate: Do good buildings make for better educated children?
From the Open Architecture Challenge: Winning School Designs
Your Turn: How Can We Build Better Schools?
Good Architecture = Good Schools? originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 09:00:14.
Discovery at Ground Zero
Just when we thought reconstruction on the New York World Trade Center was picking up speed, workers hit a new snag. Or, I should say, an old snag. Twenty feet beneath the construction site, they uncovered the hull of 200-year-old cargo ship.How did a ship end up on the site of the terrorist attacks? Is the New York World Trade Center jinxed?
Not to worry. Archaeologists say that New York's settlers used old ships for landfill when they built the city. The soil is rich with archaeological artifacts. Many were lost in the 1970s, when the earlier World Trade Center buildings were constructed. New York Times Photos: 18th-Century Ship Found at Trade Center Site CNN Videos: Pieces of ship made in 1700s found at ground zero building site Natural History Magazine: Disappearance of the Historic Ship Tijger World Trade Center Construction Timeline
Discovery at Ground Zero originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at 09:00:24.
LEGO Toys Reach New Heights
LEGO® bricks let anyone be an architect with nifty construction toys for grownups. But architect Adam Reed Tucker takes the plastic bricks to a whole new level with huge models of famous structures like the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the Empire State Building.Tucker's LEGO® architecture is on display at the National Building Museum in Washington DC through September 5. Go to the exhibit and you can build your own LEGO® structure and place it in an expanding city.
LEGO Architecture Exhibit at the National Building Museum Architectural Models by Adam Reed Tucker LEGOs for Grownups
LEGO Toys Reach New Heights originally appeared on About.com Architecture on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 09:00:13.
