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Architecture RSS FeedsThis 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 ...Feed Source: architecture.about.com 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 ... Which Home Design Software is Best? - I've been taking a new look at home design software programs, trying to decide which ones would make the best gifts. Some are so easy, even a beginner can draw ... 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)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1670974.htm... Custom Wall Murals Build a big Impression at new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago - Commerce Color worked with Sally Corporation, a leading animatronics, amusement park and retail entertainment design and development company, to build a big impression at the newly opened LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago. (PRWEB Nov 28, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1675234.htm... 4Window.com, The Premier Custom Window Fashions Site On The Web Offering Additional 10 Percent Off On Any Order - This exciting website www.4window.com brings a new generation of the way window fashions are going to be introduced to the people that are interested in upgrading their window fashions. Its main focus is on combining affordability, high-end quality and most importantly, hands on experience with the product before you buy it. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1669474.htm... ConcreteNetwork.com Releases New Concrete Calculator Widget for Contractors - ConcreteNetwork.com offers a downloadable concrete calculator widget for convenient calculations. The calculator widget allows contractors to calculate precise amounts of concrete needed to complete concrete slabs, footings and columns. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1662974.htm... Construction Management Software Integrates Schedule - Architects, contractors, construction managers and developers can now view the complete schedule from within the Construction Communicator online construction management software. This helps the construction team share information, analyze schedule updates, and manage the building project more effectively. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1664014.htm... Buy Railings New Handrails and Footrails to Provide Steadier Footing this Winter - It's winter time, and if the snow hasn't hit yet, it will soon. In all conditions, however, safety is always an issue. It's not unusual to hear stories from friends about accidents involving slips, trips and falls, but BuyRailings.com has things covered. Especially now, with the tretcherous weather looming, and the busy holiday season approaching, it may be a good idea to invest in some functional additions to home and business decor. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/hand-rails/foot-rails/prweb1668564.htm... Artist Discovers What Cats Have Known For Ages - Glass artist Joy Day created what was to be a gorgeous molded glass decorative bowl, but her cats had other plans for it. After setting the first art bowl down for only seconds, she turned to find one of her cats in it, already pretending to be asleep. She has stumbled upon what her cats claim is the best cat bed in the world. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/UltimateCatBed/MyCatsCradle/prweb1670544.htm... Sagus International Gives Classrooms New Life - Sagus International revitalizes classrooms in two Chicago high schools, transforming their physical environments to improve educational results. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663874.htm... Television Show Expands to Cities Across America by Adding New Programming Focused on Green Companies - Weekly program expands to feature companies offering environmentally friendly products and services in their own television markets. It also produces regular segments on food, entertainment, design and wellness. (PRWEB Nov 26, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663324.htm... 50th Anniversary of Chicago's Our Lady of Angels School Fire - On December 1, 1958, a fire broke out at the Our Lady of Angels Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois. The fire left 92 children and three nuns dead. Many others were seriously injured. This fire, which occurred 50 years ago, is still one of the deadliest school fires in the history of the United States. (PRWEB Nov 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/school/fire/prweb1659064.htm... Mississauga, November 24, 2008 - Stone Selex Chosen as Official Canadian Distributor for Canyon Stone's Manufactured Stone Veneer - Manufactured stone veneer (also known as artificial or faux stone) is a perfect building material for fireplaces. With its low weight, durable finish, and wide range of colors and textures, manufactured stone veneer offers greater flexibility in design and construction than natural stone. While virtually indistinguishable from natural stone in appearance, manufactured stone is easier to install and costs less. (PRWEB Nov 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1621834.htm... I.M. Pei Joins His Son To Create The Centurion - New luxury building is the world's first ground-up condominium designed by Pei Partnership Architects with Pritzker Prize Award-winning architect, I.M. Pei. (PRWEB Nov 25, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649764.htm... Aftercad Software Reveals Commercial Version of Aftercad Online CAD File Sharing and Management Service - Aftercad Online worlds first Service to offer File Management and CAD file viewing, markup & collaboration in a Web browser with no special software. Aftercad Software today unveiled the commercial release of Aftercad Online (ACO), a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering that allows businesses to view, mark-up, manage and publish large and complex CAD files onto the Web, without the need for proprietary viewers. (PRWEB Nov 24, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1660724.htm... Send Technology Announces First User-Friendly E-Mail Encryption Service for Businesses and Individuals - Easy-to-use Send.™ free secure e-mail for protecting confidential information now readily available to small- to medium-size business and individual e-mail users. (PRWEB Nov 24, 2008)
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