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Architectural Billings Index up for U.S., lags in West
The Architectural Billings Index for the nation was positive in September for the first time in two years, but billings in the western region that includes Colorado weren’t, according to the index released Wednesday. The ABI, compiled by The American Institute of Architects, is a leading economic indicator of construction activity. It reflects the nine-
Architecture profession (Down Under) leads surge in country’s employment
News brief – October 2010 Via Architecture & Design A rebound in the architecture profession is helping drive the overall labor market recovery in Australia. Commenting on the rise in the official labor force figures yesterday, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans attributed the growth to a rebound in professions in law and architecture. “They’re quick to
Ground Zero mosque likened to Superman’s HQ
Do you agree? As a building design professional what is your critique of this design? This author is not interested in your political views on whether you agree the mosque should or should not be built. Hat tip to UK Telegraph. Futuristic designs for an Islamic centre and mosque near the site of the September 11,
Calvin Klein Shop Designer Pawson’s Stripped-Down Buildings Inspire Monks
The Calvin Klein store in Manhattan seems an unlikely inspiration for a monastery. Yet Trappist monks leafing through a book were so taken with the look of the Madison Avenue flagship that they hired its architect John Pawson to build their monastery in the Czech Republic — and won him critical acclaim. “Architecture is one
Prospects for Architect Jobs, Future Employment
Optimistically speaking. demand for architects seems understandably uncertain through the year 2011. While filling positions within the architectural field will depend on geographic location of employment, and specialty in the field, among many influences. Since architect employment is affected more so by the overall trend of commercial building construction and re-development efforts than many construction-related
The Manifesto House in Chile by James & Mau and Infiniski
Project Name: Infiniski Manifesto House Location: Curacaví, Chile Area: 160 m2 Architect: James & Mau Construction: Infiniski Renewable Energy: Infiniski + Geotek Landscaping: Infiniski Year: 2009 Furniture: Cómodo Studio Photography: Antonio Corchera Architects James & Mau, or Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano are also founders and partners of Infiniski, a new concept for sustainable building
OMA reveals plans for new cultural district in Hong Kong
Last week, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority unveiled OMA’s conceptual masterplan for a major new arts district in Hong Kong. Under OMA’s plan – one of three competing proposals – the 40 hectare waterfront site facing Victoria Harbour would become an authentic environment of three urban villages embedded in a new public park, Hong
Grand Opening of China World Trade Tower in Beijing
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), along with China World Trade Center Co. Ltd., announced yesterday the grand opening of the China World Trade Tower, an 81-story, mixed use building set in Beijing’s Central Business District. The tower, which was designed by SOM and contains office, meeting, restaurants, and the China World Summit Wing hotel,
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Beautiful Underground Aloni House Blends in With the Earth
This stunning underground home by Deca Architecture utilizes a natural palette of materials to maintain a low profile while complementing the serene Mediterranean landscape that surrounds it. Situated in a small valley with views of the coast, the Aloni house consists of two stone walls bridged by a beautiful green roof that spans two adjacent
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