UK-based Carl Turner Architects recently unveiled a novel new home designed to address the issue of flooding and unlock new building space on underused waterways. The firm plans to make the blueprints for Floating House available for free download via the Paperhouses open source architecture project, thus enabling anyone with the means to either construct their own Floating House or hire a professional to build it for them.

In its default configuration, Floating House will rest upon a 20 x 7 m (65 x 22 ft) buoyant concrete hull, and can float atop the water like a non-movable houseboat. In addition, if it is to be located on a flood-plain, the home can also rest atop stilts or on a non-floating flood-resistant thick concrete base.

The design shows the two story home's living quarters contained within a 14 x 5 m (45 x 16 ft) cross-laminated timber frame, with a thick layer of insulation and triple-glazed windows. The interior comprises two bedrooms, a study, a bathroom, living room, and a kitchen. A "crow's nest" observation area is situated on the rooftop/upper deck.

A pair of semi-translucent solar panels measuring a total of 84 sq m (904 sq ft) will be affixed to the exterior of Floating House, and Carl Turner Architects says that these should offer sufficient electricity for the occupants. A rainwater-harvesting tank is situated on the roof too, and would provide a renewable source for most of the home's non-drinkable water requirements, according to the firm.

Floating House is just one of a growing number of designs submitted to the Paperhouses project, which was conceived by architect Joana Pacheco as a means of making top-tier architectural designs available to anyone. The blueprints are not yet available, but the idea is that you find a design on the Paperhouses website that you like, download the plans for free, adapt them if required, and eventually build them with or without professional help.

As of writing, those who register to the Paperhouses site are promised the plans for Floating House once they become available.

Sources: Carl Turner Architects, Paperhouses

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FIGMENT, the Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) have announced two winning designs for the 2015 City of Dream Pavilion Competition. Pending approvals and fundraising, both the Billion Oyster Pavilion by New Yorkbased BanG studio and the Organic Growth Pavilion by Madrid- and London-based Izaskun Chinchilla Architects will be assembled on Governors Island and open to the public this summer.

BanG Studios pavilion proposal incorporates the New York Harbor Schools Billion Oyster Project, which focuses on the long-term benefits of growing new oyster beds in the harbor. The pavilions base will be comprised of custom Reef Balls to create an artificial habitat for the oysters, and it will be topped with a woven canopy. After the pavilion is decommissioned at the end of the summer, the will be donated to the school and its materials will be reused on Governors Island.

Billion Oyster Pavilion by BanG Studio, Brooklyn (2014 BanG Studio)

The Organic Growth Pavilion proposal by Izaskun Chinchilla Architects was also inspired by nature and features recycled materials, such as broken umbrellas, old stools, and damaged bicycle wheels. The proposal draws awareness to the large amount of waste in landfills and provides solutions for recycling the pavilion after its use, such as indoor chandeliers and seasonal protection for outdoor spaces.

Organic Growth Pavilion by Izaskun Chinchilla Architects, Madrid/London (2014 Izaskun Chinchilla Architects)

After reviewing more than 100 submissions, the jury selected five finalists who had one month to develop their designs. The three additional finalists were: The Pulp Pavilion by MegaZoo, Tied Together by Hou de Sousa, and Galassia by Michele Zanella.

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Reston, VA (PRWEB) January 20, 2015

June R. Jewell, CPA and President & Chief Executive Officer of AEC Business Solutions is honored to be participating as a jury member in the 2015 Architecture Business Plan Competition. The Business Plan Competition was developed by Charrette Venture Group to encourage more architects to start their own design firms and to inspire a broader dialog about the role as an entrepreneur in the A&E field.

June has 28 years of experience in helping AEC firms improve business management processes and is a sought after speaker at industry events and conferences. She is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increase Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms.

In addition to Ms. Jewell the 2015 jury panel will include Rena M. Klein, FAIA and national recognized expert in small firm practice; author Mark R. LePage, AIA and founder and partner at Fivecat Studio Architecture, a leading residential design firm; and Matt Ostanik, AIA and founder of the Architecture Business Plan Competition as well as president of Charrette Venture Group.

Our 2014 business plan competition was a great success, and we are very pleased to continue the competition in 2015. There is tremendous interest in the architecture profession about entrepreneurship, and there is a clear need for more resources to help architects be successful as entrepreneurs, said Matt Ostanik.

The competition is open to registered architects in the United States and/or Canada, who are considering starting a design firm or who have started a new firm within the past ten years. There is no fee to enter and the first prize winner of the competition will receive $10,000. All interested participants should register online by February 3, 2015. A three-page summary of their business plan must be submitted by March 3, 2015. Winners will be announced on May 14, 2015 at a special reception during the American Institute of Architects National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

For detailed rules, the full competition timeline and additional resources on how to write a business plan, please visit the competition website at http://www.architectbusinessplancompetition.com/.

About AEC Business Solutions AEC Business Solutions, LLC is committed to helping AEC firms make more money on projects. It is our mission to work closely with our clients in providing tools, training and assessments that will help them find the lost dollars in their business.

We have developed an innovative solution that will help you transform your organization, and hold your staff accountable to goals and actions, giving you a measurable return on investment. http://www.AECBusiness.com

About Charrette Venture Group The Charrette Venture Group is focused on developing a knowledge base of best practices, innovations and successful tactics, and applying this knowledge to help entrepreneurial architects start and grow their firms. Our ultimate purpose is to support and enable entrepreneurial architects and designers who are changing the world.

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Saltville council members gave their blessing Tuesday night to a master plan for the Saltville Playground being developed by QC Landscape Architects of Abingdon.

Nathan Brown, senior landscape architect, described plans for the playground that include an outdoor classroom, educational stations explaining local history and characteristics, an earthen amphitheater and a community garden that can be used as a teaching area. A staircase could be constructed from the parking lot above The Salt Trail that connects to the playground.

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Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) January 20, 2015

Two career healthcare-focused designers have earned certificates from Villanova University and have built upon the knowledge they have obtained working with healthcare clients for many years.

Shane Williams, AIA, ACHA, a Design Practice Area Leader with Array Architects since 2010, offers his talents blending hospitality elements that enhance the patient experience with operational efficiency. Shane ensures that every projects big idea is translated into the smallest of details.

As a healthcare designer, the Villanova University Lean Six Sigma Healthcare course offers a specific focus of Lean processes and tools that are immediately impactful to our projects and clients, with relevant examples and case studies. What we studied reinforces the importance of efficiency and effectiveness in todays healthcare delivery. The knowledge gained throughout the course is immediately applicable to the challenges that we are working on with our clients and a foundation for continuous improvement, stated Williams.

As Regional Vice President of the Southwest Region since 2010, Marsha Whitt, AAHID, EDAC, NCIDQ, brings a deep understanding of all aspects of project design and delivery, combined with a roll up her sleeves attitude allows her to excel in managing teams through the dynamic process of design and construction. She enjoys working directly with senior hospital staff to ensure their organizations values, business goals, and project expectations are achieved. She also works closely with the construction management team monitoring the projects schedule and budget. Whitt commented that, "During the course, practical examples focused on the increasing throughput - not 'fixing' a problem with new equipment. That type of lean thinking will make an immediate impact on our clients' bottom line, staff satisfaction and patient relations."

The Lean focus of the Array team includes our unique approach to project delivery which moves beyond conventional design services and focuses on sustainable business solutions for todays evolving healthcare environment. We believe healthcare design projects must focus on providing high value solutions that support best practices, foster collaboration, promote outstanding patient experiences and anticipate future flexibility.

About Array Architects: We are a team of architects and designers with unique backgrounds, but we all have one thing in common - we share a strong desire to use our expertise and knowledge to design solutions that will help people in moments that matter most. This focus makes us leaders in our field. Together, we discover optimal solutions with our clients. It is our four decades of specialization that allows for effective communication, collaboration, and precision in the complex, changing world of healthcare.

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Sean Goodsell Architects, who designed the MPavilion in Melbourne, are one of two Australian firms still in contention. Photo: Earl Carter

The Art Gallery of New South Wales has narrowed the list of architecture firms vying for its ambitious $450 million Sydney Modern project from 12 to five, and there are no Sydney firms in the running.

Two Australian firms are still in contention for the prestigious project - Kerry Hill Architects, based in Singapore and Perth, and the Melbourne-based Sean Goodsell Architects - but Sydney firm Candalepas Associates failed to make the cut.

The two Australian firms join Tokyo and Paris-based Kengo Kuma and Associates, Mumbai and Boston-based RMA Architects and Tokyo's SANAA, which designed Manhattan's New Museum of Contemporary Art Building, in stage two of the competition.

Confident: Art Gallery of NSW director Michael Brand says the Sydney Modern should be ready by 2021. Photo: Brett Hemmings

Stage one of the selection process was anonymous: the jury - which includes AGNSW director Michael Brand, Sydney architect Glenn Murcutt, Hetti Perkins and others - assessed high-level concepts submitted by each firm, without knowing from whom the concepts came.

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"Only after we picked the five concepts were we able to reveal whose concepts they were," Dr Brand said.

He added that while no Sydney firms made the finalists lists, Sydney architects are represented in the jury and were involved in drawing up guidelines for the competition. There is also potential for local firms to work with the ultimate winner as the process moves forward.

LMW Corporate Headquarters, in Caoimbatore, India, designed by RMA Architects. Photo: Rajesh Vora

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