Sensitivity, Creativity, Sustainability. MARIO CUCINELLA ARCHITECTS: BUILDING GREEN FUTURES
October 9 through November 23, 2012 Istituto Italiano di Cultura - 496 Huron Street, TorontoFrom:IICCulturalTorontoViews:0 0ratingsTime:05:08More inEducation
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Architects #39;s Asylum Promotional Minecraft Livestream (Minecraft)
!!!SERVER IP IN THE DESCRIPTION!!! Welcome to the stream. My name is KC and I will be promoting the server: Architechs #39;s Asylum. Go ahead and join the server (IP BELOW) and let the server know you are from the stream and we #39;ll start you up nice. Be nice or get you get blocked and your comments removed. I do take breaks from time to time. Please feel free to leave me suggestions on what I should do. Anyways, hope you have fun. Feel free to follow me on twitter and tweet at me if you please. TWITTER: twitter.com Server IP: ASYLU.ME Architect #39;s Asylum Website: architectsasylum.netFrom:KCMcCray117Views:0 0ratingsTime:05:00:00More inGaming
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LAPD Architects Blog 2 - Planning
Trevor Avery and Opinder Liddar from LAPD Architects share their insight and in depth knowledge of the build process in a series of video blogs. For more information visit the site at http://www.lapdarchitects.co.uk The film was designed and produced by Glue Films.From:lapdarchitectsViews:0 0ratingsTime:05:33More inPeople Blogs
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LAPD Architects Blog 6 - On Site Control
Trevor Avery and Opinder Liddar from LAPD Architects share their insight and in depth knowledge of the build process in a series of video blogs. For more information visit the site at http://www.lapdarchitects.co.uk The film was designed and produced by Glue Films.From:lapdarchitectsViews:0 0ratingsTime:06:07More inPeople Blogs
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Sarah Wigglesworth, DAS MATTER Lecture Series.f4v
MATTER is a series of lectures hosted by the Ryerson Department of Architectural Science. This video was recorded in Fall 2012. A UK based company, SWA is a new voice in architecture, chosen as one of the top 10 International Architects by Architectural Record renowned for its commitment to environmental and social sustainability. For more info visit http://www.swarch.co.ukFrom:archcommvideosViews:0 0ratingsTime:01:48:11More inEducation
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Monday 26 November 2012
AN architectural practice is hoping for growth after being commissioned to work on an extension for the headquarters of Jim McColl's Clyde Blowers Capital.
AN architectural practice is hoping for growth after being commissioned to work on an extension for the headquarters of Jim McColl's Clyde Blowers Capital.
Inkdesign has just secured the planning permission and building warrant to extend the main Clyde Blowers office building in East Kilbride as part of a 2.75 million project which is likely to start in the spring of 2014.
The Glasgow firm has also completed a 120,000 refurbishment of 800 square metres of office space to give Mr McColl's company some additional space at its base.
Mr McColl hired Ink-design after being impressed by the extension work the business had done at the headquarters of Michelle Mone's MJM, which is also based in East Kilbride.
Maurice Hickey, Ink-design's managing director, runs the practice along with his wife Lisa Fugaccia, who is creative director, and design director Carlo Guidi.
Mr Hickey has plans to grow the practice in the coming months. He said: "[We are] considering expanding our own office from the south side of Glasgow into the Merchant City area which would enable us to take on more staff.
"Most of our work comes from clients' recommendations and we are now building up an impressive reputation in the commercial, industrial and leisure sectors thanks to people like Jim McColl and Michelle Mone.
"Working with two of Scotland's leading business people has been a great experience. They have a great attitude and trust us to get on with the job.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAPHISOFT, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects, is proud to announce that ArchiCAD 16 has won three prestigious awards at the seventh annual Construction Computing Magazine Awards in the UK.
Affectionately known as 'The Hammers,' the Construction Computing Awards showcase and reward the technology, tools and solutions for the effective design, construction, maintenance, and modification of commercial buildings, residential and social housing and civil engineering projects of all sizes. In addition to the main category of Product of the Year, GRAPHISOFT also took home awards in 2012 for BIM Product of the Year for ArchiCAD 16, and Mobile Product of the Year for BIMx; the company was also runner up for the Environmental Project of the Year involving EuroBuild and their M-Labs project.
About ArchiCADArchiCAD 16, the latest version of GRAPHISOFT's award-winning design software for architects, introduces a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions to ease the creation, sharing, and finding of custom BIM Components. Built-in Energy Evaluation turns ArchiCAD 16 into the "greenest" BIM solution available on the market today.
About BIMxBIMx is an interactive environment that allows users to explore full BIM models without holding a license of the professional authoring software in which the building model was originally created. With BIMx, ArchiCAD users have been able to publish self-running BIMx models for their clients to run on desktop computers (Win/Mac); on iOS and Android devices, BIMx puts BIM into the hands of all stakeholders not actively involved in the actual creation of the BIM model such as contractors, builders, clients, owners, and principals of design practices as well.
About GRAPHISOFTGRAPHISOFT ignited the BIM revolution with ArchiCAD, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as the revolutionary GRAPHISOFT BIM Server, the world's first real-time BIM collaboration environment, and the GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner, the world's first fully integrated building energy modeling application. GRAPHISOFT's innovative solutions have fundamentally changed the way architects around the world design and collaborate. GRAPHISOFT has been a part of theNemetschek Group since its acquisition in 2007.
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"Conditional permits" require architects to be retained for a projects life.
LOCAL councils are increasingly using ''conditional permits'' on larger, more complex inner-city buildings that require developers to retain the architect for the life of the project.
Port Phillip, Darebin, Moreland and Yarra councils are leading the trend towards mandating architects' ongoing involvement in buildings they are originally commissioned to create.
A specific permit condition prescribing the ''ongoing involvement of the architect'' throughout the construction phase was first introduced by Yarra Council in 2008.
Since then the practice has spread across inner-urban areas.
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It has also become common overseas. Architects and local authorities in Britain use a ''Section 106 Agreement'' to impose financial penalties on projects that fail to employ an architect for the length of a project.
A spokeswoman for Yarra Council said no figures were available on the number of permits issued with that specific condition, but they were in place on most large projects.
''The intended purpose is to maintain the integrity of the project for the duration of the development,'' the spokeswoman said.
Melbourne architecture firm Rothelowman has been involved with four projects where it is the stipulated architect on the planning permit. They include developer Hamton's 600-apartment Haven and Eden development under construction in Victoria Street, Abbotsford.
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ST. PETERSBURG After months of public feedback running the gamut from contempt to acclaim to indifference architects of the city's proposed replacement for the current Pier have unveiled further design changes they hope will win broad approval.
A voluminous document released on the city's website Monday evening gives a detailed description of what can be expected, how the new Pier will be built and promises to deliver the $50million project within budget.
The fine-tuning has wrought a number of changes to the iconic concept known as the Lens submitted by Michael Maltzan Architecture more than a year ago as part of an international design competition to create a new St. Petersburg Pier.
Among the highlights:
A restaurant is being proposed at the Lens, where previously there had been mention only of a gelato stand.
A waterfront restaurant, this one at the landside approach south of Spa Beach, is also being proposed for what will be known as the Hub, an area that will include space for retail.
Shaded areas along the project's two looping bridges will include places to sit, rest and take in the view.
One of the two bridges, referred to as the overwater drive, will accommodate pedestrians, service and emergency vehicles and have two balconies for shade and relaxation and a tram stop adjacent to the new Pier's marina.
The other span, called the overwater bridge, will be for bikes and pedestrians and will offer a marina outlook, described as a shaded promenade with benches for sitting and boat watching.
A floating dock will accommodate only non-motorized watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, standup paddleboards and silent electric vessels. The original concept included motor boats.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk University, Booth #645 --Epson America will offer hands-on demonstrations of its new line of large-format color plotters at Autodesk University 2012 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this week. Epson's booth (#645) will showcase the new T-Series line the Epson SureColor T3000, T5000 and T7000 designed specifically for today's engineering and scientific professionals, including live demos and a variety of output samples on different media types. In addition, attendees are invited to stop by to enter for a chance to win an Epson SureColor T3000 24-inch plotter at the show.
"Autodesk University attracts design professionals from around the world and offers an engaging forum for attendees to learn, network and explore," said Timothy Check, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. "We are looking forward to talking and interacting with design professionals to look at how Epson's latest printing technologies can impact today's workflows, helping professionals share and communicate their designs."
In addition to ongoing technology demonstrations at the booth, Epson is also supporting this year's Creative Studio and Education lounge with its latest tools and technology for digital content creation and design professionals the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 and R3000 13-inch printers. The Creative Studio and Education lounge will give designers, artists and professionals a chance to be creative, experiment with designs, and mix mediums in new and imaginative ways, as well as walk away with designs in hand.
Epson's participation at this year's Autodesk University will give attendees a chance to experience a range of Epson professional imaging solutions, including:
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonProImaging) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
1 Single page print speed is based on print engine speed only; multi-page print speed is based on printing and cutting time for a 10-page 34" W x 22" L sized drawing (the T3000 is slightly slower). Total throughput time depends on workstation configuration, file size, print resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
Note: Specifications are subject to change. Epson, Epson Stylus, Epson UltraChrome, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, Epson UltraChrome K3, MicroPiezo, and SureColor are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. AMC is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
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