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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) The warm up has started, and it seems, at long last, spring has arrived. Now many businesses across the Twin Cities arent wasting any time taking advantage of it.

Im ready for it, said Josh Petzel, general manager of The Local in downtown Minneapolis.

Petzel says seeing 60s in the forecast has him excited. The Local plans to setup their patio on the Nicollet Mall on Friday.

I think it sounds absolutely fantastic, and this is from a guy who loves winter and loves to play hockey outside, he said.

Twin Cities Patios To Open This Weekend

One year ago, The Local and a number of other restaurants on the mall had already been serving food and drinks on their patios for more than a month. Petzel says their sister restaurant, Kierans Irish Pub on 1st Avenue, is doubly excited since Twins baseball is underway.

Theyre dying to get some nice weather over there. Imagine all the fans who want to enjoy a baseball game without a blanket and parka, Petzel said.

South of the downtown Minneapolis in Uptown, a number of roof top decks have tables and chairs setup, but a little bit of snow can be found in the corners of the patios.

Last year, we opened up the first week in March, said Scott Harken, the manager at Stellas Fish Caf on Lake Street.

Now Stellas will open their sky deck the last week in April. The deck offers one of the best 360 degree views of the Twin Cities skyline.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has declined to adopt rules regulating how late bars and taverns can allow customers to drink on outdoor patios.

Currently, sales and service can continue until last call at 2:30 a.m. The proposal called for it to stop at 1 a.m. on weekends and 11 p.m. on weekdays.

The city of Portland generally wants the patios closed at 10 p.m. But Mayor Charlie Hales testified Thursday that the city ultimately seeks greater flexibility than a one-size-fits-all statewide approach. For example, time restrictions for bars in residential neighborhoods might not make sense for bars located in Old Town.

The commission voted unanimously against taking action.

Commissioner Michael Harper said too many questions remained unanswered to support rules that could put people out of work.

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Colorado-based residential architecture firm, Godden | Sudik Architects has added renowned architect and remodeling specialist, Doug Walter to its award-winning architectural staff.

Centennial, CO (PRWEB) April 25, 2013

We are thrilled to have such an experienced and accomplished architect join our growing firm, said Gary Godden, one of Godden | Sudiks principal owners. Doug Walter is a remodeling industry expert, and his experience in high end remodel, repair and alteration projects is unequaled, adds Godden.

Doug Walter Architects, a firm Doug owned and managed for over 34 years, earned over 115 awards for work on older structures, for planning and designing cost-effective additions that fit a homes unique style, for unique custom home design, for innovative commercial work, and for charity work.

When asked about his history, Mr. Walter offered, My firm designed and oversaw projects for up to 20 separate clients each year. Many of these jobs were in covenant-controlled or landmark districts where my experience was tested. Walter added, I have a long track record and interest in sustainable building, and have won an award from the Governors Office of Energy Conservation, received coverage on the PBS show, House for All Seasons about energy retrofits. I am credentialed as both a LEED AP and a NAHB Certified Remodeling Professional. Doug Walter is also well connected to the historic preservation community, and is a frequent presenter of educational seminars on working in Landmark neighborhoods, designing additions that fit, lighting and daylighting, and universal design, to trade and consumer audiences.

Walter has also received two awards from The National Trust for Historic Preservation for sympathetic additions and won the Best Sympathetic Addition award from Historic Denver in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Im excited and invigorated to bring my unique experience to this energetic team of skilled professionals at Godden | Sudik Architects. Im confident that, together, we can accomplish magnificent things for our professional and residential clients, Walter adds.

Walter is an active volunteer for the Home Builders Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Jewish Family Service and Easter Seals as well as working on the HBA Remodelers Council. He also donates time to the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing Task Force, developing curriculum for an advanced Certified Aging in Place course.

Godden | Sudik Architects specializes in residential architectural design for both individuals and builders alike. Now in its 20th year, the company has earned many coveted residential architectural design awards from the industrys most prestigious organizations and associations.

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TORONTO, ON The University of Toronto has chosen Toronto-based Montgomery Sisam Architects (MSA) and U.K.-based Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios as the architects for the new Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CEIE).

The CEIE will serve as the hub of U of T Engineerings collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research, housing interactive spaces for learning and design, as well as a number of multidisciplinary research centres and institutes. The building will also serve as a home for the Facultys recently launched Entrepreneurship Hatchery, which encourages and supports engineering students interested in launching entrepreneurial ventures.

Located on St. George Street, adjacent to iconic Convocation Hall, the CEIE is targeted to open in 2016.

The new building will encourage informal and spontaneous interaction; for it is often through chance encounters that innovation occurs and entrepreneurial thinking flourishes, said Robert Davies of Montgomery Sisam Architects. Such encounters most often happen in the spaces in between, the halls, stairways, lobbies and passages. Set teaching spaces should be standardized and flexible to allow for change in the future whereas the shared public spaces; lounges, club space should be unique, dynamic and memorable environments.

The Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship is the central component of U of T Engineerings $200 million fundraising effort, part of Boundless: the Campaign for the University of Toronto. Through its interdisciplinary and collaborative intent, the Centre encapsulates Engineerings campaign goals and future, including developing global engineering leaders, nurturing engineering innovation and entrepreneurship, transforming biomedical engineering and human health, advancing information communications technology and reshaping the future of energy, the environment and sustainability.

U of T Engineering Dean Cristina Amon said she is looking forward to working with Montgomery Sisam Architects and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios on the project. These two firms, with their experience in designing innovative research, learning and teaching spaces, have shown they have the vision to create a signature building that will foster the boundless energy and creativity needed for the future of engineering in Canada, Amon said.

Founded in 1978, Montgomery Sisam Architects (MSA) is a mid-sized architectural firm based in Toronto. MSA has designed such buildings as the Island Yacht Club and the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre and has won more than 65 provincial, national and international awards, including the 2011 Architectural Firm Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The firm has extensive ties with the University of Toronto. Many of its architects including Davies are U of T graduates. MSA has worked on other U of T projects, including the revitalization of the St. George Campus Exam Centre, and the Arts and Administration building and Joan Foley Hall at U of Ts Scarborough campus.

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, also founded in 1978, is based in London, England, and has an international reputation for design quality, for pioneering environmental expertise and a radical architectural approach. It has designed more than 60 educational buildings, in England and around the world.

Professor Emeritus Ron Venter, who chairs the project planning committee for the Centre, said the joint proposal from the two firms was very impressive. Were excited to be working with a local company that understands our vision and an international firm with a global reputation for sustainable, groundbreaking educational buildings.

He noted that MSA has developed several projects in similar urban settings and has particular strengths in addressing community concerns. The architects and the university will work closely with the university community, our neighbours and the City of Toronto as the Centre is designed and built. The end result will be a signature building that we can all be proud of.

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Architectural Resource, a leading Ann Arbor architectural firm, announces one of its projects will be featured on the NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes this Saturday, April 27, 2013 and Sunday, April 28, 2013. Tour a charming circa 1920's bungalow.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (PRWEB) April 24, 2013

Based on the principles of esteemed fellow architect Sarah Susanka and her game-changing, circa-1998 book The Not So Big House, Architectural Resource redesigned a 1,800 square foot bungalow. By actually reducing square footage, the design approach valued quality over quantity and tailored the home for the way the family really lived.

The project entails a complete remodel of the main level kitchen, family room, daily entry, private rear porch and basement stairway. Architectural Resource literally transformed the home using innovative design solutions, removing a decrepit solarium and employing an inspired, re-envisioned layout.

"This house is so incredibly easy to live in! said the homeowner and Architectural Resources client. Demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship in a residence of modest scale, the public is invited to see great ideas for their own homes whether they are new, remodels, additions or 'subtractions'. More information on the project can be found at http://www.ArcResTour.com.

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This home is project number one, one of the 5 from the Plymouth Projects Ensemble, a subset of the total 14 stellar projects located in Ann Arbor and Plymouth that will be featured on this year's NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes. The NARI tour is an annual spring event showcasing the best in residential remodeling design and construction. For additional information and to download the tour brochure and annual NARI membership directory, go to http://www.narisemich.org/.

About Architectural Resource

Headed by Michael Klement, AIA, Architectural Resource is a nationally recognized, award-winning, Ann Arbor-based architectural design firm specializing exclusively in the residential design of new homes, cottages, additions, remodels, and renovations. Featured in Sarah Susankas recent Not So Big Remodeling book, Architectural Resource creates tasteful designs which are space and resource efficient. As Michigans leading Green residential design firm, Architectural Resource has been responsible for the design of the States first three USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum level remodels. Since the firm's inception in 1991, our mission has been to create beautiful buildings that are healthy and energy efficient. http://www.architecturalresource.com.

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OCALA, FL--(Marketwired - Apr 24, 2013) - The last three years brought 19 named storms off the east coast with only 10 being named hurricanes. Hurricane Sandy was the only storm in 2012 to reach a category three-hurricane status, demolishing anything in her way and leaving several towns in rubble. Window Pros of Florida knows how lucky Florida residents have been over the last 8 years with no hurricane's hitting Florida land and have stock piled a ton of quality replacement windows and energy efficient windows to prepare for this year's possibility of Florida being hit hard.

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