SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 22, 2023

Without a place to call home, the City leased space to conduct city council meetings and house its administration, first from Lane County in the County’s Public Service Building and later (and currently) from Lane Community College at its Mary Spilde Center across the street from the Eugene Public Library.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 7, 2022

and coming to estate sales,’" Macy Eleni (of @blazedandglazed) told House Beautiful in 2020. But the ethical purity of that mission is lost on Americans who can’t see past taboos around death. Why make new stuff (and new trash) when there’s better made—and cheaper—alternatives already available?

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The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 9, 2022

A “new” housing style trend is gaining traction, especially in the Western US. A barndominium (or barndo) is a housing style that combines the words “barn” and “condominium” but isn’t exactly either one. You can check out barndominium floor plans online to visualize the many ways this housing style can be realized.

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BLDGBLOG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I had the pleasure of tagging along with both Trinks and Campana last year as part of my Graham Foundation grant, “ Invisible Cities ,” and a brief write-up of that experience is now online over at WIRED. She called it “the invisible house.”

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With their shiny appearance and customizable colors, quartz countertops are sure to add elegance to your kitchen and value to your house. However, they emerged as a popular countertop material in the ’90s, with the realization of their perks by American consumers. When Did Quartz Countertops Become Popular? source: pinterest.com.

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Architizer

APRIL 27, 2022

While the price tags associated with these items may be unattainable for most, these retail environments offer visitors the rare opportunity to engage with buildings designed by some of architecture’s biggest stars. © Daici Ano. The most recent one took place over the course of three years and reopened in March of 2021 to widespread acclaim.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 6, 2023

Echo neon and Lucky neon are LED neon sign manufacturing companies that produce their neon signs in their in-house studios and offer customers pocket-friendly manufacturer’s prices. . Lucky neon is an American-owned LED neon sign brand with over 5 years of experience. Echo neon offers custom-built services. . Cons of Echo Neon.

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Architizer

APRIL 21, 2023

Pre-colonial structures, such as stilt houses and walled villages, are extant (although a substantial amount of its Cantonese architecture was lost during the Second World War). The region has greatly evolved since it was relinquished by the British Crown, although some traces of its colonial and pre-colonial past remain visible today.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Newer designers are often advised to trademark their creations as best they can to avoid copycats, but now, more than ever before, well-established houses are trying to backtrack and trademark designs that were never protected after those 15-year patents expired. This is why you see so many Eames lounger replicas online.)

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Dwell

JUNE 27, 2012

Since the moment I received my first press release on the "Barbie I Can Be… Architect Doll" (for short, " Architect Barbie "), launched at the 2011 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention, I had a consistently negative response. What does Barbie have to do with architecture? I wondered. This anecdote made me stop and think.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

OCTOBER 20, 2021

All the Queens Houses: An Architectural Portrait of New York’s Largest and Most Diverse Borough by Rafael Herrin-Ferri Jovis , October 2021 Paperback | 4-3/4 x 7 inches | 272 pages | 244 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9783868596564 | €22.00 But Astoria is not alone, as All the Queens Houses makes abundantly clear.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

shudder] One of the extra-curricular activities I spend my time on is working with the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) – the state level component of the American Institute of Architects – as their Chair of Digital Communications. wonder how I go that job? ] Your instagram photos inspire me.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

PS – really enjoying “A Field Guide to American Houses.” link] Bob Borson I would like to ignore this holiday as well but as the only male in the house, it isn’t in my best interest. My favorite has to be the German Engineer [full disclosure - 100% German on my mothers side]. Romantics we are.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 29, 2014

This last week I was in Chicago for the American Institute of Architects National Convention – I arrived around 1:00am Wednesday morning (my first seminar was 6 hours later) and I left Sunday at 9:00am to drive to northern Wisconsin to meet with some new clients. This is the ‘Farnsworth House’ also by Mies van der Rohe.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

Philip Cortelyou Johnson – American architect And yes, you can help build that space that contains, exalts, cuddles and stimulates young children. This is the fourth year that AEC Cares is taking on a charitable project that will take place the day before the American Institute of Architects opens its Annual Convention.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 18, 2022

Also, they manufacture both split and window AC types to suit all house types. So, with their tag line “Better Life, Better World”, the brand has truly taken the Indian AC market by storm, thus making it to the list of 10 best AC brands in India by 2022. . B U Y H E R E . Contact Information. Website : www.godrej.com.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Home / Life in General / An American in London An American in London Bob Borson — February 17, 2014 — 49 Comments I am in desperate need of a holiday – for lots of reasons. Tell managers Eddie and Elvie that their old bartender, “American Katie,” says hello!) Brad Feinknopf Bob, You are a lucky man.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2014

One of the extra-curricular activities I spend my time on is working with the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) – the state level component of the American Institute of Architects – as their Chair of Digital Communications. The Lantern House -. wonder how I go that job? ] Bamgbopa Folarin can some1 in Nigeria also participate?…well,

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Dwell

JULY 26, 2022

In June of this year, when we sold and said goodbye to our blue-shingled bungalow-style house of nine years and left Maryland for California, my family and I hadn’t stepped foot inside the Oakland, California, rental we were about to move into. Everything about it was inviting except for the price tags. We could call the landlord.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

Almost any article you read regarding energy-efficient construction, how tight the house is to air leakage is a huge consideration in the final thermal performance. The image above is just one of several images we received, you can see how the house comes together using several individual panels.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

You Americans are blinded by marketing and don’t think much for yourselves. Our house is what our architects called a Texas Modern and with it comes thoughts of Limestone. We lived in a house with light counter tops and dark floors; I could never tell when the counter was clean and the floor always looked filthy.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

That would never happen in my house – either way, if a trip to Europe looking at architecture is involved, no matter how it happens, everybody wins. Anyway, I have engaged an architect here in Maryland to design a house for me and I have a few questions about “process” that I would love to ask. link] Bob Borson Hah!

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The book reveals that today’s high-tech double glazing would reduce annual energy costs in these same houses to about $450 and $500, respectively. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, the program tags the most energy-efficient windows. Developed by the U.S. Choose the Right Style.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

At Quarry House, TEN x TEN uses Minnesota stone and lissome birch sculpt a residential garden in three dimensions. As Groth wrote in the journal Landscape in 1990, those innovations rid American backyards of “various sheds, laundry lines, noxious trash barrels, and ash pits.” By Aaron King.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 223, Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House. This is episode 223 and this week I’m speaking with Mike Maines about Building Science, Climate Change and the Pretty Good House. It was great that they literally build the best houses in the world.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

As a result of our participation, we found out last week that our firm has received the 2013 Firm Award from the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. I’ve included a copy of the letter we received below [click to enlarge] which explains why our firm was selected. I see what I can find out for you.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Then, an opportunity came up with the local American Institute of Architects in Buffalo’s emerging professionals committee (AIA Buffalo/WNY EP) to put together a proposal for a grant from the college of fellows. As I read each book, my mind began wandering off in so many directions and many of my fears of the unknown were beginning to fade.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

I’m a big fan of making my coffee/ tea to order and despite my limited caffeine intake, I have this system in my house – I love it and I think you will too. I know the price tag is steep – I almost left it off the list for that reason. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully documented.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

The term megaproject first appeared in academic literature in the 1970s to describe major postwar projects such as dams, power plants, airports, factories, tunnels, stadiums, highways, railroads, and large tracts of housing. Another prominent connectivity project is the Giant Panda National Park in Central China.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Despite having several others, including those with far higher price tags, this one is still my favorite and the one pen I have that never fails to receive some sort of comment of admiration. In Detail : Single Family Housing – $38 Anytime I can find a book on architecture that actually includes details, I love it.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Home / Kitchen / The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now Bob Borson — May 1, 2014 — 68 Comments Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house. Heather Hi i’m an American-trained architect now living and working in Belgium. The original kitchen was in the basement.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Did I mention that this is only a portion of the house? This is the front 1/3 of the house – the portion that faces the front yard and main street. Most models in our office could be shot in-house with the tiniest amount of effort. I hope you will show finished pictures of the living room (and the rest of the house).

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Fast forward 20+ years and here I am today; a partner in a terrific firm, a previous AIA “Young Architect of the Year” recipient, projects in my portfolio that I am proud of creating, leadership positions in my professional organization (Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects).

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

An American in London Shannon Campbell My favorite building is Westminster Abbey in London. What an amazing house. link] Lisa M Smith As a teenager my (now) husband and I used to sneak around the exterior of Richard Meier’s Douglas House, perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Every little detail figured out.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

In all seriousness, I have spent weeks putting this list together, read far more cruddy websites than I care to think about, and fallen behind on The Americans in my effort to bring you a quality list of architectural websites that should be in your online rotation. After exhaustive research ( a.k.a.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Which is not at all helped by the builders, and plan houses, and every other “work around” outfit out there turning out what is commonly thought yo be “architecture” and devaluing our services. I have received a few emails from american architects in Beijing and most share your thoughts. Cheers from Beijing.

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