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The Architect Barbie Conundrum

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For Stratigakos, it is the reach of Barbie, the affordable price tag of Barbie, and the universality of Barbie that are so alluring. It’s the fact that a seven-year-old in the 21st century could think all architects are men. How does that happen? Sneering at Architect Barbie’s dress (real architects wear pants!)

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AEC Cares - projectChicago | Life of an Architect

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Economist and Nobel Prize winner James Heckman spent time analyzing long-term studies about the economic benefits of early childhood education, particularly a Michigan study that began in the 1960s. But, there’s more. The original researchers followed the pre-school students through much of their adulthood.

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An American in London | Life of an Architect

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Would love to be tagging along for the ride. Mark Bischak Come to Onekama, Michigan. I saw him in 2005 and never laughed so hard in my life. If you can’t there are You Tube videos that will give you a sense of it. Brad Feinknopf Bob, You are a lucky man. If your wife is a garden-type, you’ll both score. but different.

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Why the Unsexy Sewers Beneath Our Feet Are Key to Safeguarding the Future

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Chicago—which has a long, choppy relationship with wastewater, and even reversed the flow of its riverine artery to haul sewage away from Lake Michigan, the source of drinking water—is building sprawling holding tanks that resemble lagoons. Several places are trying to stave off these problems by scaling up. Singapore is digging deep tunnels.

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I love you Building - Happy Valentine's Day | Life of an Architect

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[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. Each time we go home to Michigan, we make a pilgrimage to drive by this house… still love it.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

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Ultimately, the paper with any endorsements will be forwarded to NCARB and a request for their response. I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know.

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