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Architecture RSS FeedsFree Classes From a MacArthur Winner - A $500,000 MacArthur grant sure would be handy right now, but they didn't pick me this year. Still, it's nice to know that I can study at the feet of ...Feed Source: architecture.about.com Washington's Egyptian Monument - An interesting work of "Egyptian Revival" architecture celebrates a birthday today. The tall, pencil-shaped Washington Monument in Washington D.C. opened to the public on October 9, 1888. The oddly-shaped structure ... How to Save a Building - Does your town have a valuable old building falling into disrepair? Is urban sprawl nibbling away at important landmarks? Has a flood or earthquake shaken the foundation of a historic ... Happy Birthday, Le Corbusier -
The revolutionary Swiss-born architect known as "Le Corbusier" was born on October 6, 1887. Le Corbusier was a leader in the Bauhaus movement that changed the way we think about ... Happy Birthday, Maya Lin -
Architect Maya Ying Lin was born on October 5, 1959. Maya Lin was still an architecture student at Yale University when she entered a national design competition for the Vietnam ... Open House in NYC - Love New York architecture? This weekend you can take a big bite out of the big apple. On October 4 and 5, openhousenewyork (OHNY) is offering hundreds of presentations, tours, ... Happy Birthday, Giacomo da Vignola -
Italian architect Giacomo da Vignola was born on October 1, 1507. Also known as Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Giacomo da Vignola worked in and near Italy, especially in Rome, during ... This Roof Will Grow on You -
The great buildings of the 20th century may have been made of glass, but in the 21st century the boldest designs will be grass. Italian architect Renzo Piano merged ... Happy Birthday, Henry Hobson Richardson - Victorian architect Henry Hobson Richardson was born on September 29, 1838. Richardson is known for designing stone buildings with Roman arches and round turrets. His namesake style, Richardsonian Romanesque, was ... Berlin's Jewish Museum -
The Jewish holiday Rosh HaShana is a time for introspection. Before sun sets on Monday, take a moment to look at the zinc-coated Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany. The building ... Hanley Wood Releases Key Findings of Annual M2 Study - Hanley Wood, LLC, the leading media and information company serving the housing and construction industries, announces the release of its annual M2 study on how construction professionals use media. (PRWEB Oct 11, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1452754.htm... Online Training Available on Building Safer, Stronger Homes to Withstand Hurricanes, Earthquakes - BuildIQ® University, the leading provider of Best Practices in Homebuilding®, has teamed up with Simpson Strong-Tie® to offer five online courses that train builders and contractors on how to use structural connectors to create safer, stronger homes to withstand hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The courses are available through BuildIQ University's online store, http://university.buildiq.com. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1450114.htm... Recently Launched, ConcretePatio.org, Focuses on Designing Outdoor Patio Retreats - Newly launched website, ConcretePatio.org offers consumers detailed information on designing and building outdoor patios with concrete. Built as a guide for consumers researching patios, the site covers design ideas, popular decorative concrete applications, surface options, accessories and includes numerous photos. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1445804.htm... Stunning Glass Art to be Sold in a Live Televised/Online Auction Benefiting the Renowned Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle - The Pilchuck Glass School to host 30th annual Glass Art Auction, broadcast live in real time on auctionnetwork.com (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/auction-network/pilchuck-glass-auction/prweb1452494.htm... Barclay Butera Home Debuts Soothing, Fresh 'Hamptons Collection' at Fall High Point Market, Ties Into The Five Lifestyle Categories of Designer's New Book - This Fall, lifestyle designer Barclay Butera feels people gravitating toward nesting. With the current state of the world and economy, we all need our own haven, especially to make it feel like a resort getaway…soothing and fresh. To that end, Barclay Butera Home launches the Hamptons Collection at High Point International Market (Oct. 20-26), at Interhall #IH408. The color palette of this fabric collection ties into two of five categories reflected in Butera's new Assouline-published book Living In Style - Beach and Town & Country. Additionally, Butera will showcase pieces from his new association with the Hearst Castle Collection®, reflected in upholstery and pillows. Barclay is also involved with Ultrasuede® at this High Point; and will also be presenting the key award at the Pinnacle Awards on Monday during High Point Market. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at ... PrecisionCraft Joins Forces with LandWatch.com: Thousands of Home Sites Perfect for Log Homes - SecondSpace, the leading online marketplace for second homes and recreational retreats, has teamed with PrecisionCraft Log Homes, the first name in environmentally sustainable luxury log home design and construction in a co-branded marketing agreement that lets consumers search for that choice piece of land where they can build the perfect home and lifestyle from the ground up! (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1441764.htm... Safeguard Self Storage Opens Another Self Storage Facility in the Bronx - Safeguard Self Storage continues to expand its presence in the New York self storage market with the opening of its newest location in the Bronx (High Bridge, NY). This self storage facility, located at 1253 Jerome Ave., offers the High Bridge community 681 storage units in a variety of sizes, with modern security features and many amenities. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/high-bridge-ny/bronx-self-storage/prweb1446304.htm... New California Academy of Sciences receives highest possible rating from U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Platinum - The Academy's innovative new building earns a total of 54 points in the LEED system, the highest sustainability rating of any museum in the world (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1448224.htm... Patio Enclosures, Inc. To Merge with Resilience Capital Partners Portfolio Company - Patio Enclosures, Inc. today announced its intent to merge with Branstrator Sunrooms, a Resilience Capital Partners portfolio company. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1450374.htm... Acoma Roofing Announced Today That it Has Launched New Updated Website Promoting its 55 Year Old Family Run Roofing Business - Acoma Roofing announced today that it has launched a new updated website promoting its 55 year old family run roofing business. This family run business is known for quality materials, friendliness and perfect workmanship (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1439654.htm... Secluded 52-acre Garden Estate in New Canaan, Connecticut, Offered at $24 Million - The magnificent 52-acre Le Beau Château to be presented by Barbara Cleary's Realty Guild, the Christie's Great Estates exclusive affiliate in New Canaan, Connecticut. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1439984.htm... New Narrow Profile Slide 2 Guides Designs Through Tight Quarters! - New Narrow Profile Slide 2 guides designs through tight quarters. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1440444.htm... Synergy Business Solutions and Madrona Solutions Group to Develop Integration between Microsoft Dynamics? SL and Microsoft CRM - Microsoft Partners Team Up to Provide Cost-effective, Turnkey Integration for CRM and Project Accounting ERP Software (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442684.htm... Salamander Resort & Spa Scheduled To Open in Spring 2010 - Construction at Salamander Resort & Spa, the much-anticipated signature project from Sheila C. Johnson's Salamander Hospitality company, continues at pace. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/salamander/resort/prweb1436694.htm... KOMPAN Donates New Interactive Playground Equipment in the Lower Ninth Ward - KOMPAN unveiled today its vision of the future of play, ICON, an electronic outdoor playground system. The donation was made to the Make It Right Foundation (MIR) based in New Orleans. Founded by Brad Pitt, MIR is committed to building eco-friendly homes in the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in 2005. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/KOMPAN/Donation/prweb1443594.htm... AboutAnywhere.com Provides Travelers with Financial Relief - Offering Discounted Hotel Rooms in Argentina - The mere word "vacation" may bring up thoughts of leisure a.k.a. unnecessary spending. But the folks at AboutAnywhere.com have done their research and can provide the best hotel deals in Argentina for travelers looking to extend their hard earned dollar's value in this time of economic uncertainty. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/buenosaires/hotels/prweb1440654.htm... Patio Enclosures Named "Top Performing Sunroom Company" for the Fifth Consecutive Year - Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, has been named the "Top Performing Sunroom Company" in North America for the fifth consecutive year by Qualified Remodeler Magazine. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Patio-Enclosures/Top500/prweb1445814.htm... Upcoming Symposium To Demonstrate Highly Sustainable Hemp and Lime Biocomposite Building Material - American Lime Technology and Olde World Exteriors are pleased to announce their upcoming architectural symposium on environmentally-friendly hemp and lime biocomposite building materials. This event, titled "Designing with Hemp and Lime Biocomposite," will take place on November 12, 2008 in Montgomery, Texas and will feature world-recognized experts and practitioners in the field of sustainable design and construction. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1434484.htm... New Specialized Gripper Expands Product Line into "Food-Handling" Business - New Specialized Gripper Expands Product Line into "Food-Handling" Business (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433044.htm... Fresh and Edgy, Modern Cookie Lounge Opens in Austin - New concept dessert retail store with new concept design opens in Austin. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433754.htm... Sparks Fly in San Francisco - Top Global Design Competition Launches Exhibition (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1436404.htm... "Greenest of the Green" Campaign Launched by Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) - The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) launches "Greenest of the Green" industry campaign in conjunction with a new industry website to educate consumers, architects, builders and contractors about Cellulose Insulation -- the insulation with the lowest "embodied energy," the highest recycled content and excellent performance. (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Cellulose_Insulation/Environment/prweb1441114.htm... Millenia Wall Solutions® Enters into Dealer Agreement with RidgeRock® Retaining Walls Inc. - RidgeRock is the exclusive dealer for Millenia's Retaining Wall System in North and South Carolina and southern Virginia. (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Millenia_Wall/RidgeRock/prweb1417924.htm... Austin Artist's Series Debuts at New York City Gallery - Mickie Bellah's Luminescence Series paintings will be opening at the Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery in the Chelsea District of New York City. (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Mickie_Bellah/Artist/prweb1419664.htm... Introducing the Solution to Fogged Up Windows Around Indoor Pools or Saunas - Windows with Thermique™ Heated Glass Solve Condensation Problems (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Heated_Glass/Condensation_Windows/prweb1418374.htm... See the Fall Foliage, While Visiting NH's Finest New Homes - New Hampshire Parade of Homes has 12 spectacular new homes that will be open to the public from October 11th - 13th and 18th - 19th. This special Parade of Homes is opened in the following towns; Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Rochester, Litchfield, Meredith, Plymouth, Tuftonborough, Epping and Loudon. (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427834.htm... Glass Protection Film Expert from ShatterGARD Educates NYC Area Security Professionals - In an effort to educate security professionals in and around New York City on glass retention and window protection films, Jordan Frankel, vice president of ShatterGARD security window films, Inc. and a world-renowned glass protection expert, was asked to speak at a special Times Square Security Association Meeting. (PRWEB Oct 7, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1393144.htm... Materials for Sustainable Sites: A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection, and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials - A complete guide to the evaluation, selection and use of sustainable materials in the landscape that features strategies to minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional site construction materials as well as green materials. (PRWEB Oct 6, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1419264.htm... Hanley Wood Business Media Launches Advertiser and Marketer Resource Web Site - Hanley Wood Business Media has launched a new marketing Web site www.hanleywoodbusinessmedia.com, a unique tool to help building product manufacturers and advertising agencies integrate content, advertising and audience strategies in order to achieve marketing goals. (PRWEB Oct 6, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/hanleywood/businessmedia/prweb1423204.htm... What do Custom Made Kitchen Cabinets, Antique Reproductions, Wholesale Furniture, Copper Cupolas and Bathroom Vanities Have In Common? - East Indies TradUR Old World style cabinets and quality combined with modern furniture designs.Custom made furniture for the kitchen, bedroom, livingroom, bath, dining room, and outdoor.We build what you want, the way you want it. (PRWEB Oct 6, 2008)
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