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Unveiling of Buckminster Fuller's Restored Fly's Eye Dome |
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 06:26 |
1980 - Buckminster Fuller with Fly's Eye dome and Dymaxion Car in Snowmass Colorado
Goetz Composites, fabricators of some of race boats is nearing completion of a historic restoration of one of Buckminster Fuller's most iconic structures, the 24 foot Fly's Eye Dome. The restored dome will be unveiled to the public at Goetz Composites in Bristol, RI Wednesday May 25th.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 16:26 |
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AIA: Architecture Billings Index Tumbles Nearly Three Points |
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011 06:35 |
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The American Institute of Architects released today the results of April's ABI and news was not so rosy.
Following several months of relatively positive business conditions, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell almost three points in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the April ABI score was 47.6, a precipitous decrease from a reading of 50.5 the previous month. This score reflects a sharp decrease in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
The new projects inquiry index was 55.0, down from a mark of 58.7 in March, but still at a healthy level.
“The first question is whether this drop is a sign of an industry wide reversal in demand for design services or a bump in the road,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “The fact that most construction projects funded under the federal stimulus program have completed their design work, the anxiety around the possibility of a shutdown in the federal government in April, as well as the unusually severe weather in the Southeast had something to do with this falloff. However, the majority of firms are reporting at least one stalled project in-house because of the continued difficulty in obtaining financing. That issue continues to be the main roadblock to recovery.”
Key April ABI highlights:
Regional averages: Northeast (51.2), Midwest (51.1), South (48.3), West (47.7) Sector index breakdown: multi-family residential (53.9), commercial / industrial (49.9), institutional (45.9) mixed practice (45.2) Project inquiries index: 55.0 |
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Think Brick Awards 2011 open for entries until May 31st |
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 19:00 |
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The Think Brick Awards for 2011, one of the richest design awards in Australia, is open for entries until May 31 2011, so it is not too late for architects and students to submit an innovative brick design for a chance to win the About Face Student & Open Face Awards. Created to encourage architects and architectural students to consider the artistic, environmental and versatile features of clay brick use, the winners of the Think Brick Awards 2011 will be announced at a high profile event in Melbourne on 11th August.
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Last Updated on Monday, 16 May 2011 08:23 |
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American Institute of Architects and U.S. Green Building Council Unveil National Report for Greening America’s Schools |
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 13:19 |
Report Highlights a Five-Point Action Plan to Achieve Green Schools
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today unveiled Local Leaders in Sustainability: A Special Report from Sundance, which outlines a five-point national action plan that mayors and local leaders can use as a framework to develop and implement green schools initiatives.
“This report should serve as a guidepost for many communities throughout the country that are looking for ways to implement green initiatives but fear the expense involved,” said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. “In reality, the average school is 42 years old, and energy inefficiencies cost it approximately $100,000 a year, money that could be better spent on teachers, education materials, books or computers.”
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New expansion for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) |
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 09:23 |
image : Alexi HobbsA new addition is currently under construction for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) , which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010. Designed by Provencher Roy + Associés Architects, the project also includes the restoration of the 1894 heritage church, which is being converted to a 444-seat concert hall. The new pavilion, opening to the public this fall, increases the MMFA’s total exhibition space by 20%, and will be devoted to Quebec and Canadian art.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 10:52 |
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