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 2008 Governor General's Medals in ArchitectureThe Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts announced the recipients of the Governor General's Medals in Architecture for 2008.The Governor General's Medals in Architecture recognize outstanding achievement in recently built projects by Canadian architects. This program, created by the RAIC, contributes to the development of the discipline and practice of architecture, and increases public awareness of architecture as a vital cultural force in Canadian society. "The creations of the twelve recipients of the Governor General's Medal in Architecture make us appreciate the degree to which Canadian architects have transformed the places where we live, work, share culture and come together into a celebration of beauty and human genius," said Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada. "All art forms contribute to improving our quality of life and the communities we live in, but architecture has a particularly immediate and direct impact on our surroundings," said Simon Brault, Vice-Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts. "The outstanding buildings that are being honoured with this year's Governor General's Medals are a testament to the creativity, ingenuity and overall excellence of Canadian architects, and the Canada Council is proud to participate in the administration of this award." more www.rai... (94) design directory RAIC: The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada > Architecture Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
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 eBay Opens New Green BuildingeBay announced the opening of an environmentally friendly building on its North Campus in San Jose.It is the first building in San Jose to be built to LEED Gold standards for new construction, which is the second-highest LEED rating a building can receive. The building sits on a campus with the largest commercial solar installation in the city. "eBay empowers people around the world to recycle and reuse, so constructing an environmentally friendly building from the ground up reflects our business values and our commitment to reducing our corporate footprint - in the Bay Area and at all of our facilities worldwide," said John Donahoe, President and CEO of eBay Inc. "Going green is a great way to work." The campus has 3,248 solar panels covering 60,000 square feet - more than a football field - of roof supplying 18 percent of the campus's power with a 650 kW system. With the largest commercial solar installation that is operational in San Jose, and because of its proximity to public transportation, eBay's new building and campus reflect the close collaboration between the city and eBay to reduce its environmental footprint. more eBay Opens New Green Building added by Levent OZLER |
 Whimsy in Workplace Spurs Creativity Among Employees at Google ZurichIt's the first question Google employees here must resolve when they want to go to the cafeteria or game room: Stairs, slide or fireman's pole?The next dilemma for so-called Zooglers: homemade pastry or exotic fruit juice? It's all part of three free meals a day, with regular snacks, that Google serves at its new European tech centre. Then there's the phone call dilemma. Should you use a former ski gondola that has been converted into a private phone booth? Shut yourself inside a blue igloo or giant purple egg? Put the call on a video monitor? Or just take it outside and walk along a rushing alpine river? If you want to tap into the maximum creativity of everyone you hire, Google figures it might just take a whimsical mishmash of colours, shapes, textures, nooks and crannies to do so. "To be effective in a short innovation cycle, you cannot just be sitting at your desk," explained Matthias Graf, the company spokesman in Zurich. more canadia... (116) added by Levent OZLER |
 Walt Disney World's Wolfgang Puck Express Restaurant Designed by Architect Anthony EckelberryArchitect Anthony Eckelberry has completed the redesign and expansion of the Wolfgang Puck Express restaurant in Orlando Florida.A new dining room structure was added to the building and the existing space was remodeled for better customer flow and visual appeal. The restaurant now has double the previous seating capacity. The restaurant's contemporary design features the brand's deep chocolate brown and accent green colors, sumptuous leather booths and banquettes, light wood table tops, and two family-style tables, making Wolfgang Puck Express the perfect gathering place for friends and family, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Other design features include black and white photos of Chef Puck and fresh ingredients that are commonplace in the kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer a complete view of the bustling dining room from the new and expanded patio with brick columns and awnings. more Walt Disney World's Wolfgang Puck Express Restaurant Designed by Architect Anthony Eckelberry design directory Anthony Eckelberry > Architects added by Levent OZLER |
 Ecocast: the New Recycled Precast Concrete Mix for Green Building IndustryIn the constantly evolving building industry, there is more pressure than ever for builders to adhere to green-building standards and to qualify for The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System project points.To easily make at least one aspect of a builder's project eco-friendly, Quick Crete Products Corp., a national leader in the precast concrete industry, has created Ecocast, made from 70 percent post consumer and industrial waste. The result of extensive research and development, Ecocast is a mix of Recycled Aggregates and other green construction materials such as pozzolans, meeting the strict standards required to help builders achieve LEED project points. "We are absolutely committed to creating sustainable-building solutions for our customers, as well as for the environment," said Rick Crook, CEO of Quick Crete Products Corp. Ecocast can be used in a vast array of projects from luxury hotel facades to perimeter security protection. more www.qui... (302) added by Levent OZLER |
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