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 Houses of Steel: Living Steel Showcases Next-generation ArchitectureA commemorative book documenting the visionary and varied responses to the Living Steel's International Architecture Competitions will be available globally from November.Houses of Steel features 48 unique award winning designs from Living Steel's International Architecture competitions for sustainable steel homes, including single and multi-storey residential projects. All featured designs are winners or finalists from the three unique competitions, documenting the most outstanding entries between 2006 and 2008, including projects across India, Poland, Brazil, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. Each project is presented with detailed sketches, 3D elevations, drawings and architectural plans, highlighting inventiveness, originality and sustainable features of the builds. Further information on each entry is detailed on the Living Steel website with flash modules to supplement the reading experience. The collaborative competition was launched to develop innovative approaches to meet sustainable housing needs using steel worldwide - a ubiquitous building material that offers a unique, cost effective design solution for the world's growing urban populations. Living Steel Programme Director Scott Chubbs says that the book is a testament to the commitment of the world's best architects to the use of steel in more sustainable housing. more astore.... (1) design directory House of Steel > Architecture Books added by Levent OZLER |
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 Winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards AnnouncedAt a ceremony at the Palais Royale this evening, Mayor David Miller addressed members of the design and development community and celebrated the winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards.From an impressive 117 submissions containing a variety of built projects, visions and master plans, as well as student works, the jury selected 18 projects for Awards of Excellence and Honourable Mentions. The 2009 jury is made up of renowned design professionals, including Ian Chodikoff, Editor - Canadian Architect Magazine; Jack Diamond, Principal - Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc.; Eha Naylor, Principal - ENVision - The Hough Group Limited; and Michael Van Valkenburgh, Principal - Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. more www.tor... (122) added by Levent OZLER |
 Man on the Moon: Norman Foster Prepares for Architecture's Lift-offA permanent structure on the moon?The dream of building a base on the Moon where astronauts, scientists (and Richard Branson) can study the Earth's most haunting and beautiful satellite is as old and as compelling as the dream of space exploration itself. Now, the European Space Agency's Aurora programme envisages a necklace of such bases strung out across the face of the moon. It's a thrilling thought, but who - which architect - should design the first lunar structures? Why, Norman Foster, of course. Already working on Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceport in New Mexico, due to open in 2011, Foster is the natural - and scientific - choice for such challenging new architecture and habitation. The European Space Agency certainly thinks so, too. more www.gua... (94) design directory Foster and Partners > Architecture Design Studios added by Levent OZLER |
 Timeship: The Architecture of ImmortalityWe have long been fascinated by immortality.If, as is currently thought, aging and death are actually a result of genetic programming, then new frontiers being opened by biotechnology may make it possible to identify the genes that cause aging and turn them off. When built, Timeship will be the world's most secure and technologically advanced facility for the long-term storage of cryopreserved biological materials and a centre for research into life extension. Its 6-acre structure has been designed to provide safety and security for up to 100 years against multiple threats, both natural and human-made, including terrorist attack, changes to sea levels and the interruption of energy supplies. Incorporated into the design are symbols of security and rebirth. "Timeship: The Architecture of Immortality" examines the creation of this remarkable building, its symbolism and the technology that will make it possibly the most innovative building of our time, a Noah's ark of time travel. more Timeship: The Architecture of Immortality design directory Timeship: The Architecture of Immortality > Architecture Books added by Levent OZLER |
 FreemanWhite Releases Podcast On Emergency Department DesignFrank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite, an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced the release of the firm's audio podcast on Emergency Department Design.In the podcast, Jon Huddy, AIA, NCARB, MArch, managing principal and leader of the Emergency Department Design Team at the firm's Charlotte office, discusses the components of an effective emergency room. Huddy talks about juggling the various elements of function and individual facility needs with space. more www.mmi... (17) design directory FreemanWhite > Architecture Companies added by Levent OZLER |
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