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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for entries for this year's RIBA President's Awards for Research.
The deadline for submissions is 16 June 2008.
Winners will be awarded at a ceremony celebrating Research and Education Awards in spring 2009 at the RIBA, W1.
This is the third year of the awards, which are presented annually to reward and encourage outstanding research in architecture.
Entries will be judged on their contribution to architecture, originality, significance and rigour, and the winning entries must be regarded as an exceptional contribution to architectural knowledge.
The judges may also award commendations to one or more other shortlisted submissions in each category.
The judging panel, composed of practitioners and academics, is appointed by the RIBA Research and Development Committee and approved by the President of the RIBA.
Sunand Prasad, President of the RIBA, said: "Knowledge is any profession's most precious asset.
Research is what underpins knowledge, keeps it sharp and helps our anticipation of the future.
Through these awards the RIBA recognises both excellence in research and the capacity of research to unite the study and practice of architecture; to strengthen links between students and the profession."
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The profile of the Architectural Lighting Design Programme is based on a new approach to light and light planning which is a combination of visual, physical and biologically based experience and knowledge applied to design, technology and health.
The educational idea is based on a comprehensive view, where theoretical knowledge will be combined with practical application in laboratory experiments, project work, full scale studies and mock ups.
The international profile of the Programme will offer in-depth discussion and understanding of culturally-based views and values.
The aim of the Programme is to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to carry out work required to design light for interior and exterior architectural projects, for both electrical and daylight solutions in such a way that the design can be implemented, become an integral part of the project and establish an efficient, enjoyable, healthy, sustainable, safe and well accepted environmentfor the people who live, work and relax in it.
Entry for European students, will open the 15th of Marsh, deadline for documents, the 15th of April.
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Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers - the ultimate challenge!
China is at the forefront of tall building construction with outlandish designs and mega structures leading the way.
Learn about some of the new innovative projects going up in China and then work with your building team to build the tallest and the strongest skyscraper in timed competitions with limited materials.
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Joaquin Torres, head architect of A-cero, an architecture, interior and urban design practice based in Spain, presents a book showcasing the best works made by the firm in its first ten years.
The material featured in this publication includes early projects such as the geometrically pure houses that gave the firm its name in Spain, a cubic marble mausoleum or a concrete building for the university of A Coruna, the first competition won by the then young firm created by a group of students, eager to carry out their vision of architecture.
An idea where the bounds between architecture and sculpture are blurred, creating buildings at once functional and expressive.
These ideals and engagement of the early days is still present in a firm that has gone through a great growth, working on projects all around the globe, in places like Santo Domingo or Dubai, where they have recently opened an office.
The hardcover book presents architecture, interior, industrial and furniture design projects made between 1996 and 2006 in nine chapters, widely illustrated with plans and photographs.
The book is already in display in selected bookstores in Spain is available through the firm's website and and will be soon on the principal online book shops.
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56 new projects present the new trends in Lobby Design all over the world.
The lobby is a passing place, a transitory space.
It is the first point of contact with the place visited from the street.
The great challenge for the architect and client is to achieve a space in which the visitor would like to stay.
The book is divided into chapters and gives an overview of all kinds of lobbies, such as in public buildings, airports and hotels but as well in private apartment houses.
The projects will be presented in alphabetical order of the designers.
As far as available plans will be shown.
An index of contact information of the designers and architects is enclosed.
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