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 The ZEROprize: The Re-Skinning AwardZerofootprint is offering the ZEROprize to the design team who can take an older concrete high-rise structure* and, using re-skinning along with other retrofitting technologies, reduce its carbon, water, and energy footprint to net zero while also maintaining the highest architectural design standards.To secure the ZEROprize, a candidate building will be required to have a net zero footprint for one year. North America's existing building infrastructure accounts for up to 40% of all greenhouse gases produced in the United States and Canada. In cities that figure can surpass 65%. Older buildings while structurally sound often waste precious energy and are a major source of the greenhouse gas emissions polluting our cities. These buildings serve an important role and perform too well to demolish, but not well enough to remain as they are. What is the answer to this unsustainable condition? Together, modern re-skinning and retrofitting technologies offer a solution. The purpose of the ZEROprize is to stimulate market-disrupting improvements in the design and development of retrofitting and re-skinning technologies. These are the newly evolving technologies and building systems that improve the energy efficiency, sustainability, and liveability of older buildings. competition deadline Jan 10, 2010 more design competitions more info communi... (171) design directory Architecture Awards added by Levent OZLER |
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 Sustainable Design and Eco-Efficiency of Roofing Insulation SystemsBASF is offering a new course called Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems in its virtual classroom, the Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.This one-hour interactive online course, registered with the AIA, covers several popular roofing insulation systems including expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyisocyanurate (Polyiso), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF), discussing the influences each one has on sustainable design. Divided into three sections, the course addresses Sustainable Development, Insulation Systems, Technical Aspects and Environmental and Economic Aspects. It compares different plastic insulation systems, with some technical points on each system. It also explains the use of eco-efficiency analysis. "We created the Online Campus for High-Performance Construction to help industry professionals more quickly adopt proven solutions that make construction more sustainable," said Jack Armstrong, Leader Construction Markets for BASF in North America. "To BASF, that means increasing energy efficiency, speed of construction and project durability that can translate directly into more profit for the builder and more value for the owner through lower utility and maintenance costs." more basf.re... (29) added by Levent OZLER |
 6th Annual Architecture and the City FestivalThe sixth annual Architecture and the City festival is the nation's largest architectural festival showcasing tours, films, exhibitions, lectures and more.The event reaches more than 20,000 people and provides an opportunity for individuals, design practices, companies, cultural institutions and the general public to celebrate San Francisco's unique built environment and their contribution towards it. The 2009 festival theme celebrates the many smart, ingenious and unexpected ways design impacts our daily lives, unveiling the unseen hand of the designer in everything from civic and institutional works to landscaping and residential design. Programming will also heavily explore the way architects or projects thoughtfully impact our communities and reflect issues of sustainability. According to festival curator, Erin Cullerton, Assistant Director of AIA San Francisco, "This year's festival will be the most dynamic yet with programming that reflects the theme in fresh and inspiring ways. We are excited to expand our reach within the community with programs that investigate cutting-edge landscape architecture, modestly considered residential design, and evolving neighborhoods like the Mission District. A robust schedule of programming for children, foodies and film enthusiasts also means that, more than any other year, the festival truly promises something for everyone." event (ended) current design events more info www.aia... (47) design directory Architecture Events added by Levent OZLER |
 Submission Deadline for 2009 Canadian Architect Awards of ExcellenceThe submission deadline for the 2009 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence draws ever closer; project submissions must be received by 5:00pm EST on Thursday, September 17, 2009.The awards programs is open to all architects registered in Canada and architectural graduates. Projects must be in the design stage, scheduled for construction or under construction but not substantially complete by September 17, 2009. All projects must be commissioned by a client with the intention to build the submitted proposal. All building types and concisely presented urban design schemes are eligible. Awards are given for architectural design excellence. Jurors will consider the scheme's response to the client's program, site, and geographic and social context. They will evaluate its physical organization, form, structure, materials and environmental features. more www.can... (36) design directory Canadian Architect > Architecture Magazines added by Levent OZLER |
 British Institute of Interior Design Looks to Raise ProfileThe British Institute of Interior Design is aiming to forge links with design associations to raise the profile of interior designers."We must raise the bar so that clients see us as professionals who work on the building team, not as carpet selectors," says BIID president and Interior Design School director Iris Dunbar. more www.des... (24) design directory British Interior Design Association > Interior Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
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