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 IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the BookThe International Code Council launched its International Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative, which will reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.Entitled "IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book," the initiative is committed to develop a model code focused on new and existing commercial buildings. It will focus on building design and performance. Buildings consume approximately 40 percent of energy used and produce about the same amount of the nation's carbon emissions. The Code Council included a number of key organizations during its announcement, including noting special roles for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ASTM as cooperating sponsors for this important project. "We believe the time has come for us to develop a code that will stand as a useful and credible regulatory framework for creating a greener commercial building stock," said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Richard P. Weiland. "We applaud and plan to utilize the good work of those who have developed systems, guidelines and standards to address green buildings." Weiland acknowledged the presence of many organizations that have developed "green tools" impacting the built environment and welcomed their support and assistance in crafting the new initiative. After recognizing the historic role of Code Council members in the development codes such as the International Energy Conservation Code and the rapid evolution of new systems and guidelines to address green technology, Weiland said it was time to move into a "new era of codes that specifically focus on green buildings and high performance." more www.icc... (46) added by Levent OZLER |
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 Bishop Edward King Chapel: Shortlist AnnouncedThe competition to design a new College Chapel in Oxfordshire received an outstanding response with over 126 expressions of interest received from architects all over the world.The shortlisted practices are: Massimiliano Fuksas Architetto, Sarah Hare Architects, Niall McLaughlin Architects, Terry Pawson Architects Ltd, Ushida Findlay Architects. Ripon College Cuddesdon and the Oxford Ministry Course combine to make a thriving, vibrant single institution providing theological education and training for ministry. The new Chapel building will be built as part of a major programme of expansion and consolidation of its buildings in order to meet the needs of ministerial formation and Christian education in the 21st century. The College has high aspirations that the new building will be of the highest architectural quality, hence the decision to select the successful practice and scheme through an architectural competition. design directory RIBA > Architecture Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Marmol Radziner Prefab Teams Up with Dwell Magazine's Dwell Homes CollectionA new partnership between award-winning architects Marmol Radziner Prefab and Dwell magazine, has spawned a dynamic series of standardized, eco-friendly modern prefab homes, as part of the new Dwell Homes Collection.By teaming with architects and prefab factories, the Dwell Homes Collection is a series of sustainable and standardized modern prefab homes unveiling at the 2009 Dwell on Design Conference & Exhibition, from June 26 to 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Marmol Radziner Prefab has created a line of standardized, prefab homes, the Skyline Series, specifically for the Dwell Homes Collection. The series is an inspiring program of green, prefab homes, pre-designed to fit typical lots in urban areas. The series offers six mix-and-match floor plans, from two bedrooms to six bedrooms, available in a range of configurations for one story and two story homes. Designed as a private urban retreat, the Skyline homes' notable design features include expansive floor to ceiling windows and outdoor decking, to create an outstanding indoor/outdoor experience. more Marmol Radziner Prefab Teams Up with Dwell Magazine's Dwell Homes Collection design directory Dwell Magazine > Architecture Magazines added by Levent OZLER |
 Remembering Jan Kaplicky: Architect of the FutureJan Kaplicky, who died earlier this year aged 71, was the Czech architect responsible for some of the most remarkable buildings that Britain has ever seen.This exhibition curated by Deyan Sudjic will celebrate Kaplicky's career, his influences and unique futuristic vision for building design. Kaplicky was the driving force behind a new school of architecture and his buildings continue to stimulate, amaze and inspire. Kaplicky pushed against the status quo, offering a unique personal vision. This exhibition celebrates the work of a gifted architect and designer. Arriving in London as a refugee after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, Kaplicky worked with Denys Lasun, Richard Rogers and Norman Foster. He established Future Systems with David Nixon in 1979 which worked initially as a kind of think tank. Astonishing drawings and plans for robot built structures spinning in earth's orbit, weekend houses in the guise of space age survival pods and malleable interiors were just some of Kaplicky's visions. Amanda Levete joined Future Systems in 1989, and together Kaplicky and Levete began to build some of the practice's best known work. In 1994 Future Systems designed the Stirling Prize winning media centre at Lord's Cricket Ground and in 1999 designed the Selfridges department store in Birmingham, a sensuous iceberg like building that would win the 2004 RIBA Award for Architecture. event (ended) current design events more info www.des... (28) design directory The Design Museum > Design Museums added by Levent OZLER |
 Are We Building for the Development of Greed or for Generosity?Designboost released the six last Miniboost interviews which incude Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec, James Irvine, Kristina Dryza, Patricia Urquiola, Richard Hutten and Tim Power.The questions asked look at sustainable cities from a holistic point of view and touch among other subjects sustainability according to cultural life, emotional amplification and the personal stories of the inhabitants. The seven first interviews was released a couple of weeks ago and included personalities like Ilse Crawford, Tom Dixon, Konstantin Grcic, Arik Levy, Ross Lovegrove, Katrin Olina and Satyendra Pakhale. more www.des... (66) added by Levent OZLER |
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