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 Richard Rogers: Prince Charles's Meddling in Planning UnconstitutionalRichard Rogers, the architect who was sacked last week from a multibillion pound development in London after Prince Charles complained about his designs, has accused the prince of "an abuse of power" and "unconstitutional" behaviour.Speaking for the first time since the Qatari royal family abandoned his plans to build 552 new homes on the site of Chelsea barracks, Rogers called for a national inquiry into whether the prince has a constitutional right to become involved in matters such as planning applications which have economic, political and social ramifications. more www.gua... (39) added by Levent OZLER |
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 Architecture of the Everyday Makes Strong Prime Minister's Award ShortlistThe 24 projects shortlisted for this year's Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award show that the "architecture of the everyday" - streets, schools, bridges and stations - is generating some of the most imaginative and beautiful design in Britain.This is the biggest shortlist ever for the Award and CABE's chair, Sir John Sorrell, believes we are reaching a tipping point where desire for good design is evident in most public building. "Most clients will no longer accept badly conceived, lowest cost solutions, even in a recession. The result is that we have a myriad of examples of well designed buildings and spaces: an architecture of the everyday that helps people live more convenient lives in more beautiful places." more www.cab... (48) design directory CABE > Architecture Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 USGBC's Greenbuild 2009 Brings Global Ideas to Local Main StreetsSave the planet with indigenous knowledge. Make permanent water part of your life.Dive deep water for clues to environmental success. Connect site selection to successful creative concepting. Explore the unknown with Discovery Channel's best known guide. These are but a few of the big ideas participants can connect to at USGBC's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place on November 11-13, 2009 in Phoenix, Ariz. This year's theme is Main Street Green: Connect to the Conversation. "Green buildings and homes are cropping up on main streets across the country, boosting the quality of life for all of their occupants and users, making this year's conference theme, Main Street Green, an even more relevant conversation," said Kimberly Lewis, Vice President, Conferences and Events, U.S. Green Building Council. "This year's Master Speakers will help elevate some of the key issues we face as a global community to the level of the main streets where we live, work and play." In addition to the impressive collection of master speakers, Greenbuild 2009 will also feature over 100 educational sessions, LEED and Education Provider workshops, off-site educational sessions, a two day Residential Summit, and tours of local green building sites throughout the Arizona area. 1700 exhibitors will showcase some of the leading technologies and products in green design, construction and operations. event (ended) current design events more info www.gre... (67) design directory Greenbuild > Sustainable Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 2nd Annual Art & Urban Design Conference: A Place for Creativity?"A Place for Creativity?" is being organised by RUDI in partnership with Places Matter!, an Architecture & Built Environment Centre for the North West of England, to bring together all those involved in placemaking and art and design that have an interest in creating unique, interesting and stimulating places for people to live, work and play in.The event will explore collaborative working practices, the role of artists and the creative community in making better places, how projects can and should be funded and ways of involving the people that live and work in the places to be re-designed. event (ended) current design events more info www.rud... (139) design directory Urban Design Events added by Levent OZLER |
 Drinks with a Designer: Leslie RobertsonRobertson Associates, R.L.L.P. Leslie E. Robertson, founding Principal of Leslie E. Robertson Associates, will host a presentation and office visit of his renowned structural engineering firm.The visit will feature an overview of work as well as a discussion about the integration of design in his projects. Drinks and casual conversation with the designer will follow the presentation. Drinks with a Designer is open to all young designers five years or less out of school; whether you are a graphic, industrial, or fashion designer, an artist or architect, Design in 5 invites you to attend. Reservations are required as space is limited. event (ended) current design events more info www.arc... (39) design directory Architecture Events added by design in 5 |
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