 |
June
9, 2003 |
 |
|
The recent AIA convention
in San Diego was full of commotion. First, Daniel
Libeskind’s colleagues gave him a standing ovation
after he presented his proposal for Lower Manhattan. (Although
later during the convention a panel discussed whether it could
be built as proposed.) And San Diego police arrested an architect
at the annual meeting. The charges against him? Practicing without
a license.
Two stories in this issue highlight the importance of research
conducted in the search for new materials—or trusted materials
used in new ways—and on the impact of design on people’s
psy-chological development. Researchers at Arizona
State University have found a way to divert old auto tires
from the waste stream: they can be mixed with concrete to create
a more efficient and sustainable surfacing material. And the
AIA is sponsoring a study of how
design affects worker performance, productivity and well-being.
Finally, Gensler were named Petchitects
of the Year for the environments they designed for PAWS,
an organization that finds pets for the terminally ill. Yet
this serious work for a worthy charity seems to coincide with
an actual trend. A couple in Annapolis worked with designers
to create a resort for dogs. With soundproof suites, massage,
and acupuncture, your next vacation may be better spent alongside
Fido at the spa.
All you have to do is click — And don't forget to visit
the Designer's
Knowledge Bank. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Fast Track Parking:
Tight jobsite conditions, schedule constraints and
phased sequencing of construction present challenge for
new Parametric Technologies parking facility in Needham,
Mass. More
>
Libeskind Paid Tribute: The attendees of this
year’s AIA convention in San Diego gave the architect
behind the new World Trade Center a standing ovation.
The architect’s plan for Lower Manhattan aims to
"reactivate the city". More
>
Architectural Head Shrinking: A new research project
launched by the AIA aims to prove—scientifically—that
a link between design and worker productivity and well-being
exists. Dubbed "neuro-architecture", these studies
will prove that our built environment shapes the way our
brain works and is structured. More
>
HOK’s Day in Court: Bucks County in Pennsylvania
will have a new courthouse by 2007. HOK’s New York
and Washington offices will be in charge of the design
of the new 300,000 square foot facility.
More >
Gensler News: Gensler tapped as Petchitects of
the Year. More
> |
|
 |
 |
|
Ideas For Parking
Integrated design using precast components enhance security,
speed construction and provide structural integrity, durability,
aesthetic appeal and design flexibility for parking structures.
Early partnership of entire design team maximizes communication
and improves the bottom-line.
Details on a number of case history examples document techniques
to cut costs, time and maintenance requirements while crafting
high interest structures that fit well with
their surrounding environment. More
>
PCI
Certification >
Precasters:
Share Your Tips >
|
|
|
  
Can a Brain Surgeon Operate On His Own Brain? Steven
Holl reflects on his new Architecture School for the University
of Minnesota, likening the experience of designing an architecture
school to a surgeon performing auto-surgery. More
>
The Taming of the Architect —
It’s not a lost play by Shakespeare. It’s what happens
every day in conference rooms across America. Sometimes, it
can get nasty. More
>
No Hurry Slurry — How do you put in a slurry wall
on a tight Manhattan site? Very skillfully. More
>
Architects:
Send A Case Study >
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| “Good design is a function
of clear thought and sensitivity to the human environment.” |
| - Dirk Lohan |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| The precast/prestressed concrete
industry offers a wide range of AIA/CES approved box lunch
programs. Find
out more > |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
SCC Workshop — Self-Consolidating
Concrete is subject of two-day seminar and field demonstration.
June 26-27 in Raleigh, N.C. More
>
It’s Not Hard to Be Green — Not with
the United States Green Building Council’s lineup
of summer LEED Training Workshops. Check out the calendar.
More
>
Boxing Bruder — An exhibit at the Nevada Museum
of Art highlights the work of architect William Bruder.
The show will be up until October 26. More
> |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
