Lightmos Thonglor by Architectkidd

Wednesday, September 8th 2010
Lightmos Thonglor by Architectkidd

Modern Unique contemporary architectural building design is done by an architecture and design practice based in Bangkok, Architectkidd. This architectural building designers have designed a new modern stunning building facade design they have just completed. The design aimed to create a Low cost and lightweight metal materials That are cut into panels or pieces to create a pattern over the existing shop house, such a great idea done by the architect.... 

Modern Home Design with a Mid-Century flair

Friday, February 12th 2010
Modern Home Design with a Mid-Century flair

Here’s your next home! Why mess with a remodel when you can gain all the love and labor it took to create this custom architectural design at a fraction of the original cost? This comprehensive 2008 remodel/update of this three bedroom home includes so much: Master suite with two W/I closets, remodeled baths including master suite addition, Door and Window replacements, New HVAC and distribution, Soaring ceilings, new flooring, fireplace, window... 

Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

Sunday, February 7th 2010
Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

The structural work for the Filadelfie building complex in Prague with its interesting ground plan is very close to completion. With the help of the PERI formwork solution, the 17-floor multi-storey building – constructed in the form of a four-blade propeller – will shortly be finished. The MULTIFLEX slab formwork system, in particular, showed itself to be extremely flexible and adaptable for forming the curved upper and massive basement slabs. Comprehensive... 

Polycarbonate Sheet Deters Elements, Enhances Design of Pedestrian Areas at Canada Place

Thursday, February 4th 2010
Polycarbonate Sheet Deters Elements, Enhances Design of Pedestrian Areas at Canada Place

Canada’s winter will have little effect on Olympic Games visitors to Vancouver’s many attractions, thanks to the city’s planners and architects. Historically they have kept the elements at bay in their approach to infrastructure design for popular pedestrian areas, and their preparations for the Winter Games are no exception. A notable example is Vancouver BC’s Canada Place, a landmark cultural and entertainment complex. Its... 

Starwood SK80TT Thermal Break Series

Tuesday, October 13th 2009
Starwood SK80TT Thermal Break Series

The system is designed to enhance the quality of the two materials used and to avoid the problems caused by each of them. The result is a product of the highest quality in terms of both design and technical features. The materials used – aluminum and wood – are combined by using the Starwood patented system and provide excellent rigidity features to the resulting frames. The Starwood SK80TT Thermal Break Series is characterised by an... 

Goodhouse by CircleWest Architects

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Goodhouse by CircleWest Architects

A conceptual in-fill residential home based on a module that would fit easily on most urban lots as typical for our area. SIPS panels allow for easy assembly and modification/expansion. Conceived as an obtainable solution for Modern housing in most any setting, the targeted construction cost was anticipated at less than $350,000 making it a viable site-built competitor to modular/prefab construction. [Property Details]

Vienna’s new Trespa Meteon and glass house

Monday, June 22nd 2009
Vienna's new Trespa Meteon and glass house

The Kai Stania private house, near Vienna, is a unique and stunning example of modern domestic architecture using large glazed walls framed with black Trespa Meteon panels. A stunning glass and black clad house has recently been completed near Vienna. The house was designed by well-known designer and architect Kai Stania to live and work in and to act as a marketing tool for his design business. It is situated on a tree-covered hillside with a stunning... 

The Seaford Life Saving Club by Robert Simeoni Architects

Thursday, December 11th 2008
The Seaford Life Saving Club by Robert Simeoni Architects

This community facility is located on the edge of a long public beach over a primary sand dune nearby to the suburb of Seaford, Victoria. Although the building’s main functions are to provide surveillance to the beach for safety purposes and storage of beach craft, a cafe and additional weather-protected meeting areas have also been catered for. This site-sensitive building is composed of a generally suspended timber structure with timber and... 

AEC Software Survey: Green Building Success Requires Client and Project Management

Thursday, November 20th 2008

AEC Software, developers of project management software, announced today the final results from a green building survey of home building, architecture, and construction industry managers. When asked if clients are more or less patient with green construction projects compared to traditional building projects, 70 percent of respondents said that their customers had the same level of patience, or even less patience. These results come on the heels of... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that...