Modern Residential Architecture News
- The fanless spinning heatsink: your questions answered by the inventor Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:59AMYou had a lot of questions about the Air Bearing Heat Exchanger -- and the inventor Jeff Koplow has sent us the answers.
- Condo buyers, know your history Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:10PMSoon to be replaced by high-rise homes, industrial building at Bathurst and Front has a fascinating past
- Alveo Land expects P2B from Ferndale Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMTHE middle-income brand of Ayala Land Inc. has enjoyed robust sales for its maiden residential development in Quezon City. Alveo Land said the company could fully sell the Ferndale Villas by yearend, generating P2 billion in gross revenues. A total of 70 units worth P700 million have been taken up during a priority-selling event of [...]
- Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Bath, England Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:58AMBath, England (Reuters Life!) - A comfortable two-hour drive from London lies the picturesque British spa town of Bath. Dominated by a population of bourgeois pensioners and students from all walks of life, the city is steeped in history and bursting with culture. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help you get the most out of 48 hours in a city with its share of old English charm and ...
- Life Is A Sure Breeze In Bal Harbour Condos Set In A Fabulous Town-Like Setting Right By The Beach Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:54PMOne of the most appealing areas within the South Florida region is a luxurious oceanfront section called Bal Harbour where people from different parts of the world are able to enjoy one of the most luxurious settings within a place that casually maintains its exquisite town-like charm.
- Life Is A Sure Breeze In Bal Harbour Condos Set In A Fabulous Town-Like Setting Right By The Beach Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:54PMOne of the most appealing areas within the South Florida region is a luxurious oceanfront section called Bal Harbour where people from different parts of the world are able to enjoy one of the most luxurious settings within a place that casually maintains its exquisite town-like charm.
- Massive Price Reductions At The Icon Brickell Condos Make These Fine Home Spaces Even More Enticing Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:02AMBrickell has always been recognized as being Miami’s very own financial district and, because of this, people have had the tendency to assume that life in such a place could only be uptight and boring.
- Linear House: A modern oasis amid island wilderness Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:11PMAll straight lines and right angles - that’s B.C.’s Linear House. But John and Patricia Patkau’s award-winning design is also a marvel of lightness, warmth and supple spatial flow
- KTGY Principal Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP to Speak at NAHB Webinar, "Emerging Trends in 50+ Design & Amenities" Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:31AMOrange County - Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, is pleased to announce that KTGY Principal Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP, CAASH, has been invited to be a featured speaker in an upcoming webinar presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on July 6, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar, "Emerging Trends in 50+ Design & Amenities," is sponsored by Whirlpool.
- Jammu and Kashmir seeks funds to develop shrines as pilgrim destination Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:58AMSrinagar, Jun 20 : Jammu and Kashmir government has approached the centre for providing liberal funds to develop Charar-e- Sharief- Yusmarg-Pakherpora as a major pilgrim tourism circuit in the central Kashmir district of Badgam.
- The city: Gaborone Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:47AM* Alexander McCall Smith doffs his hat to a 'profoundly comfortable' place.
- Leading Polish architect dies in plane crash Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:53PMWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Stefan Kurylowicz, a Polish architect who helped modernize Warsaw in the two decades after the collapse of communism, has died in a plane crash in Spain, an associate said Tuesday. He was 62.
- Leading Polish architect Stefan Kurylowicz dies in a plane crash in Spain Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:43PMWARSAW, Poland — Stefan Kurylowicz, a Polish architect who helped modernize Warsaw in the two decades after the collapse of communism, has died in a plane crash in Spain, an associate said Tuesday. He was 62. Kurylowicz (Kur-eh-WOH-vich) was among four Poles who died when their two small planes crashed in foggy and rainy weather on Monday, said the deputy head of Kurylowicz’s studio, Piotr ...
- Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Technologies and Global Markets Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:03AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
- Raphael Soriano's 'Gogol House' For Sale in Los Feliz Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:11PMLauded architect Raphael Soriano's 1939 'Gogol House,' located in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz, is on the market. The three bedroom, three bath home is one of only twelve standing and intact structures built by Soriano, making it a precious piece of Los Angeles architectural history.
- All-Star Judging Panel Delivers Expert Evaluations in New Season of "HGTV Design Star" Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:33AMGenevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip are back while David Bromstad, the first "HGTV Design Star" champion, will mentor the finalists.
- Passive Solar Home Plans Now Available From Sierra Solar Systems Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 8:41AMCreate a sustainable home design that heats and cools itself naturally, without the headache of finding an architect or starting from scratch.
- Lake Geneva as Shelley and Byron Knew It Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 4:33PMPanoramic view of Lake Geneva and the medieval Château de Chillon, which inspired Byron’s “Prisoner of Chillon.” More Photos »
- Melbourne simply Oz-some Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 11:29PMWith some 4-million residents, Melbourne is only slightly smaller than Sydney.
- Historic building being renovated Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 10:17AMThanks to federal and state tax subsides, a former courthouse and New York City landmark in Melrose may soon get a new lease on life. Known as the “105-year-old Gray Lady of The Bronx” to its developers, the former courthouse on E. 161st Street and Third Avenue may see complete...
- Pier sunset? Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 10:48AMAgainst long odds, Tony’s on the Pier has always survived.
- City's mid-century architecture showcased Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 1:52AMPASADENA - Every day, commuters zip through the city probably without paying much attention to the buildings they pass by, said Patty Judy, education director for Pasadena Heritage.
- Corinthia Hotel London Opens Its Doors Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 10:05AMCorinthia Hotel London today announced its doors are open to the public. Corinthia’s new flagship is a landmark property and joins the ranks of London’s finest 5-star luxury hotels.
- New commercial centre in Sungai Buloh offers plenty for shoppers Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 7:09PMSHIFTING the focus from residential development temporarily, developer Mah Sing intends to work on their commercial properties in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor.
- Rent, Don't Buy: Five Mexican Getaways For a Raucous Cinco de Mayo Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 5:11PMClick here to view the full photogallery. On May 5, 1862, an undermanned Mexican army managed to defeat the well-equipped colonial French invaders at the Battle of Puebla. The anniversary of that unlikely victory—Cinco de Mayo—is celebrated today by hordes...
- Calendar Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 4:50AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Mixed-use community enhances QC landscape Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:07AMMANILA, Philippines - A canopy of lights visible from the corner of EDSA and Quezon Avenue in Quezon City, is putting a spotlight on a mixed-use development that's not only set to become the next center for lifestyle activities, but also as the latest model of green architecture and sustainable living efforts in QC.The project is called Eton Centris, a new landmark developed by property group ...
- News, briefly Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 5:03AMSee what's happening in and around Kingston
- Metro Mix Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 6:59AMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - When Michael Fallas purchased the 1913 Metropolitan building in the late 1990s, he didn’t have many plans for the structure. The ground floor was Fallas Paredes, a 40,000-square-foot store specializing in discount apparel. Most of the upper levels in the 10-floor edifice were storage space.
- Calendar Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 4:44AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Emir issues order to preserve traditional Makkah architecture Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 1:50AMMAKKAH: Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah, has ordered that all buildings in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque heed the "traditional Makkah-style of architecture" both inside and out while conforming to international standards of modern construction.
- Amazing architecture across the Golden Gate Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 6:31AMRoad Trip at Home: It should come as no surprise that a homes tour sponsored by Dwell magazine would feature the most fascinating houses around. CNET visits four of the stops on the upcoming tour.
- WSU poses student 'theme houses' Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 12:04AMWinona State University may become a residential landlord in areas adjacent to campus through a new venture called “Theme Houses.” University officials began working with the Winona City Planning Commission Monday toward developing regulations for the new kind of student housing.
- Delphi Showcases Innovative Wireless EV Charging Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 8:16AMRevolutionary Technology to Offer Most Efficient and Convenient Wireless Charging Option to Future Electric Vehicle Drivers, Flexible Installation to EV Infrastructure
- Delphi Showcases Innovative Wireless EV Charging Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 8:00AMDETROIT, MI--(Marketwire - 04/13/11) - Delphi Automotive has equipped an electric vehicle with its Delphi Wireless Charging System, a highly efficient wireless energy transfer system featuring technology developed by WiTricity Corporation. Delphi will display the test vehicle at this year's SAE World Congress here this week. "This is a significant advancement in our research and development ...
- Green Light for Downtown Hillsboro Rezoning Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:48AMThere are many ways to get to downtown Hillsboro. My personal favorite, coming off of Highway 26, is to take the Brookwood Parkway to Cornell. That way you will see what an industrial park should look like. Winding past the...
- Calendar Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 4:50AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Brooklyn artist plans to sketch all 9,000 NYC buildings Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 6:15PMThere are roughly 900,000 buildings in New York City, according to the Department of Finance. James Gulliver Hancock plans to draw them all.
- Inside-The-Beltline Modern, 1950s Lustron House Facing Demolition Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 6:14PMTriangle - When the owner of a Raleigh mid-century modern house lists the property – not the house – for sale, demolition isn’t far behind.
- Miller & Smith Announces 36% Increase in 2011 First Quarter Home Sales Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:25AMMCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - April 4, 2011) - Miller & Smith , an award-winning homebuilder and real estate development company, today reports a 36% increase in home sales for the first quarter of 2011, illustrating a positive momentum in the market. This increase is measured against the number of homes sold in the first quarter of 2010.
- Miller & Smith Announces 36% Increase in 2011 First Quarter Home Sales Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:00AMMCLEAN, VA--(Marketwire - 04/04/11) - Miller & Smith , an award-winning homebuilder and real estate development company, today reports a 36% increase in home sales for the first quarter of 2011, illustrating a positive momentum in the market. This increase is measured against the number of homes sold in the first quarter of 2010. "The brisk up-tick in sales can be contributed to the ...
- Sunshine, Mickey only scratch Florida's surface Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 1:09PMFlorida offers much more than year-round warmth and sunshine, sandy beaches and Mickey Mouse-inspired theme parks.
- Robinsons Land’s AmiSa puts a leisure community in Mactan Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 3:48AMCEBU, Philippines -- Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) recently marked another milestone in the construction development of AmiSa, its master-planned, six-hectare leisure residential community in Mactan, Cebu.
- Redefining luxury living in Makati Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 2:40AMAside from sharing the same passion for furniture design as well as architecture, internationally-acclaimed industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, architects Royal Pineda and Antonio “Budji’’ Layug, have other things in common.
- Glasswork finds a home in Raleigh Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 9:58PMAfter her husband of 53 years died in August, Joany Earle Condoret thought she would retreat from public life.
- Top 5 worst bars Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 4:47PMBy: Nicholas Kula You've no doubt heard of this place from your more unsavory friends and -the kind you casually know from work or some other area where you're forced to hang out ...
- In pictures: V&A extension Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 6:23AMSeven shortlisted designs for a new courtyard and underground extension for the London landmark
- In pictures Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 6:23AMShortlisted designs for V&A museum extension
- Real Estate for $310,000 Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 3:09PMAn adobe in Tucson, an antebellum-era house in rural North Carolina and a contemporary town house in Tulsa, Okla.
- Letters to the editor Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 5:00PMWe have all been eagerly anticipating the location question regarding the proposed prison (although I am of the opinion that as the largest community of the South Okanagan — and this is borne out by research — Penticton would serve as a magnet for inmates’ families and released prisoners, wherever in the South Okanagan the prison is located).
