Pat Carter and Jeff Carter, DDS Most people would agree that designing an effective dental facility requires an intimate understanding of dentistry and a thoughtful identification of the design objectives for a specific practice. That statement alone involves a multitude of details and design decisions that can be quite overwhelming (assuming you want to attend to all the details and get it “right”). And while that is the primary part of the designing process, evolving factors outside of the

Amazing Residential Tower….. Construction has begun on a 20-story residential tower on 5 Franklin Place in New York designed by Dutch architect Ben van Berkel of UNStudio. The exterior will be wrapped in black metal bands which will form balconies, terraces and sunshades. These bands will also frame views from inside the apartments and provide privacy for inhabitants. The building will contain 55 apartments ranging in size from approximately 1,200 square feet to approximately 3,400 sq

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Unique to 3ds Max Design 2009, Lighting Analysis tools can be used for simulating and analyzing Sun, Sky and artificial lighting in a 3D scene. Ideal for sustainable Architecture projects, these tools can help evaluate light intensity in your designs. The Lighting Analysis tools can help facilitate the evaluation of indoor lighting quality for LEED certification. The workflow for using the Lighting Analysis tool is as follows: Use a Daylight System or photometric lights with IES files.Under t

After two nights in our large double room at the guest house, we had to move to a single with a double bed in it. When we made our reservations 2 months ago, we knew that this would have to be the arrangement since Guesthouse Lida was already pretty booked up. So we got our bags ready to be moved and headed out on the town. Our plan was to stay on the east side of the river and to tour the Old Town and New Town quarters. We started by heading to the Old Town Square to watch the anatomical clock

Keith Haring memorial. All seemed right in the world of NYC street art and Liberal politics, but oops… Shepard put his poster over NYC graf staple MARTY, who has been holding down that spot for years. When reached for comment Shepard had this to say: “I don’t like to go over people ever, however, I feel Obama being elected is very important to everyone’s future including MARTY’s. It was not intended to be disrespectful of him, but if he chooses to be that small minded and petty about it I can’t

THE STATE OF POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION IN THE PRACTICE OF EDUCATIONAL DESIGN Jeffery A. Lackney, Ph.D., A.I.A. School Design Research Studio University of Wisconsin-Madison Paper Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association, EDRA 32, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 5, 2001. View the PDF Document Over the past decade thousands of new school buildings and renovations have been planned, designed and constructed in the U.S. Of these only a small fraction will ever be evaluat

I got to take in a couple of the concerts for this annual Boise event. Caught the Saturday afternoon concert at the Band Shell with folk groups, jazz groups, dancers and the like. There was also a children's lantern parade (still in broad daylight but nice...). Rode my bike to Bar Guernika, afterwards, for their Saturday Beef Tongue and some beer. The next night I was at the Cathedral of the Rockies for the Church Night performance. Having never been, I was taken in by COTR's architecture. It

I really struggled to get up this morning, well get going at least.  Something about not having to make a breakfast call meant that I kind of took it really slowly… but hey it’s my party.. so I figured that was fine.. to a point. After some breakfast, a little bit of lonely planet recon, some checking of emails etc I finally got ready for the world.  By then it was 12:30 which sounds late, but it doesn’t get dark here until late.. so really I had plenty of daylight.  Jump on the number 24 (aft

Hi all, As you can see we’re still madly catching up on blog entries from our travels through Scandinavia. We breezed our way through 4 of the world’s most expensive countries & left with much lighter wallets & a rapidly depleting bank balance. As you read this, shock, horror we’ve made our way back to Eastern Europe where we’re taking in the sights of the Czech Republic. Hope you all enjoy the next entry of our time in Copenhagen. HELSINKI (FINLAND) TO COPENHAGEN (DENMARK) (07/04

Hi all, As you can see we’re still madly catching up on blog entries from our travels through Scandinavia. We breezed our way through 4 of the world’s most expensive countries & left with much lighter wallets & a rapidly depleting bank balance. As you read this, shock, horror we’ve made our way back to Eastern Europe where we’re taking in the sights of the Czech Republic. Hope you all enjoy the next entry of our time in Copenhagen. HELSINKI (FINLAND) TO COPENHAGEN (DENMARK) (07/04

Here is a terrific yet brief article about what exactly daylight planning is and what a daylight planner does as it refers to architecture (not how your family spends April vacation . Think of it as a quick primer on the subject. Includes a neat little glossary of commonly encountered terms when dealing with a building’s daylight plan. Check out the article Technorati Tags: architectural lighting, architectural lighting design, solid-state architectural lighting, led architectural lighting,

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE Presented by Jeffery A. Lackney, Ph.D., A.I.A. Thursday, September 23, 1999 As part of a Congressional Briefing to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science Sponsored by the Environmental Energy Study Institute (EESI) Energy Smart Schools: Opportunities to Save Money, Save Energy and Improve Student Performance Congressman Udall, members of the Committee on Science, members o

 (Melville, N.Y.) – H2M, a multi-disciplined Engineering, Architectural and Laboratory Analysis firm, helped kick off construction at the groundbreaking of the new Sayville Library which incorporates many green and sustainable features.  H2M was commissioned by the Sayville Library to provide professional architecture and engineering services for the development of a new 38,000 square foot library.  For this project, H2M partnered with local LPA Architects to develop the design and gain the app

THE STATE OF POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION IN THE PRACTICE OF EDUCATIONAL DESIGN Jeffery A. Lackney, Ph.D., A.I.A. School Design Research Studio University of Wisconsin-Madison Paper Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association, EDRA 32, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 5, 2001. View the PDF Document Over the past decade thousands of new school buildings and renovations have been planned, designed and constructed in the U.S. Of these only a small fraction will ever be evalua

"Damn!" The tree root had caught Michael again. The slope of the street that led to his house was perfect for skateboarding down, but the sidewalk was old, the neighborhood was old. And tall, big leaf maples lined the street, sometimes causing cracks and ridges in the sidewalk. Occasionally one would be big enough to provide enough of a gentle launch, but caught unawares the consequences could be painful. And he hated the thought of someone seeing that the sidewalk had made him fall. He gathered

News from AIA - The American Institute of Architects has selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Aldo Leopold Legacy Center The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc., Cedarburg, WI Completed in spring, 2007, the 12,000sf building includes office and meeting spaces, interpretive hall, archive and workshop. The Center was envisioned as a small complex of structures organized around a central courtyard. This design

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THE DECLINE AND FALL OF AMERICA (The Movie) Thank YOU B.A. Brooks The shocking new full length film that will change the way you look at our oncegreat country and what America has become today. After the pre-release viewing of the movie on 01/21/08, many people compared it to Aaron Russo\'s \"Freedom To Fascism\". B.A. Brooks is currently writing his new book \"Total Disclosure\" which will compliment this movie. The book is to be released sometime in 2008. Downlo

New! Creative Ideas on Choosing your Window Covering Style May 10th, 2008 by naosaejima8058 Window coverings have a process on how you should choose your window curtains and drapes. You have three basic choices to decide from on what window treatment is best for your homes decor. You first have to decide whether you want informal or formal window coverings? Secondly unlined or lined? And thirdly the style and type of heading desired. After you have decided on the type of window treatment you a