Salem, MA-based Katie Hutchison highlights Public Architecture’s 1% Pro Bono campaign (note there’s three different links there) and cites Brandy Brooks of the Community Design Resource Center of Boston as saying:
I think there’s a lot of confusion about what architects do… People don’t recognize that they have a right to well-designed buildings and spaces. That this isn’t just an artistic service. It’s essential.
I’m actually posting this because the previous post seemed to have triggered a slew of undesirable ads to show up. Let’s steer this conversation back on course.
I want to see this site become something, and soon. If you’re a professional (architect) or knowledgeable DIYer, come write with us. Share stories, ideas, links to trends or interesting projects. We’ve got revenue-sharing ideas in the works and would happily link any author’s bio back to their own professional or personal site.
If we get a couple of writers on board we’ll pull together a worthy site design.
What we’re looking for:
Little guys. Young or independent architects. People shaping the future through projects they’re passionate about. It doesn’t have to be modern design, but should have a modern component: Design, sustainability, green, prefab. It should be residential. It should be accessible (financially) or insanely inspirational if not. It should make sense for the greater region (Maine down to CT and over to Eastern NYS).
If you’re interested, email modernhomesnewengland @ gmail. We’ve been building solid traffic and own some key search terms on Google.
- Mark
Cite gas prices cutting into budgets, home energy prices, or just higher consciousness regarding sustainability, less architectural firms are reporting increasing home sizes now. Of course, it might just be that less firms are reporting any homes in this market climate. Still an interesting study, via Treehugger:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/06/aia-quarterly-report.php
I will say, in looking at the Zamore Homes, that I’d really prefer the 1300 sq ft home (06) over the 2000 sq ft model (03). I’m just not entirely sold on the reverse layout. While I think it’s a good idea to put childrens’ bedrooms downstairs, the layout could do a little better on a master suite and still maintain its modest footprint.
And any property design for me would include a detached home office as a separate structure. Perhaps an LVM or PowerPod.
Is the McMansion era coming to an abrupt close? Are you thinking smaller or bigger for your dream home?
Rocio Romero is pleased to announce that the next stop on our National LV Open House Tour is Eliot, Maine on Saturday, June 14, 2008. This event is the second of four that will be held throughout the country.
The 2008 National Tour will provide attendees the opportunity to see and experience the LV space. Ms. Romero, her staff, homeowners, and general contractors will be present to discuss LV design features, custom design options, the build process, and construction costs.
Since 2003, more than 6,000 individuals have visited the Rocio Romero show home in Perryville, Missouri. Our new national tours allow attendees to view our latest homes and experience the wide array of customization and lifestyle options available to LV home owners.
Home Featured: Jim and Rui’s LVL Home
Event Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Tour Times: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Tour Fee: $40 per person (tour reservations are non-refundable and non-changeable). For more details, call 573-547-9078 ext. 104.
http://www.rocioromero.com/RocioRomero/openHouseNationalTour.htm
Both are in NYS, both are properties for sale: http://www.empyreanapf.org/2008/oh0315ny/oh0315ny.html
Starting in the Hudson Valley/NYS:
http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/29/rocio-romero-lvl-house-tour-kicks-off-tomorrow/
RIMADESIO COMES TO BOSTON
Rimadesio Boston showroom will be home to Italian firm’s patented contemporary sliding door, door, and closet systems, launching in late June.
Rimadesio is a global standard-bearer for elegant and ergonomic space-defining solutions. Established in 1956 as a home furnishings manufacturer in Desio, Italy, the company soon began experimenting with inventive new methods of processing glass. Their patented processes would prove integral to Rimadesio’s later emphasis on the production of groundbreaking doors, sliding door/divider and closet/shelving systems. Rimadesio’s fully customized designs have since been installed in residences, prominent office spaces, hotels, and museums worldwide. The company has established successful showrooms in cities including Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Milan, Paris, Rome, Sao Paulo, Taipei, and Zurich. The Boston location will be Rimadesio’s first stand-alone showroom in the U.S. Its products are also available in New York, Miami and Chicago.
For more information about Rimadesio, please call 617/357-5777 or visit the Rimadesio Boston web site at www.rimadesioboston.com.
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