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World Challenge 09-Vote now for India's Barefoot solar engineers!

“They come as women, and they go back as tigers – they are so confident – oozing with confidence” Bunker Roy, Barefoot College It’s hard to imagine that in parts of Africa south of the Sahara as little as 2% of the villages have access to electricity – that means no TVs, no microwaves, no fridges, and no electric light at night. Now the Barefoot College in India is training a small cadre of women to install solar panels in areas far away from any electricity grid. And Bunker Roy,… Continue

Added by Gautam Trivedi T on November 2, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

Architecture Dissertation: what dissertation topics to present relating to some new current affairs in architecture?

Architecture is the art and science of scheming out and construct buildings and other physical structures by a person or a computer, primarily to provide shelter. It is the art or science of building; exclusively: the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially livable ones. For your architecture dissertation you are required to do methodical research work. Architecture is a… Continue

Added by Rose Tyler on October 31, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

Architecture for Humanity is hiring!!

Hi all, The economy is still really tough. Many people are still uttering the word 'layoff' we are shouting at the top of our voices 'let's hire'. We cannot stress this enough. If you don't apply, you won't get the job. This is the moment to take a tour of duty to help improve the lives of a community and remind yourself why you became a designer in the first place. Now is the time to give a damn. X10 This includes: FULL T… Continue

Added by Gautam Trivedi T on October 16, 2009 at 9:03am — No Comments

Fist time in India European Quality Double Glazing Aluminum Windows and Doors,Single,Double Glaze,Fully Insulated, Noise Reduction,

The company was started in March 1993 and since its beginning we have been recognized as an Investor & Innovator in People for over 16 years. Now we pride ourselves as one of the most successful manufacturers and installer in the glazing industry throughout the UK and now in India. Perfect Glaze India Pvt. Ltd. was commenced on Feb 2008 in Bhuj – Kutch, Gujarat and within a year, we are emerging as a pioneer company in the field of double glaze aluminium windows & doors. Perfect Glaze (… Continue

Added by anand tiwari on September 28, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Transformative Urban Public Works Plan for Medellín, Colombia Wins 2009 Curry Stone Design Prize for Emerging Humanitarian Innovation

A bold and ambitious public works plan for the Colombian city of Medellín that helped revitalize its poorest neighborhoods and transform what was considered the deadliest city in the world into a vibrant, urban hub is the winner of the 2009 Curry Stone Design Prize. Alejandro E… Continue

Added by Gautam Trivedi T on September 25, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Go Green-Prof.AbrahamGeorge

Hi dear All, Greetings from IIT Kgp. A course on Green architecture and carbon-free living is scheduled during December 18-24, 2009. Kindly go through the link given below. Pleaase feel free to contact me. http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/news/showannouncedescr.php?newsid=356 Prof. Abraham George Associate Professor Dept. of Architecture and Regional Planning IIT Kharagpur, Pin 721302, West Bengal, India Email: profageorge@gmail.com Continue

Added by Dr. Abraham George on September 14, 2009 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Time to Disappear...

Like a seasonal alarm clock...the static buzz of Cicada in their mating serenade, somewhere out there in the trees beyond my open city window...remind me that the 'dog days of August' are here...and its time to disappear. As we say in Ontario, "I'm goin up north". To the land of Algonquin on the edge of the Precambrian...where 3 billion years ago, continents collided with such force that mountains melted and mile high glaziers gouged and shaped the rivers, valleys and lakes we now enjoy... Where… Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on August 22, 2009 at 6:51pm — No Comments

This Weeks>GOOD NEWS DESIGN LINKS

From holograms you can touch, to bikes that glow in the dark, to the 20 finalists in the ReBurbia (how you would redesign suburbia) Design competition...all of that and more at this link to my column at MyarhcN, the friendly Architects network > http://www.myarchn.com/profiles/blogs/this-weeks-gt-good-news-idea Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on August 16, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

WHY JOIN AFH?...OPPORTUNITY!

Yes, we are involved with AFH because we share a desire to do some good with our skills and efforts; but let's put those altruistic goals aside for a minute and consider what 'selfish' motives we might also achieve through our involvement and activity in this organization. Yesterday, as our leader Cameron Sinclair and Team headed to the White House for the 10th Annual National Design Awards and lunch with Mrs. Obama it was clear that this once tiny NGO had achieved a level of recog… Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on July 24, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

GOOD NEWS, DESIGN LINKS JULY16/09

Secrets of the PARTHENON; One of the best documentaries ever...the renovation of PARTHENON, after 30 years and 100 million$$ the work continues, the secrets slowly revealed. Fabulous! A 2 minute preview ...and several other articles re innovative design ideas from around the world at the following link to my page at MyarchN , the social architects network. http://www.myarchn.com/profiles/blogs/good-news-desi… Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on July 18, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Great Idea Design Links

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The Bathroom Reinvented: Virginia Gardiner's Loo Watt We wanted to make sure you saw this video documenting Sophia Gardiner's development of a low-cost, low-impact, and highly sanitary loo, with the hope of transforming the (on average) two-pounds-per-person-per-day of human waste into a usable commodity YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Xeros Ltd. is on the verge of saving us a LOT of water. Their new washing system (prototype stage) uses nylon… Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on July 12, 2009 at 4:39am — No Comments

Happy Birthday CANADA the land of Opportunity

I'm very lucky to be Canadian and in gratitude I wanted to celebrate Canada Day by sharing with you, some of the magnificent attributes in the history, people, places and opportunities of this great Nation. It's important that you know more about Canada and we about you; because no matter where you are, you or someone you know has a direct link to Canada, and we to you. More than 100,000 Canadians lost their lives fighting for peace in other lands during the world wars...More than 150 countries… Continue

Added by Michael McKenzie on July 2, 2009 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

Benefits of Double Glazed Units

Glass is a good insulator but it would need to be very thick as a single pane in a window to have much effect. So rather than have thick glass in your windows it is better to have two panes of glass (DGU). A double glazed sealed window comprises of two panes of glass. These two glasses are held apart by a 'spacer bar'. There is an air gap in between each glass which is sealed around the perimeter. Glass is a good conductor of heat. So, just a single glazed or single pane window will not insulate… Continue

Added by anand tiwari on June 27, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Perfect Glaze

Perfect Glaze Limited celebrating 16 years in the double glazing industry, the company was started in March 1993 and remained in partnership until 1998 when it is registered as a Limited Company and came to be known as Perfect Glaze Limited. Backed by the resources of the Group, Perfect Glaze Limited offers architects and specifiers a wide range of innovative aluminium systems for curtain walling, doors, windows and specialist applications. With a wealth of European knowledge and experience, our… Continue

Added by anand tiwari on June 27, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Taking Creativity Seriously

Yo-Yo Ma, right, at a performance with the Silk Road Ensemble of the classic Arabian love story of Layla and Majnun, known and beloved throughout Central Asia.

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Added by Elizabeth on June 23, 2009 at 12:49am — No Comments

Literacy and Regional Languages - Pratham Books is Building Libraries

Have been enjoying some delightful discussions with Maya at the non-profit, Pratham Books. Their mission is A Book in Every Child’s Hand. Here is an example of one of their charming and educational books:

They specialise in books that: - Are woven from the Indian fabric, rooted in the Indian origin - Speak the child’s language - Are beautifully illustrated, written for the child, and produced in a way he would love to keep reading - Cost from Rs. 10 – Rs.25. There are abou… Continue

Added by Elizabeth on June 22, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Current Projects - Niamey and Kashgar

Special School in Niamey

A school that is a first in Niger—offering full access, gender equality, effective teaching methods and seminars for teachers of other schools—may set an example for schools across the country. The new part of this unique school will be b… Continue

Added by Elizabeth on June 15, 2009 at 11:34am — 2 Comments

Architecture for Humanity Hacks Shelter Competition - Deadline: 23 August

The wonderful ArchDaily.com (the blog for your daily dose of architecture) ran this story today: Design It: Shelter Competition, remembering the Frank Lloyd Wright spirit By David Basulto

This year we not only celebrate the 142nd birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright, but also the 50 years of the Guggenheim, one… Continue

Added by Elizabeth on June 10, 2009 at 11:00am — 3 Comments

NEED HELP – orphanage design

From indulekha.p This is for my thesis project. I need some help in designing a centre for orphaned girls, to be more specific, an orphanage for girls. i need some guidance from architects who have an experience designing such centres. And also need some guidance to check the feasibility of my project, the best place I can build it and all the requirements that has to be provided. Hoping I’ll get some help soon.. 1. It’s for a… Continue

Added by Elizabeth on June 5, 2009 at 11:46pm — 1 Comment