The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the selection of State Senator Jason Allen (R) as its 2008 Legislator of the Year. Allen’s selection by the organization’s Board of Directors is based on several criteria, including dedication to public service, devotion... - May 07, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan

SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has announced that Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, has joined the firm as a principal. In this position, he will be responsible for strategic client management and special projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. Tom Hughes has more than 25 years of... - May 03, 2008 - SFL + A Architects

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Joleen Lockhart, AIA, an architect in the Raleigh office, has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification... - May 02, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

Platform makes it easy to search for the newest downtown digs. Builder Homesite’s (BHI) New Home Source (http://www.newhomesource.com), the leading consumer resource to new home communities throughout the U.S., has launched Urban Condo Living (http://www.urbancondoliving.com) – a comprehensive, new condo search website tailored to urban dwellers looking for their dream space in the sky. - May 01, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.

After years of discussion and more than a hundred emails to the Scottsdale City Council in support, funding for the Paolo Soleri Bridge and Plaza was unanimously approved. - May 01, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation

The SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals will have its Grand Opening on Friday, May 9 in the Clark Courtyard at 123 Old Mason Farm Road in Chapel Hill. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, led the project team in the design of the 43,000-square-foot, 44-bedroom... - May 01, 2008 - MHAworks

The NoHo Art District in North Hollywood, California has added a solid-state lighting display to accent the artistic theme of the area. The 128-foot long, 7-foot high display nicknamed “Art Box” can be operated interactively to display lighting animations as triggered by the passing-by vehicles through the use of video monitoring cameras. Act One’s ActPixel technology is employed for this advanced LED lighting system. - April 30, 2008 - Act One

Builder Mike Stevens and partner Jon Stevens announce home plan designs for the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development. - April 28, 2008 - Groves Park Commons - Featured Press Release

Raleigh, NC-based architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, joined the Circular Congregational Church Building Committee on Thursday, April 24, in Charleston when the Historic Charleston Foundation presented the group with the Robert N.S. and Patti Foos Whitelaw Founder Award for the completely “green”... - April 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Patricia Spinella, accounting manager, has been named an associate with the firm. Spinella has more than 12 years of industry experience,... - April 26, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) has announced an expansion of topics at their already scheduled free public seminar on historic preservation on Saturday, May 10 at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. Topics include: an overview of the National Register of Historic Places,... - April 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum

Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com - Featured Press Release

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Christina Graham has joined the firm as a construction administrator. In this position, Graham will oversee construction documents, lead project meetings... - April 24, 2008 - BJAC

Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm completed design of a new 9,800 square-foot hospice care facility for University Health... - April 23, 2008 - FreemanWhite

SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Robbie Ferris, president and CEO, has been named an Impact Entrepreneur by Charlotte Business Leader magazine. Charlotte Business Leader magazine’s... - April 20, 2008 - SFL + A Architects

MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to renovate Amay James School, a unit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. David Clinton, Education Design Principal for MHAworks, will lead the project team of the $4.3 million renovation. The project will convert the existing... - April 19, 2008 - MHAworks

Frank Harmon, FAIA, to address the American Institute of Architect's 2008 National Convention in Boston. - April 19, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm will participate in the 2008 AIDSWALK and RIDE on Saturday, May 3 starting at the Halifax mall in downtown Raleigh. There... - April 18, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to design a new multi-purpose Conference Center for the Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Center. - April 18, 2008 - MHAworks

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Bailey Gatens has joined the firm as an intern interior designer. In this position, Gatens will coordinate interior design issues within architectural projects,... - April 16, 2008 - BJAC

Innovative architectural rendering provider, ArchRender, is pleased to announce the release of their new online presence. The company’s new online presence makes use of an interesting mix of technologies, provided and integrated by internet services provider Naxtech which is based in the UK and... - April 13, 2008 - Naxtech.com

East Carolina University rededicated the Carol Belk Building on Friday March 28, a day that honored the 101st anniversary of the university’s founding. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, provided design services for the $9 million complete “gut”... - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry dedicated a new $3 million worship center on Sunday, February 24. David Clinton, Design Principal for MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, led the project team in the design of the 12,000-square-foot facility. The Rev. Leonard H. Bolick,... - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Triangle program “Creating Value through Sustainability: The Dollars... - April 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

GTG Consultants, PC today announced that Associate Architect Nora Garcia has joined the architectural and engineering consulting firm's West Coast office in San Francisco. Initially, Garcia will work closely with company founder and principal George Wolodzko, but is expected to quickly assume management... - April 11, 2008 - GTG Consultants, PC

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Gaylen Herman has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Herman will be responsible for various tasks including code research and developing... - April 10, 2008 - BJAC

SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, NH welcomes Cheryl Killam as Code and Compliance Specialist. - April 05, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc

In celebration of The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 Preservation Month theme, “Place Matters,” the Erie Center for Design & Preservation is hosting a lecture, seminar and walking tour on May 9th and 10th. All three events are free and open to the public. The... - April 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum

Material technology breakthroughs enable paradigm shift in building performance and design. - April 04, 2008 - World Media Television, Inc.

Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have resulted in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and a wealth of new options for designers and home owners. - April 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com - Featured Press Release

Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Heidi Charron has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Charron will join the architectural staff on projects for education, healthcare... - April 02, 2008 - BJAC

An historic Port Murray, NJ post & beam bank barn conversion was recently listed for sale through A Home For Sale Realty of Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a new owner to appreciate its civil war era history said Richard Rosenblum, the exclusive real estate broker handling the marketing of this... - March 31, 2008 - A Home For Sale Realty

Architectural firm creates new online destination to showcase 100+ properties. - March 27, 2008 - Architectura, Inc. - Featured Press Release

Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC

Award-winning landscape architect Judy Harmon, ASAL, and her husband, architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “What I Learned Doing My Own House” during Residential Design & Construction (RDC), a two-day convention and trade show for design and construction... - March 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.

Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a display... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society

Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine and Wake Technical Community College. The award... - March 25, 2008 - BJAC

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carlton Place, a mixed-use, mixed-income development in downtown Raleigh, has been selected to receive the prestigious Downtown... - March 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

Architectural firm creates new timber frame blog on timber framing, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, as well as how to incorporate green design practices with alternative energy systems & energy efficient materials to achieve sustainability within budget. - March 22, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC

Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm completed design of mechanical improvements for Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie,... - March 21, 2008 - FreemanWhite

International attention has been gained with the introduction by Susan Jablon Mosaics of "ORGANiKS" — 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile. This introduction has also brought jobs to the local economy. - March 21, 2008 - Susan Jablon Mosaics.com

IDR Studio to Provide Independent Consulting for LEED Certification. - March 20, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on architectural design trends. In this podcast, Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the firm’s Charlotte office,... - March 17, 2008 - BJAC

Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone

IDR Studio, an Austin-based design firm, recently completed a challenging office expansion project for interactive marketer Springbox’s Congress Avenue location. The challenge was both architectural and conceptual – bridging interiors of the two 19th century downtown buildings Springbox occupies with the web-design company’s fast-paced, creative environment. - March 14, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.

South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants - Premium Press Release

Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked fourth among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle, with... - March 13, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC

On Saturday, March 15, the North Carolina Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the LEED® Gold rated Merchants Mill Pond State Park Visitors Center in Gatesville, NC, the department’s first LEED®-rated building and a model for... - March 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA