02 August 2010
In an effort to foster more architectural knowledge and appreciation in the San Joaquin Valley, we at the AIASJ are organizing a lecture series. We will feature visiting professionals, and academicians and well individuals who practice locally. - - For our first lecture we have Brian Lane AIA,Principal of Koning Eizenberg Architecture. Brian is a Fresnan by origin. [...]
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29 July 2010
Modernism was a movement. It encompassed art, architecture, culture, music. It substantially changed the world specifically the built environment. There is a subset of modernism that should be of interest to Fresnans. That is mid-century modernism. Interest in Fresno’s mid-century modern architecture has been growing slowly for a few years. On individual that has been an imputous [...]
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28 July 2010
Cameron Sinclair of Architecture for Humanity can often be found half way across the world doing some good. Most recently he was in Cambodia. He posted the video below that I thought was interesting. It actually reminded me of what happened recently with the Kress Building. - When architectural progress goes bad from Architecture for_Humanity on Vimeo. -
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19 July 2010
Creative Fresno has been a great mainstay organization in Fresno for several years now. When I boomeranged back to Fresno in 2006, the organization and members helped me find the right connections and places to be with lots of cool creative events. One of those events is the Bartender Challenge. It’s been a while but the Bartender [...]
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08 July 2010
Below is an article by Enoch Sears, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP. The article was pulled from the newsletter to give you a feel for the content. The newsletter is meant to keep the chapter members and general public up to date with what is happening in the chapter. The printed copies are available [...]
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02 July 2010
Fireworks help create an environment of celebration with light and sound. Sound and light elements can have great impacts in shaping our experiences though they are often not giving the attention they deserve in design of buildings and landscapes. Enjoy creating environments of celebration this 4th of July weekend. Pay attention to how light and sound influences [...]
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