By Kazuya Endo December 2, 2014, The Japan Times NAIROBI – A Japanese architect is promoting construction of “infrastructure-free” homes for people in a Nairobi slum. “Kenya has ‘people power’… Read more
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Ryerson architecture students compete in South Korea
By Jack Hopkins November 28, 2014, theEyeopener Ryerson’s Faculty of Architecture Science has a lot to brag about. Four Ryerson architecture students have placed third place at a design competition… Read more
2014 Heritage Awards
The District of North Vancouver is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Heritage Awards. This awards program acknowledges special accomplishments, projects and efforts that have furthered the goal of heritage… Read more
Louisiana architecture students building, learning in Cheticamp
Students are building structures with the notorious suêtes winds in mind By Nicole MacLennan November 19, 2014, CBC News Students are building structures with the notorious suêtes winds in mind… Read more
Dream Art Houses Visualized in Extravagant Architecture Series
By Ross Brooks November 26, 2014, Arts & Culture Extravagant homes often strike a balance between expression and convention, but for his latest project, architect Vasily Klyukin has created a… Read more
Five Projects Awarded Prizes at the 2014 Media Architecture Biennale
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/65938382] By Rory Stott November 26, 2014, Arch Daily The 2014 Media Architecture Biennale has drawn to a close in Aarhus, Denmark, and with it five projects have been… Read more
Robert Fulford: Will Postmodern Architecture Get Its Turn For Preservation?
By Robert Fulford National Post, November 18, 2014 Half a century ago, the usually dignified world of international architecture was embroiled in an angry controversy that created enemies across the… Read more
“Hypotopia”: Architecture as a Vehicle for Political Action
By Evan Rawn November 17, 2014, Architecture News – Austria In the wake of the global financial crisis, banking scandals and government bailouts have made countless news headlines around the… Read more
B.C.'s Best Buildings Reflect History, Memories
The Marine Building is heavily adorned with Art Deco style decorations. (Jeff Hitchcock) By Jesara Sinclair CBC News Posted, Nov 17, 2014 Architect Dave Hewitt reveals the results of a… Read more
The BC Building Code Appeal Board: Seeking A New Member
The BC Building Code Appeal Board is seeking a new member for a three year term beginning November 30, 2014. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the interpretation… Read more