Architecture Studies http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/ Announces new materials and events in the ASL. Announcements and feature information from the ASL Librarian. en Copyright 2009 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:08:10 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Las Vegas building wins AIA/COTE top ten award The Regional Animal Campus by Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects of Las Vegas was the winner of one of the 2006 top ten green projects awards from AIA's Committee on the Environment.

The AIA/COTE description of the project is at
http://aiatopten.org/hpb/overview.cfm?ProjectID=658

More information on the Architecture Studies Library web pages on this project can be found at http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/aia/awa2005/b05065.html and in the Architects and Buildings Database at http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/archdb/arch.php

The news release came out in April of 2006, so this is not exactly news. But it was brought to my attention lately that it is important to highlight what we are doing in Las Vegas to forward the green agenda. This project is one outstanding example.

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/las-vegas-building-wins-aiacot.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/las-vegas-building-wins-aiacot.html Ecological literacy Livable Las Vegas Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:08:10 -0800 Metropolis Magazine continuing education Metropolis Magazine has a nice offering of online content. It is labeled as "continuing education" but you need not register to read the materials.

There are several continuing education segments dealing with green design, including "Green Interior Design" and "Urban Eco-Sustainable Networks."

http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/continuing_education.php

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/metropolis-magazine-continuing.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/metropolis-magazine-continuing.html Ecological literacy Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:56:57 -0800 Sustainable and affordable A January 18, 2007 posting on Worldchanging titled "Multifamily, Affordable, Urban and Green" explores housing that is both sustainable and affordable. http://www.worldchanging.com/archives//005850.html

The posting refers to projects on both the east and west coast.

The ASL has recently acquired the book Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century. HC79 E5 W676 2006

It is described as "a compendium of the most innovative solutions, ideas and inventions emerging today for building a sustainable, livable, prosperous future."

]]> http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/sustainable-and-affordable.html http://blogs.library.unlv.edu/arch-studies/2007/01/sustainable-and-affordable.html Ecological literacy Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00:15 -0800 Sustainable materials Sustainable materials are a key ingredient to both responsible architecture and technological and design innovation. Such is the message of two books recently received in the Architecture Studies Library:

Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials that Redefine Our Physical Environment
TA403.6 T73 2006

and

Material Connexion: The Global Resource of New and Innovative Materials for Architects, Artists, and Designers
TA403.6 B4568 2005

Both titles are in the library's reference section.

Both titles have a backstory.

Transmaterial is a labor of love of architect Blaine Brownell of NBBJ. An article in Architect (November/December 2006, 80-87) details his activities and interests. Mentioned in the article is his blog at http://transstudio.com/tm/ -- also on the subject of new ecology-friendly materials.

Material Connexion has offices in several locations in the world, including New York. They sell a subscription to their database of products. The ASL does not currently subscribe. If you would be interested in the library pursuing a subscription, let me know! More information about Material Connexion is at http://www.materialconnexion.com/pa1.asp

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