Residential Architect Magazine: Headlines

Countdown to the 2013 AIA National Convention

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:43:36 EST

We're counting down the 21 days to Convention with 21 reasons to go. Here are a few reasons to get yourself to Denver.

Frank Harmon House for Sale

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:27 EST

Frank Harmon, FAIA—a repeat winner of our design awards—designed this three-bedroom house in the early 1990s. The contemporary stucco has maintained its good looks and durable finishes, which include reclaimed pine floors and shoji screen room dividers.

Oak, Ross Gardam

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:07:15 EST

This flexible pendant luminaire is made of solid FSC-certified wood.

Pritzker Architecture Prize Committee Refuses to Honor Denise Scott Brown

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:57:11 EST

The Pritzker Architecture Prize committee announced today that it will not honor Denise Scott Brown's request to be co-honored for the 1991 Pritzker Prize.

Grand Sequoia Shingles, GAF

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:52:22 EST

Attain the look of wood shingles without the high price tag.

Remembering Female Architects, Past and Present

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:18:17 EST

Nominate a female architect to be profiled on Wikipedia and help to "unforget" the women practicing in the field.

‘Designing Recovery’ Competition Launched in Three Cities

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:40:05 EST

An ideas competition launched at the Clinton Global Initiative calls for better design to reduce damage caused by natural disasters. Those rebuilding in New Orleans, New York, and Joplin, Mo., can enter for the chance to win $10,000 and a spot in the ideas portfolio.

Six Ways to Finish the Job

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:22:06 EST

These surface treatments bring instant color, texture, and interest to walls, ceilings, and floors. We threw in a classic, curvaceous pendant as a final touch.

Crestwood Hills House For Sale

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:36:07 EST

The first house to be built in the famous Los Angeles development of Crestwood Hills is for sale by its original owners. The three-bedroom house—in addition to the 500 surrounding residences—was designed by renowned mid-century architect A. Quincy Jones.

Zidiz, Royal Botania

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:34:02 EST

This sustainably harvested outdoor seating collection blends vintage and modern design sensibilities.

When Architects Design (Miniature) Golf Courses

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:56:06 EST

Back by popularity, the Mini Golf exhibition at the National Building Museum features two entertaining courses designed by Washington, D.C., architects, landscape architects, and contractors.

Woven Vinyl Flooring, Architectural Systems Inc.

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:08:16 EST

This flooring offers a fresh look and resilience to withstand the outdoors.

May Jobs Report: 175,000 Jobs Added; 4,900 Added in Architecture and Engineering

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:05:59 EST

The United States economy added a slightly better than expected 175,000 jobs in May. Architecture and engineering services added 4,900 jobs, while construction added 7,000 with residential construction having a better month than commercial construction.

Ada Louise Huxtable, Remembered

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:54:41 EST

Architects and critics gathered at a carefully termed memorial tribute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday, proving that the doyenne of architectural criticism (who long-stated that she did not want a memorial) still holds the industry in the palm of her hand.

Peter Zumthor Debuts Design for Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:48:49 EST

For an exhibit at LACMA, Peter Zumthor created a 6-ton concrete model to demonstrate his vision for reimagining the museum from the ground up.

Scientists Develop New Graphene-Based Ink for Flexible E-Displays

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:18:26 EST

A research team at Northwestern University unveils new ink for bendable tablets, Blaine Brownell reports.

The Future of Housing Demand Is Compact, Urban, and Transit-Friendly

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:43:19 EST

Demand will continue to rise for pedestrian-oriented, infill residential development, according to a new ULI report released at the ULI Spring Meeting in San Diego.

Flatpack Homes for Dutch First-Time Buyers

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 09:09:22 EST

Self-build kit homes in Nijmegen in the Netherlands can be assembled within six to eight weeks.

Seven Reasons to Head Out the Door

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:33:31 EST

Linger outdoors with these products that enhance green spaces and weather nature's elements.

ADP: 135,000 Jobs Added in May; 5,000 in Construction and 42,000 in Professional Services

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:23:08 EST

ADP and Moody's Analytics released their May employment report, which shows mildly stronger job growth than had been seen in April. Jobs were added in construction and professional services, as well as in the service sector, but lost in manufacturing.