Residential Architect Magazine: Headlines

Glidehouse Makes Its Second Debut

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 01:10:56 EST

Green prefab manufacturer Blu Homes launches production of the new version of Michelle Kaufmann's Glidehouse.

Home Energy Performance Audits and Advice at Your Fingertips

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:28:58 EST

A new application for iPad and iPhone helps architects, builders, and homeowners evaluate home efficiency and energy ratings.

2010 Palladio Awards Honor Outstanding Traditional Design

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:18:41 EST

The seven winning residential projects in the ninth annual Palladio Awards creatively interpret the principles of Western architectural tradition.

Cornell's Master of Architecture Program Now Accredited

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:06:00 EST

The National Architectural Accrediting Board has granted the M.Arch.1 degree program at Cornell University an initial period of accreditation.

AIA CRAN Heads to Austin for Annual Symposium

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:46:06 EST

AIA's Custom Residential Architect's Network will hold its 2010 symposium—"Looking Back to Move Forward"—Oct. 1-4 at the Austin Hilton.

Weak Architecture Billings Continue in July

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:32:57 EST

The AIA's Architecture Billings Index has improved slightly since June, but demand for design services is still low.

RIBA Announces 2010 Stirling Prize Finalists

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:19:52 EST

Six buildings are in the running for the Royal Institute of British Architects' annual award for excellence.

Affordable Housing Project Sets New Standard for Buena Park, Calif.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:10:23 EST

$21 million low-rise design uses new concept integrating a green roof over a surface parking enclosure to affordably maximize density on small urban infill sites.

Do Consumers Care About Green?

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:11:47 EST

Consumers' awareness of their environmental impact is high, but it isn't necessarily their main motivation for making greener choices and it doesn't always lead to action.

Timberframing Company Builds Showcase Green Home

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:00:54 EST

New Energy Works marks its Western expansion with a LEED Platinum project that displays the timberframing company's craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to sustainability.

Home Building 360: For Architects, Downturn is All About Survival

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:42:44 EST

Architecture firms have laid off workers, closed offices, and filed for bankruptcy protection as their builder clients have cut back or failed.

U.S. Navy Opts For Concrete Modular Housing on Bahamas Outpost

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:08:21 EST

New structures are expected to save money on maintenance and energy.

Proposal That Would Penalize S Corps Dropped from Senate Bill

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:56:07 EST

A provision aimed at closing a payroll tax loophole to small business owners filing as S corporations has been eliminated from the Senate version of the "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act."

Michelle Kaufmann Studio Introduces New Line of Net-Zero Pre-Fab Designs

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:11:41 EST

Flexible home designs offer range of sustainability features to bring thoughtfully designed green living to a broader audience.

Design Competition Deadlines Approaching

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:05:27 EST

Get your entries ready for these upcoming architecture and design competitions.

Nonresidential Construction to Grow by 3 Percent in 2011

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:34:01 EST

The American Institute of Architects' Consensus Construction Forecast predicts a 20 percent-plus decline in nonresidential construction spending through 2010 and a marginal increase in 2011.

AIA Awards ARE Scholarships

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:04:59 EST

The six recipients of the 2010 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship will be compensated for the entire cost of the ARE in recognition of their achievements and early contributions to the profession.

Arizona Startup Introduces $100-Per-Square-Foot ASUL Modular Housing Concept

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 11:51:10 EST

Other construction options could push pricing as low as $25 per foot.

Upcoming Architecture and Design Events

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:13:24 EST

Mark these design conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and other events on your calendar.

Web-based Project Management System Integrates with AIA Payment Forms

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:54:01 EST

Two of AIA's most frequently used contract documents are now available to users of the Web-based EADOC construction management system.