You've probably heard of adult Baseball Fantasy Camps but Architectural Fantasy Camps? It's true. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is offering a four day adult architectural fantasy camp this October in Oak Park, IL. The class is geared to non-architects who are passionate about design. Campers will learn basic drafting techniques and create... [Read more...]
Architecture is a powerful tool for community building. This story about the Park Street Clinic in New Haven demonstrates how a building can not only be used to help heal the sick but the community as well. Laboratories don't usually stand out as works of architecture; most are tucked out of sight. The new Park Street Clinical Laboratory in New Haven, however,... [Read more...]
Remember this? The water cube became the symbol of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The building was noted for its unique design, energy efficiency and innovative use of materials. It is also considered one of the "fastest" pools in the world and boasted 25 world records during the Olympics. Well, fast forward to 2010 and take a look at the water cube... [Read more...]
Did you know that residential water usage goes up 40% during the summer months? This is why a simple rain barrel is a great eco-friendly solution to enhancing your water supply. What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from rooftops to use later for lawn and garden watering. If this water is not captured it will flow through... [Read more...]
NECN's New England Dream Home featured a wonderful Seabrook, NH home designed by TMS Architects. The home was inspired by the architecture of the 1920s when the country saw a boom in beach living. The house has a contemporary open floor plan with some of the beautiful architectural details of the period. A wooden ceiling, subway tiles, beautiful molding and... [Read more...]