A quest for a suitable design Jul 22, 2008
Although the building is not certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, it has a number of sustainable features, such as windows that block solar heating and water-saving devices. Lights turn off automatically in empty rooms, and the intensity of the interior lighting adjusts to the amount of sunlight coming through the windows. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Army housing set for LEED gold certification Jul 20, 2008
The four energy- and water-efficient homes are to be certified LEED Gold under the 's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, according to , a 50-year partnership between the Army and. Some of the homes' features include dual pane windows to keep heat out, Energy Star appliances, dual flush toilets, recycled materials and efficient landscaping. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Henry Ford Museum Partners with College for Creative Studies to Display Students' Model T Designs of the Future Jul 17, 2008
Challenged by Ford Motor Company and channeling the spirit of Henry Ford, eleven students enrolled in the CCS Transportation Design program worked with Ford designers, historians and futurists, for 16 weeks forming concepts that add style, affordability, and improved sustainability to the boxy Tin Lizzie. The students created a Model T for the future that is more aerodynamic in shape, weighs less and uses environmentally-friendly materials. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Maintaining its LEED Jul 15, 2008
Designed by internationally renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta's Legoretta + Legorreta of Mexico City and , it is still slated to be the first building in northern New Mexico awarded a Gold designation by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Many of the LEED elements built into the campus focus on minimizing heating and cooling costs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Three NSCC Students Awarded the John and Susan Costello Scholarship Jul 15, 2008
The North Shore Community College (NSCC) Foundation, Inc., Danvers, recently awarded the John and Susan Costello Scholarship to three NSCC students Foryoung George-Fru of Lowell, a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Deborah Lloyd from Lynn, in the Health Science program, and Digital Graphic Design Program student, Robin Wrighton of Winchester. John and Susan Costello of Mansfield initiated an endowed scholarship at NSCC for students enrolled in a Health Professions program at... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Your Ecological House: Keep cool under your roof Jul 8, 2008
Ecological Design Program at. the San Francisco Institute of Architecture. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Group to modify LEED standards Jul 8, 2008
is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. A 30-day online public comment period ended June 22, and the new version, dubbed LEED 2009, is slated to debut in January. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Cyclists favor handmade frames Jul 6, 2008
For most customers it's not their first bike, so they know their preferences," he said. Even so, said Ahrens, he has to dig deep for honest answers. "Customers may say they want a racing-style bike, but that's not going to be comfortable if they're doing longer rides or day-to-day riding," he said. Ahrens uses a 3-D design program to produce a set of plans, then chooses materials from his inventory. Ahrens produces both aluminum and steel frames. "Steel is more comfortable, but they're heavier... (San Francisco Chronicle)
U seeking biz partners on energy monitor Jul 5, 2008
Paul Business Journal Gary Smaby leads the university s Innovation by Design program. He s pictured in the U of M s Mechanical Engineering Building. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Game makers eye young girls with "Boogie SuperStar" Jul 4, 2008
Compare online Design programs at multiple schools - get a degree. www. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
University of Minnesota seeking partners on energy use Jul 4, 2008
Paul Business Journal Gary Smaby leads the university s Innovation by Design program ... Smaby is architect of the University's Innovation by Design program, a pilot project that aims to bring businesses, students and faculty together to jointly develop market-ready products. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Uses Jun 29, 2008
That is a purpose better suited for Adobe InDesign, which is a powerful multi-page design program. Better Charts and Graphs. (Suite101.com)
Copley donates $6 million to UCLA costume design program Jun 28, 2008
Costume design program to benefit. UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Vornado to build PNC Place Jun 25, 2008
The joint venture partners were expected to announce this afternoon that the 365,000-square-foot building has been designed to achieve a platinum rating in the Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. It would be the first core and shell building to attain the rating, the highest in the program. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Sibley, other projects fill redeveloper's plate Jun 22, 2008
The renovation of Enterprise Mill more than a decade ago kick-started the adaptive reuse movement in the city's historic urban core. The 236,000-square-foot textile mill that had sat vacant for more than 20 years was transformed into high-class offices and apartments. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Learning the right moves may prevent injury Jun 21, 2008
And we can design programs for each of those athletes. Beutler did not want any recreational-level teams in his trial because they move more slowly and create so little force that they don t stand much chance of hurting themselves. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dahlin Group headquarters gets LEED silver rating Jun 20, 2008
Silver is the second of four ratings available under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The others are certified, gold and platinum, the highest. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Atlanta awarded health museum Jun 19, 2008
The architect chosen for the museum is Moshe Safdie, director of the Urban Design Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. Safdie's firm has offices in Boston, Toronto and Jerusalem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Post the First Comment Jun 12, 2008
McLaughlin is the department head of the visual design program at Av. Texas Aents with stars in their eyes and desires of striking it big in Hollywood might practice their ability to cry, their international accents or their memorization. (The Battalion, TX)
Hawaii architect, designer show going green pays off Jun 11, 2008
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program uses a point system to grade buildings based on how green they are. A building needs at least 32 points to become certified; more green features can secure a silver, gold or platinum rating. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Mayor's key to the city endeavor raises councilmen's hackles Jun 7, 2008
When asked why other artists were not invited to participate in the design program, Hobart replied: "Students and artists can join this group. It's only 20 a year to belong. I chose this group because it's a charitable organization. This group has been in existence since the 1930s. I'm a member, and my wife is a member.". Siouxland Artists is the only locally based organization for artists, according to Al Harris-Fernandez, Sioux City Art Center director. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Annual Art Walk is Friday, June 6 Jun 6, 2008
Nagel has recently graduated from Iowa State University's graphic design program. Her inspirations come from nature, animals, history, fables and fairy tales. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Atheros' XSPAN Technology Delivers Industry-Leading 802.11n Performance in New AMD Turion(TM) X2 Ultra Notebook Platform Jun 4, 2008
"Atheros is pleased to participate with AMD as part of the Better by Design program for its next-generation AMD notebook platform," said Todd Antes, vice president, Wireless Networking ting, of Atheros. "Our XSPAN solutions deliver the best wireless experience, leveraging validated 11n performance with industry-leading power efficiency." Atheros' AR9280 and AR9281 are specifically designed to enable advanced PC platforms with superior power efficiency to significantly extend battery life. (PR Newswire)
Ralink Announces the Latest Wi-Fi 802.11n Solutions Supporting the Next-Generation AMD Notebook Platform Jun 4, 2008
11 a/b/g/n 1T2R PCIe interface chipset -- have been designed as part of the Better By Design program, which focuses on delivering the best PC platforms including wireless capabilities for notebook PC systems on the market ... "Ralink is delivering state-of-the-art WLAN solutions for notebooks that work in concert with the innovative platform technologies from AMD to dramatically improve wireless performance for users, allowing them to seamlessly create, access and share rich content on the go... (PR Newswire)
Keefe Tech valedictorian pursuing an artistic career Jun 3, 2008
Chin's favorite project was a slide show designed by the students in the Visual Arts and Design program. The program is also called commercial art by students. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Ohio Marine succumbs to injuries Jun 2, 2008
He was a top student in the computer design program. "He was friendly and kind and willing to help out in any way that he could," counselor Yvonne Sims said. (Boston Globe)
Trius Appoints Paul Truex to Board of Directors Jun 2, 2008
Trius' pipeline includes two additional structure-based drug design programs directed against novel antibacterial targets. For more information, visit. (PR Newswire)
Recession-resistant careers Jun 1, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Adobe preps new version of Creative Suite software May 28, 2008
The company, which began selling its CS3 group of design programs in the spring of 2007, on Tuesday released beta versions of its Dreamworks Web site creation software, Fireworks graphics program and Soundbooth audio editing program on its Adobe Labs site. The beta software is available for free download. (Reuters)
KC horticulture: Putting on AIRS May 27, 2008
For more information on the floral design program at KC, contact Gallagher at 815-825-2086, ext. 461 or e-mail. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Beech-Nut plant gets under way May 23, 2008
Rudolf said concern about the environment was also demonstrated in Beech-Nut's efforts to have the new plant certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council. "Not many manufacturing facilities are built according to LEED standards," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Independent View May 22, 2008
We talk to the indie luminary about breast-feeding, being name-checked by David Jaffe, and changing people's lives. In an industry too frequently defined by corporate communication and PR rhetoric, Jason Rohrer is a vital force for the cause of gaming as artistic expression. (IGN Mac)
Reno museum hosts Frank Lloyd Wright works May 21, 2008
The exhibit showcases Wright's efforts to create harmony between architectural structure and interior design in the context of the modern American lifestyle, said Virginia Terry Boyd, the curator of the traveling exhibit who is a professor and chair of the Textiles and Design program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. "The legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright is a quality way of life," Boyd said about the man who designed hundreds of homes, schools, offices, churches and museums during a career... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Developers discover efficiency can be a new way to market May 18, 2008
Phoenix trails many cities in projects that are certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Seattle and Chicago: 40 each. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arent Fox inks deal for 1000 Connecticut Ave. NW May 15, 2008
With a planned green roof and energy-efficient systems, the building expects to achieve gold certification, one of the highest energy ratings available from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Arent Fox will have "prominent" signage on the building exterior and a first-floor Arent Fox reception area. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
RIT Considering Expansion May 11, 2008
"We're always constantly looking for staff. to have that resource locally, could do nothing but benefit the firms as well he says. Chris Boone is in his first year at RIT. If an architectural school comes through, he can pave a new path. We already have the strong ties in the community with design programs, Kodak, things like that he said. For other students, architecture education has been on their radar. Especially one in the industrial design program. Freshman Taylor Farone said "I... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Schools unite for environment May 11, 2008
Saint Rose, which signed the agreement in January, and Union, which signed up in October, have vowed to construct buildings according to standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. This ensures that buildings are constructed with "green" materials and operate with as little environmental impact as possible. (Albany Times Union)
Fox is successful with second run at college May 10, 2008
Fox will be the first to receive a degree through the digital arts and design program, which became available to him two years into his college career. Without the availability of that degree, Fox said, he may not have continued at DSU.. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
ISU senior accepted at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London to study curatorial work May 9, 2008
" The Hixson program also provides academic and emotional support to its scholars through seminars and mentoring. Brown credits the program for helping her keep up her academic work, enabling her to receive several other scholarships, including two study abroad awards. She spent a summer in Lyon, France, in an immersive French program. Brown sought a minor in French because she wanted to learn the language of art. She also spent the fall 2006 semester in Rome as part of a College of Design... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Developer agrees to trim tower's size May 7, 2008
"There may be a few critics, but overall we've improved the design program considerably and satisfied some of the more significant neighborhood issues.". Palmieri said parking floors will not be as prominent in the tower, and the number of spaces was reduced from 156 to 95. (Boston Globe)
Reel Ideas Studio Cultivates Student Filmmakers at Cannes May 7, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Ideas Studio, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of student filmmakers, today announced it is teaming with Adobe Systems Incorporated, Vancouver Film Schools Digital Design Program, Intel Corporation, Sony Corporation and Dell Precision Workstations to bring together student and professional filmmakers during the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival taking place May 14 to 25 in Cannes, France ... For the second year in a row,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taking it to the limit May 3, 2008
The model balsa wood bridge he designed and built for a Computer Assisted Design Program at Idaho State University's College of Technology had reached its limit of 984 pounds. The 43rd Annual Carl Burstedt Memorial Bridge Design Competition was Friday morning. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Self-sufficient in the city? May 2, 2008
He was a general contractor, residential designer, teacher and writer in the in the San Francisco Bay Area and founded and for 10 years directed the Ecological Design Program at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
More of this story May 2, 2008
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Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults Apr 23, 2008
Dempsey said she hopes this study and others will help other researchers and psychologists design programs that can help stop this form of bullying in schools. I think many people have the belief that victimization is a normal rite of passage in childhood, Storch said. (EurekAlert!)
Designers' green dilemma Apr 20, 2008
The CCA panel - Fuseproject founder and chairman of CCA's industrial design program Yves Behar; interdisciplinary designer and sustainability consultant Dawn Danby; Ideo sustainability lead Bob Adams; and Lunar creative director Ken Wood - talked to design students about making their craft more sustainable. Sustainable not in the sense that the design craft will endure but in the sense that the creations are compatible with sustaining life on the planet. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Revamping your kitchen Apr 19, 2008
Way uses a software design program called 20/20 for her custom designs. With the program and a simple click of a mouse, customers can see exactly what the changes will look like. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Santa Cruz County Bank Reports First Quarter Results Apr 18, 2008
Deposits increase by $27. 3 million Assets surpass $187 million SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Reinvention under way at Third and Folsom Apr 18, 2008
The developer is applying for LEED gold certification, the second highest level in the the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Pages: 1. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
ISU reporter's notebook: Running the traditional Veishea in a new way Apr 13, 2008
The association also recognized a team of six current and former ISU faculty members with its 2007-08 Creative Achievement Award for developing "Design Science," the College of Design's core design program for freshman students. Those faculty recipients included Jason Alread, Thomas Leslie, James Miller, Carl Rogers, Joe Muench and Karen Jeske. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Gibbs College Closing; Students Look To Finish Degrees Apr 13, 2008
Her husband came across an ad for Gibbs College, and for James, 46, of Windsor, the fashion design program seemed like the right fit. "I always wanted to be in something creative, and I thought, 'Well, jeez, I can go to the Farmington campus, I can actually go part time and get a degree in three years,'" she said. (FOX61, CT)
Technology for tots - and teens Apr 12, 2008
Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the museum hosts a toy product design program, where kids age 5 to 18 can play with models of what may become the hottest toys of the future. April 27 is Family Day, with free admission and robot-guided tours of the Innovations Gallery starting at noon. (Boston Globe)
In honor of admins Apr 12, 2008
Hence, the admin must master office software, design programs, Web languages and intranet technologies. In a small company, this person also researches and purchases the computer equipment and may even network the workstations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chariho celebrates Artessy 2008 Apr 11, 2008
A vivid garden display of flowering plants surrounded an arched pathway welcoming the onset of spring and showcasing the skills of the agriculture landscape design program ... Small engines and cars from the automotive technology area were available for inspection while the drafting and design program featured intricate architectural and mechanical drawings. (Westerly Sun, RI)
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My Experience (ME), the Teen Art and Design program, is for youths ages 12 to 18 and is dedicated to promoting creativity in the arts. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m.. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Moving forward with South Main Street development Apr 10, 2008
The Iowa Architectural Foundation is facilitating a Community Design Program this weekend to help the city of Council Bluffs as they move forward with plans to develop the South Main Street District. "I think there are probably three major issues that the charrette will discuss," said Don Gross, director of Community Development for the city of Council Bluffs. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Spring house and garden tours - and plant sales Apr 10, 2008
Benefits the college's Environmental Horticultural and Design Program. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Horticulture Facilities near Lot 8, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Aspire Introduces New Products to Transform Customer Service in Hospitality Industry Apr 8, 2008
"We all know that the five-foot rule of the past is just not enough and only promotes mediocrity. Both our packaged and by design programs make customer service part of the culture, a vital component of sustaining outstanding customer service.". Research also shows that the higher the level of customer service created the more value perceived and consumers associate value with price. (BusinessWire)
Restorers coming to clean flood photos Apr 6, 2008
Project volunteers, including photojournalists, digital photographers, graphic designers and image restoration artists, will use software imaging and design programs to restore the photographs, she said. Volunteers reload the new photographs back into the bank, and the project prints and mails the pictures to the owners for free, Pentecost said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Designers to display work Apr 4, 2008
Sommese started the event in the 1970s to bring awareness to the graphic design program. It started as a small show held the first Saturday of April for parents and significant others to see the students' progress, but it has since evolved, Sommese said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Overweight? Out of breath? Apr 4, 2008
"We use technology to assess health and fitness and design programs to improve lifestyle, unlike traditional health care providers that just offer pharmaceuticals to patients until they have a heart attack or get diabetes. Nuvita is designed to identify individuals before that happens and help them.". McPhee, a partner in Verge, invested about $300,000 of his own money to build the company the past two years with a team of health-related technology specialists and professionals. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stegenga + PARTNERS Designs Interim Hospital That Opens in Georgia Community Devastated by a Tornado Apr 3, 2008
Source: Stegenga + PARTNERS. April 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Stegenga + PARTNERS, a leading architecture practice for physician and hospital-based clients, and long-term care providers, announced today the completion and grand opening of a 76-bed hospital in Americus, Georgia. (Primezone Releases)
Social networking boosts popularity of online games Apr 1, 2008
The momentum has been building since last year, when Facebook started to allow outside developers to design programs for the popular social-networking site, kicking off a trend that has inspired thousands of applications, from photo slide shows to virtual gifts. Other social networks quickly followed suit, with Google, Yahoo, MySpace and others teaming up to form OpenSocial, a move to simplify the process for developers so they can create programs that run on multiple networks. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Social gaming picks up momentum Apr 1, 2008
The momentum has been building since last year, when Palo Alto's Facebook started to allow outside developers to design programs for the popular social-networking site, kicking off a trend that has inspired thousands of applications, from photo slide shows to virtual gifts. Other social networks quickly followed suit, with Google, Yahoo, MySpace and others teaming up to form OpenSocial, a move to simplify the process for developers so they can create programs that run on multiple networks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Having an impact: 'Stay the Hand' Mar 31, 2008
We basically started out following up on the idea of the influence of ancient Persian culture on biblical traditions, said Yadegari, who heads the sound design program at UCSD. Studying the Dead Sea Scrolls, the scholars found out that the concepts of good and evil, heaven and hell, these dichotomies were introduced into biblical traditions from the contact of, at that time they weren't called Jews, they were Israelis, with Persian culture. For Yadegari, it's more than a Bible story: He was born... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
