School boards: Benefit or burden to education? Oct 24, 2009
At a time when others are cutting budgets and being frugal, Cobb County voted last night to go forward with Architectural designs, even though one member of the board, with an engineering background, stated this could be a waste of money and it would not hurt to wait a couple of months. They are just rubber stampers for the Super. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Buellton council supports bowling alley idea Sep 26, 2009
We don't have any architectural designs drawn up yet, but at this stage we just wanted to know if you supported us or not, Calisse Courtney said. The Courtneys made a PowerPoint presentation Thursday night, saying they had two possible locations in mind: an old gas station near Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant on Avenue of Flags, or a site within the Village Specific Plan for vacant property on Highway 246 across from Albertson's. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Town Legislative Council Tackles Noise Ordinance Sep 26, 2009
He added that, of the $400,000 earmarked for architectural designs, only $22,000 has been spent so far. Mr. Pennarola made a motion to adopt the town's noise control ordinance. (Voices, CT)
Auschwitz blueprints presented to Israel Aug 29, 2009
Other smaller sheets showed architectural designs of individual buildings, drawn from various angles. The Israeli leader was accompanied by his wife, Sara, whose father was the only member of his family to survive the Nazi genocide that killed 6 million Jews during World War II. She watched somberly as the documents, which date from 1941 to 1943, were unfolded. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weekend home upgrades: fast, affordable fix-ups Aug 18, 2009
The collection includes new styles perfect for homes with popular architectural designs including Craftsman, bungalow, arts and crafts, mission and cottage motifs, and offer the high style, rich look and warmth of Mahogany hardwood, but at a value price compared with premium wood doors. Each door is constructed of durable fiberglass, is ENERGY STAR qualified, provides five times the insulation of a wood door and will not rot, split, crack or rot like wood, or rust, dent or ding like steel. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
School district to cancel Garland re-opening Aug 6, 2009
Barely six weeks ago, board members approved schematic architectural designs for a $15. 5 million renovation of Garland in preparation for 2012 re-opening the campus at 870 N. California Ave.. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Train stations designed to reflect communities Aug 6, 2009
The city's drawings, which show the stations blending into surrounding scenery via landscaping and architectural designs, are being displayed at a series of community meetings, including one tonight in Kapolei. Though conceptual in nature, the drawings reflect much of the final look and feel of the stations, city officials said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Panel wants North Weymouth homes listed on National Register Jul 31, 2009
Many of the home architectural designs in North Weymouth reveal how old the town is and to what degree the community has changed over the years since the first settlers came ashore at Wessagusset Beach in 1622. There are about 100 houses that were built during the past three centuries in the area and the Weymouth Historical Commission wants these dwellings to be included in a proposed Meeting House Historic District. (Weymouth News, MA)
Gaining national recognition Jul 28, 2009
In a workplace, van den Kieboom said architectural designs should aspire to achieve connections between employees and their environments and facilitate a workspace that promotes a strong sense of community. I m convinced architecture can do that, he said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Tale of a Nation 'Written' in Roxbury District Jun 26, 2009
Other tidbits about the historic district's idiosyncrasies and characteristics, such as the unconventional architectural designs seen in a number of the dwellings, may be a little easier for participants to glean. Such is the case in the Louisa Booth five-bay Cape on Church Street. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Garden variety May 16, 2009
Strong, architectural designs such as square or rectangular courtyards, circular patches of grass and classic checkerboard patterns. Eco-friendly elements such as green roofs, water-wise designs, recycled fixtures and vintage furnishings and accents. (Globe and Mail)
Art fair for Somerville students opens May 5 at Argenziano School May 5, 2009
In another exciting link to the Somerville community, students also displayed some of the ceramic tiles, architectural designs, and drawings that will play a part in the city s Historic Preservation Awards later this spring. Although the high school art fair closed on May 1, the All-City Art Fair opens at the Albert F. Argenziano School, 290 Washington Street, on May 5, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Cal Expo weighs arena plan Apr 28, 2009
Or are architectural designs and market demand studies pointless until Cal Expo knows if developers are interested. We ve got to get to the developer community to see if this thing has wings or not, Cal Expo board member Corny Gallagher said at the group s monthly meeting Friday. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
