The Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, has opened with design by Diamond Schmitt Architects in conjunction with Studio Southwest Architects. A sunny three-story atrium anchors the 65,000-square-foot facility, clad in black iron spot brick, Corten steel panels, and a glazed aluminum curtain wall.

The university is seeking LEED Gold certification with a number of energy-saving initiatives, including a geothermal well field that is part of the mechanical energy system. A motorized sun tracking louver system on three sides of the building shades the interiors from direct sunlight during the day and opens at night. The third floor is set back under large extending roof planes that reduce the buildings overall scale while providing shade and covered terraces. Green roofs also are planned for the future.

Inside, student lounges on all three floors surround the atrium, and above "floats" a 75-student governance chamber. The building also houses a ballroom/conference facility, theater, bookstore, caf, a cafeteria that opens onto a sheltered courtyard, meeting rooms, and a dining area.

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Alpha Omega - Architects (Live at Warped Tour #39;13 Atlanta, GA)
Not the whole song because my phone didn #39;t have enough space, but it #39;s still good!! And sorry for the shaky video, my brother couldn #39;t hold still I guess!

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Traditional Architecture by Jan Maciag Architects
An overview of traditional architecture in the widest sense from a traditional architect based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

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Ooh La La - Britney Spears (Foreign Architects Acoustic Cover)
Foreign Architects (Matt Burke Andrew Barnett) perform an acoustic rendition of Britney Spears #39; Ooh La La. Video produced by Kewl Kat Productions facebook....

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In China | Beijing | NEXT architects (John vd Water) (D-FILM | http://www.d-film.nl)
A series of Architecture Videos made in China for ArchiNed. John van de Water visits a sales point of one of his projects on a building site. The model of th...

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American Institute of Architects (AIA) Repositioning
Presented by Paula Loomis, FAIA. Recorded on 16 July 2013.

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Architects - Follow the Water (ft Jason Butler of Letlive.) live Warped Tour 2013
Live at Warped Tour 2013 at Vinoy Part in St Petersburg, Florida.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The MCIEAST Regional Brig at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification with the Green Building Certification Institute. The 75-bed pre-trial confinement facility continues the Navy's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability through high-performance design and is distinguished as the military's first LEED Gold brig.

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Due to their nature, correctional facilities often consume vast amounts of energy and water. Consequently the design-build team, a joint venture featuring Enviro AgScience, M.B. Kahn Construction Company, and Moseley Architects, collaborated with the Navy to determine the most appropriate strategies to reduce consumption, including integrating high performance HVAC systems and envelope materials into a design that also met the Navy's security and impact resistance requirements (such FEMA 361). As a result, MCIEAST is modeled to achieve 39 percent energy savings, which readily exceeds the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 of 30 percent.

Emphasizing the importance of energy independence and reducing lifecycle operating costs, Peter McWilliams, who serves as part of Camp Lejeune's Installation Development Division, commented on the importance of LEED principles to the U.S. Marine Corps. "Energy reduction was extremely important to the base for this particular building due to its 24/7 operation. With this building's unique mission, having a design firm and construction team that had the knowledge to incorporate LEED principles to help achieve the energy goals was invaluable."

The project also featured an emphasis on waste recycling during construction and was able to divert 97 percent of all construction and debris from landfills. This reduction greatly exceeded Camp Lejeune's current recycling goals and supports the attainment of Executive Orders 13514 and 13423.

John Nichols, a sustainability coordinator with Moseley Architects, reflected on the project. "From a LEED perspective, this was a smooth sailing project. The Enviro AgScience JV project team paid close attention to the Navy's very detailed LEED requirements from the initial RFP all the way through the end of construction, which enabled us to constantly monitor our compliance. Even under a NAVFAC Best Value award, the team succeeded in both supporting Camp Lejeune's Environmental Policy and significantly reducing the Navy's total cost of ownership for this new facility."

MCIEAST marks the 52nd LEED certified project for Moseley Architects, who has been partnering with clients to meet sustainability and energy efficiency goals for both new and renovated facilities since 2000.

About Moseley Architects Moseley Architects is one of the mid-Atlantic's most trusted architectural and engineering firms, offering exceptional experience and service to justice, educational, civic, commercial, and senior living clients. Over their 44-year history, Moseley Architects has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and responsiveness. The firm office locations include Fairfax, Harrisonburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Warrenton in Virginia and Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 01, 2013

The commercial architects at OTJ Architects are helping businesses with one of the toughest decisions independent organizations often face whether to buy or lease office space. Many factors should be considered when relocating an office or business including location, space requirements and design-build services. The architecture consultants at OTJ work with businesses using a 4 step plan to determine the best office space and commercial property location to enhance a business impact, staff morale and bottom line.

According to Thomas J. Bisacquino, president of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the vacancy rate for office space is dropping nationwide, and more and more business owners are considering office moves either locally or out-of-the-area.

When it comes to making an educated choice on which path is best, OTJ Architects provides the following tips:

1)Determine the needs and requirements of your business

2)Go over the pros/cons of buying or leasing a commercial property

3)Work with a broker to find possible locations and buildings

4)Make a list of pros/cons of each building space taking into account HVAC, electrical, safety, data/telephone, etc.

5)Choose the commercial property that best suits your business needs

6)Determine what office design services would best suit employees such as open offices versus closed offices, workstations, pantries, etc.

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Interview with Arch. Venerando M. Dumadag, fuap - Father of Bohol Architects
UAP Bohol Chapter honored Arch. Venerando "Dadong" M. Dumadag, fuap - Father of Bohol Architects with an Award of Excellence in a Recognition Night and Honor...

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