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Paul Godsell from Crawford Architects talks about ThermalHEART trade; Series 824 FrontGLAZE trade; Framing
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Lets start with the unlit parking lots at night: How many men think consciously about carrying their keys in their hands so they can get their car opened quickly, or use them as a weapon? And while many more dads are sharing in the experience, moms still spend the most time pushing the stroller down the street. So does that mean that having more female architects would result in brighter, friendlier and more humane cities?
Christine Murray, the editor of the Architects Journal in England, says a female eye would transform our urban centres making them better designed and more livable.
Women have a unique perspective on the world, Murray told The Telegraph, and it is not to say that men cannot design excellent cities, or a good nursery or workplace, but everybody would benefit from designs by both halves of the gene pool.
Originally from Toronto, Murray and some other leading female architects argue that lack of women in the male-dominated profession has limited the people-friendly development of green spaces and schools.
Their comments, reported in the Telegraph, were really meant to highlight discrimination in architecture a profession in which, a British survey recently found, two inthree female architects reported insidious discrimination or bullying by men during their careers. In Britain, for instance, only 20 per cent of registered architects are women, the article reported. And as a post in Condo.ca observed last year, its hard to know exactly how women might change cities, since none of the worlds starchitects are actually female.
The Telegraph chose to headline the story by saying that having a women build a city would make them prettier, which is not actually a word that any of the female architects used, and had a sexist twinge all on its own. The goal of having functional and elegant urban spaces is hardly gender specific the real problem is that too few of one gender actually have input into their design.
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It may be time for an office space renovation when the current paint job, flooring or furniture is in need of an update or the present layout is cramped and inefficient. The workplace design specialists at OTJ Architects explain how flexibility and functionality can help a business meet its goals and mission.
(PRWEB) February 12, 2013
Office renovations are worth celebrating because that means a business has accomplished enough growth to make the current function outdated, says Lance Jaccard, Partner at OTJ Architects. In order for a business to develop, constant office renovation is essential to maintain growth.
The architects and designers at OTJ Architects have put together some office design tips to help businesses transform their lackluster office space into an efficient and aesthetically pleasing workplace.
If an office renovation is not in the companys budget, taking simple steps like replacing flooring, repainting the workplace and updating old furniture can drastically rejuvenate and reinvent not just the physical space, but also the morale and confidence of the employees who will enjoy and appreciate its benefits, Jaccard said.
A comfortable, well-ventilated, well-lit and safe workplace will increase productivity as much as 16% and job satisfaction as much as 24%, while reducing absenteeism, according to MakeYourBuildingsWork.com. In an article by CiteHR, some businesses have even seen close to a 150% retention increase once an office has transitioned to a more open workplace design.
OTJ Architects has helped the biggest names in business create their own harmonic and cohesive office spaces featuring fun, vibrant and stimulating open plans that encourage staff to communicate and collaborate. Staying true to each companys heritage and philosophy, OTJs unique design methods reinforce the effective and comfortable maximization of space for employee use and overall company success.
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About OTJ Architects
OTJ Architects is a well-respected national architecture and interior architecture design firm that has successfully completed thousands of projects throughout the country. Founded in 1990, OTJ is comprised of five studios headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 60 architects and designers, many of whom are LEED Accredited Professionals. OTJ is registered in 37 states and is able to consult in all 50 states. The responsive architecture and interior architecture consultants create effective environments through listening, understanding and tailored design. These designs focus on helping clients enhance collaboration, company branding and employee recruitment and retention. OTJs design teams provide clients with personalized attention to create workplace solutions that reflect their unique, individual needs.
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HEATH, TX--(Marketwire - Feb 12, 2013) - Fund Architects LLC, a provider of dynamic asset allocation portfolios, today announced the firm's risk-based models have been approved for use by AlphaSource Investment Counsel.
AlphaSource, a subsidiary of WE2 Inc., provides fee-based solutions to Investment Advisers and Investment Adviser Representatives around the country. One of its major clients is multi-award winner Broker/Dealer of the Year NEXT Financial Group, Inc.
"We know from experience that AlphaSource services a group of high-quality investment professionals," says Keith Reed, co-founder and Executive Vice President of Fund Architects. "We're confident our asset allocation models will provide a particularly powerful tool for the financial advisers doing business with the firm."
With the addition of Fund Architects, WE2 and its Investment Adviser affiliates now have more than 30 approved money managers for advisers to choose from. For its part, AlphaSource provides personalized investment strategies, professional investment management, and the diversity investors seek for their individual situation.
"With our Investment Adviser affiliates, we're trying to help financial advisers capitalize on their clients' unique portfolio opportunities," says Drew Miller, President of WE2, Inc. "We're pleased to have a proven manager like Fund Architects on board to help maximize the performance potential of these investments."
The Fund Architects models have been designed for a broad range of investors. An SEC-registered investment advisory firm, Fund Architect's strategies include global macro, strategic global diversification, dynamic allocations, high-quality active fund managers, and alternative or non-correlated strategies. The firm employs its allocation models in the design and construction of funds for Separate Accounts, Retirement Management Services, and Private Money Management.
Launched in 2007, Fund Architects today has relationships with most major custodians and clearing firms. Information on the firm's investment strategies is available at http://www.fundarchitects.com or by calling 866-539-4186.
About Fund Architects LLC Fund Architects is a discretionary, fee-based money management firm providing professional asset allocation models and management to financial advisory firms. Headquartered in Texas, the firm has arrangements with Broker/Dealers, Insurance Companies, Qualified Plan Providers, and Registered Investment Advisors around the country. Fund Architects' proprietary asset allocation models are constructed from a broad universe of managers using a fundamental and quantitative analysis to conduct fund selection. Offerings include Separate Accounts, Retirement Management Services, and Private Money Management. For more information, visit http://www.fundarchitects.com.
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Published: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 12:01a.m. Updated 27 minutes ago
Renovations at Penn-Trafford High School could begin in May 2014.
But for now, architects and a construction firm are working on designs for the project that will consist mainly of piping, wiring and duct work.
There's not a whole lot of glitz, said Daniel Kiefer, preconstruction director with Massaro Construction Management Services in Pittsburgh. It's a lot of important things, but it's a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff.
Kiefer and principal architect Hank Tkacik with Axis Architecture in North Huntingdon presented the school board and officials with a tentative timeline Monday night for the proposed renovations. The high school was built in 1972 and renovated in 1996.
Directors approved in November the borrowing of $9.5 million to put toward what could be a $30 million project at the high school.
Kiefer and Tkacik said they have monthly meetings with district administrators to keep up with the tentative timeline and create a design that meets the district's needs. Tkacik said the renovations would take about two years.
Community input has played a big role in the design phase, which is ongoing, he said.
Superintendent Thomas Butler said he is pleased with the progress thus far.
Once it's more definite, we'll set up a time to have (the public) come in and look at the plans, he said.
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Institute of Architects, Pakistan IAPEX-2013 08-10 feb 2013 Expo Center Lahore Pakistan
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