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In this edition:
December Community Snapshot
Who Will Lead Recovery Effort in Haiti?
The leaders of the U.S. earthquake response effort in Haiti say
they expect it will be “several weeks” before the effort shifts
from a first-response life - support mission to planning for
recovery, but when it comes, that phase "will involve all the
military and civilian subject-matter experts."
Energy roof, Perugia Italy
'Energy roof' serves as canopy along via Mazzini in the center of
Perugia and at the same time creates the entry point to the
archaeological underground passage leading through the history of
Perugia.
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Group Spotlight
'Green'
Products
This group is for any person or company wishing to let everyone
know that they are extremely proud to be involved in a physical
product that is 'green'
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Articles of Interest
3 sites you
shouldn't miss!
The Internet is full of interesting and useful places.
Unfortunately it can be difficult to find them without some
guidance. For the start of 2010 we've selected 3 sites that we
think you shouldn't miss!
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Green footprint for world's tallest
tower
Designed by SWA Group in collaboration with building-architect SOM
and other teams, the 11-hectare (27-acre) green oasis of parks,
pools and promenades provides a beautiful and highly-functional
framework to the just-unveiled world's tallest tower.
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Kitchen and Bathroom Trends for
2010
The American National Kitchen and Bathroom Association's survey
results: TRENDS FOR 2010
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Top Architecture Journal Lists
Second Life Avatar Among World's Noteworthy
Architects
One of the world's most noteworthy architects is known only by the
virtual buildings he (or for all we know, she) creates, and the 3D
digital image of his avatar. Though few people know who the real
person behind Scope Cleaver is, the work he created for Princeton
University's island in Second Life is acclaimed throughout the
metaverse community.
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New housing development in
Johannesburg from ASA Architects
Located in Cosmo City, a new residential satellite of Johannesburg,
this housing project was developed by Johannesburg Housing Company
(JHC) and completed in October 2009 The project is situated in the
centre of Cosmo City on a narrow, shoulder shaped 2.8ha stand. The
client's brief called for maximum number of units within a 4-storey
high max. development. As the development is family orientated,
ample playground space was to be provided but away from parking and
driveways.
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To all our valued DesignMind members,
It's the start of a new year! In 2010 DesignMind promises to be
full of debate, discussion and valuable content. If you're new to
DesignMind and haven't discovered all the useful tools and features
that are now available to you please read our article here.
We will be introducing a new weekly feature to DesignMind that we
know our members won't want to miss! A source of aggregated
industry news and association updates. DesignMind will keep you on
top of CPD events, international competitions and the available
online resources and articles relevant to your profession. This
feature will start in Feb so visit www.designmind.co.za for
more!
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DoubleCAD XT : Changing the Way African Architects Draw - For Free!
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Beating the odds to win with DesignHub - Read
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SAIAT: Don't forget to submit your 2009 CPD portfolio no later than
31 Jan 2010
SACAP: Professional Practice Examination March 2010 - Read
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- 03-05 February '10 : AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modeling
- 09-12 February '10: AutoCAD Inventor Essentials
- 16-18 February '10: AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials
- 17-19 February '10: AutoCAD Essentials
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One Prize -International Design Competition for Creating
Productive Green Space in Cities
3 March 2010
SACAP : CPD and Events
Architecture: rethinking sustainability
15 - 20 February 2010
Green Star Accredited Professional Courses - Johannesburg
4 February 2010
Contact SACAP for more info
SAIA : International Competition
International Velux Award 2010: The Light of Tomorrow Deadline for
registration
1 February 2010
Deadline for submission of projects
3 May 2010
Contact SAIA for more info
SAIAT : CPD and Events
Professional Practice workshop : Polokwane
02 - 03 February 2010
Environmental Impact Asessment Awareness Course
04 - 05 February 2010
SAIAT 4 Day One-Stop Workshop - Durban
23 - 26 February 2010
Contact SAIAT for more info
IID : Events
Design Indaba Conference : CTICC Cape Town
24 - 26 February 2010
Design Indaba Expo : CTICC Cape Town
26 - 28 February 2010
Contact IID for more info
SAID
PPE Workshop
27 January 2010
PPE Workshop - Pretoria
27 January 2010
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Who
Will Lead Recovery Effort in Haiti?
 The leaders of the
U.S. earthquake response effort in Haiti say they expect it will be
“several weeks” before the effort shifts from a first-response life
- support mission to planning for recovery, but when it comes, that
phase "will involve all the military and civilian subject-matter
experts."
Read the full article here and
 share your
views.
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Energy
roof, Perugia Italy
 'Energy
roof' serves as canopy along via Mazzini in the center of Perugia
and at the same time creates the entry point to the archaeological
underground passage leading through the history of Perugia. The
passage connects the city center with the mini metro station
Pincetto. Historical documents show the existence of the old
etruscan city wall in the area below Piazza Giacomo Matteotti which
coop himmelb(l)au proposes to excavate as part of an underground
public gallery space exhibiting the history of Perugia. Openings in
the ground of the Piazza Giacomo Matteotti visually connect the
underground passage with the 'energy roof'.
Read the full article here and
share your
views.
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ArchRecord's House of the
month - Jan 2010
 It seems
appropriate that Modern architecture should appear in
Grossburgwedel, Germany—an enclave in a medieval region that has
demonstrated progressive leanings over the course of its long
history. The Lower Saxony town of 22,000, just 12 miles north of
major hub Hannover, is the perfect suburb for cultured city workers
to build their dream house-which is exactly what architect Susanne
Nobis's clients asked her to do. The very private clients, a
couple, knew of Berg, Germany–based Nobis and appreciated her
spare, sleek aesthetic. They asked her to design a house on a site
of meadows, fields, and an old oak grove with 40 trees forming an
allée leading into a wide, open space. The clients had a single
program requirement: "they asked me to design a home where they
could live with, and in, nature," Nobis recalls.
Read the full article here and
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Make
yourself comfortable
 This year,
it’s all about new takes on old favourites, a continuing delight in
personalising our interiors and the rise of the crafts refusenik.
Pattern is still our passion, but the increased popularity of
subtle cutout motifs may mark the beginning of a move away from
Noughties shouty wallpaper. And the latest steel furnishings in
primary colours indicate that we are finally happy saying no to
neutrals.
Read the full article here and
share your
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A
lightweight solution for a heavyweight hotel
Building a building on top of another building is a challenge at
the best of times, but the developers of the Hype Park Shopping
Centre in Johannesburg were determined to complete their exclusive
service offering with the construction of a four star hotel atop
the shopping complex, and to do it in record-breaking time.
Read the full article here and
share your
views.
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