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Posted in Architecture, Community Think, Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Unfiled, Visual Design on May 3rd, 2009
Category Archive for 'Boulder & Environs'
Art and Food
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Unfiled on May 3rd, 2009
Check out www.910arts.com. […]
The Whole Story
Posted in Community Think, Unfiled on Apr 21st, 2009
In thinking about my first post I wanted to broach a topic that would span two areas that I am passionate about the environment and building. Specifically, how environmentally responsible construction relates to the design process and management of the project. Issues of green building and sustainability go beyond what type of products are installed […]
Guest Blogger Mark Attard
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Green Issues, Photography on Apr 17th, 2009
Good Snowy evening. We […]
Boulder Architecture Meetup
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development, Inhabitants, Unfiled on Apr 15th, 2009
The Boulder Architecture Meetup will commence for the first time on Thursday, April 16, at 7PM. Head over to Meetup.com (link here) to join us! All designers and makers of things are welcome. Mr. Scott Anderson has graciously offered to host the event. There will be beverages. Bring your ears and your strong opinions!
The working […]
Denver: Farmer’s Market Design Competition
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Competitions on Mar 19th, 2009
The image above is borrowed from the support materials for a design competition in the West Highland neighborhood of Denver, the Farmer’s Market Design Competition. An interesting challenge is proposed: design a multi-use transformable space, include storage and facilities (bathrooms), and be sure that the design is flexible. Ideas for program include a traditional farmer’s […]
Colorado Water Wars, Part II
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development, Green Issues, Inhabitants on Mar 19th, 2009
An update to my previous post:
The WSJ published an article yesterday that tackles Western water issues, and it features Colorado water politics and the ongoing strategic maneuvering of interested parties. A very interesting read, even if many Coloradans are aware of these problems. A choice quote, at the end:
But a 1922 compact requires the river’s […]
Water Wars, Colorado Edition
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Culture, Development, Green Issues, Inhabitants, Landscape Architecture on Mar 18th, 2009
Photo Credit: Marek Uliasz
An article in the LA Times today sheds some light on an issue we know well here in Colorado: water rights. An issue that is easy to push to the back of your mind (you don’t miss your water…) until it runs right up front - often quickly - water policy […]