Boulder, Colorado Design Development Resources
Posted in Architecture, Culture, Design, Development, Green Issues, Modern on Sep 8th, 2008
Earlier this year, DWR introduced Kithaus, a smart solution that redefines conventional prefab. Designed by Tom Sandonato and Martin Wehmann, Kithaus is an innovative aluminum structure that’s assembled on site using a proprietary clamping system that makes installation quick, economic and practically waste-free.
Posted in Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Development, Graphic Design, Green Issues, Inhabitants on Sep 7th, 2008
Graphic design skills were donated to the YES on 1A campaign by Brandy LeMae of VaST Architecture. She has created a logo, yard and print material. Their committee is currently looking for immediate volunteer assistance with the yes1A.org web site. If you are interested in contributing, please contact brandy@VaST.biz.
Posted in Design, Development, Events, Green Issues on Sep 5th, 2008
Sustainable Waves will be has partnered with New Belgium’s Tour de Fat, and they will be in Fort Collins this Saturday, September 6th. This tour travels through 11 western cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. Costumes and decorated bikes reign supreme as the participants come to […]
Posted in Architecture, Community Think, Culture, Design, Development, Green Issues, Transportation on Sep 3rd, 2008
In a stark contrast to the last post I made about NYC where one of New York’s finest blindsided some kid on a bike and the rise in bike use, this past weekend was the culmination of New York City’s closing of Park Avenue from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way to Central Park.
This […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Culture, Design, Development, Green Issues on Sep 2nd, 2008
Continuing on the 2008 Landmarks of the Future Tour: Architects at Home, we introduce Len Segel’s house at 726 Pine Street:
Historic preservation strongly shaped the design of this architect’s home. The one story bungalow-style house, originally built in 1951, featured some watered-down aspects of the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1995 the building was […]
Posted in Architecture, Arts, Culture, Design, Development, Events on Sep 1st, 2008
In Threads, Michelle Loughlin’s embroidery works and installations illuminate the interconnectedness between knot and form, fiber and everyday life. Documenting city dumping grounds, abandoned buildings and redevelopment zones in the Metropolitan area onto large scale vinyl mesh banners, Loughlin revitalizes and heartens the recorded landscapes with non traditional needle work. Loughlin responds to the sites’ […]
Posted in Arts, Boulder & Environs, Community Think, Culture, Development, Events on Aug 29th, 2008
Clarence Erickson of StreetFilms out of NYC is filming in Boulder September 26th through October 1st. His films capture unique and proactive inspiration within a City and it’s developments. Topics he is interested in filming include our public transportation system and it’s funky names (HOP, SKIP & JUMP), our bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and elements of […]
Posted in Architecture, Boulder & Environs, Design, Development, Green Issues on Aug 28th, 2008
Developed in Seattle and managed by the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program, the Sustainable Building Advisor course is offered for the first time in Colorado: a 9-month program for working professionals leading to a nationally recognized certification, for information and registration: www.patternmapping.com