Architecture: Architecture & Energy in Philly

Wednesday, 25 January 2012 0 意見
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Architecture & Energy in Philly
Jan 25th 2012, 09:00

Photograph of Philadelphia skyline from Delaware river, with sailboat.

Does energy consumption influence architectural style? Should energy-efficient buildings look different? These are questions being askedâ€"and hopefully being answeredâ€"at an architecture and energy symposium on January 27, 2012 in Philadelphia.

The "Architecture and Energy" workshop is part of a program funded by US Department of Energy (DOE) grantsâ€"part of the money you hear Congress reauthorizing occasionally.

Is this a good way for the federal government to be spending taxpayer dollars? Leave a comment and let us know.

The Friday symposium is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC) for Energy-Efficient Buildings, a DOE "Energy Innovation Hub," in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. The GPIC focus is on the energy efficiency of average-sized commercial and multi- family residential buildings. Read more about these Hubs:

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Photo of Philadelphia ©copyright Jumper/Getty images.


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Architecture: What's Hot Now: Spire at 1 WTC

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Spire at 1 WTC
Jan 25th 2012, 11:06

Soaring 408 feet, the spire that tops 1 WTC ("Freedom Tower") will elevate the building height to a symbolic 1,176 feet.

Spire at One World Trade Center

The spire at One World Trade Center will rise a symbolic 1,776 feet

Image © Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
The huge spire is the one concession made to architect Daniel Libeskind's original vision for the skyscraper at One World Trade Center ("Freedom Tower"). He wanted the building height to rise 1,176 feet because the number represents the year of America's independence.

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Architecture: What's Hot Now: Adobe

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Adobe
Jan 25th 2012, 11:06

Definition: Adobe is a term widely used in the southwestern United States and Spanish speaking countries. Although the word is often used to describe an architectural style, adobe is actually a building material.

Adobe "bricks" are usually made with tightly compacted earth, clay, and straw. However, construction methods and the composition of the adobe will vary according to climate and local customs.

Sometimes an asphalt emulsion is added to help waterproof the adobe bricks. A mixture of Portland cement and lime may also be added, but these materials will add to the cost. In parts of Latin America, fermented cactus juice is used for waterproofing.

Also Known As:
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) resemble adobe, except they usually do not contain straw or asphalt, and they more uniform in size and shape.

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Pueblo style houses are usually made with adobe.

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Architecture: What's Hot Now: Model of Tower 3 at Ground Zero

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Model of Tower 3 at Ground Zero
Jan 25th 2012, 11:06

Tower 3 at the new World Trade Center will use a structural load-sharing system of diamond-shaped braces.

Model #7 for World Trade Center Tower 3 at 175 Greenwich Street

Model #7 for World Trade Center Tower 3 at 175 Greenwich Street

Rendering: RRP, courtesy of Silverstein Properties
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Architecture: What's Hot Now: The Tower of Suurhusen

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The Tower of Suurhusen
Jan 25th 2012, 11:06

The Leaning Tower of Suurhusen in East Frisia, Germany is the most tilted tower in the world, according to The Guinness Book of World Records.

Leaning Tower of Suurhusen in East Frisia, Germany

Leaning Tower of Suurhusen in East Frisia, Germany

Photo (cc) Axel Heymann
Tower of Suurhusen
Location: Suurhusen, Germany
Completed: 1450

The square tower, or steeple, of Suurhusen was added to the Medieval church in 1450. Historians say that the tower started to lean in the 19th century after water was drained from the marshy land.

The Tower of Suurhusen tilts at a 5.19 degree angle. The Tower was closed to the public in 1975 and did not reopen until 1985, after restoration work was completed.
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Architecture: What's Hot Now: Architecture in Vienna

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 0 意見
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Architecture in Vienna
Jan 24th 2012, 11:05

The Michaelertor, the entrance to the Imperial Palace in Vienna

The Michaelertor, the entrance to the Imperial Palace in Vienna, is guarded by grandiose statues of heroic figures.

Photo © Jackie Craven

A Guide for Travelers to Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria is a rich confection of architecture representing many periods and styles, ranging from elaborate baroque monuments to twentieth century innovations.

Must-See Buildings In Vienna:

Also Note:

  • The Goldman and Salatsch Building
    Eyebrows raised when architect Adolf Loos built a modern structure across from the Imperial Palace in Vienna. The year: 1909. The Goldman and Salatsch Building marks an important transition in the world of architecture.

Important Architects in Vienna:

Important Periods and Styles in Vienna:

Plan Your Trip to Vienna:

Traveling Beyond Vienna:

The Austrian Empire once extended north to Poland and the Czech Republic, east to the Ukraine and Romania, and south to Bosnia, Croatia, and Italy. To expand your journey, see:

Architecture Timeline:

  • 1740-1790
    Baroque architecture reigned during the time of Empress Maria Theresa (1740-80) and her son Joseph II (1780-90). Architect Fischer von Erlach designed Schönbrunn Palace and planned the magnificient Karlskirche.
  • Mid-1800s
    The former city walls and military enforcements that protected the city center were demolished. In their place, Emperor Franz Joseph I launched a massive urban renewal, creating the Ringstrasse (Ring Boulevard) with monumental, historically-inspired neo-Gothic and neo-Baroque buildings. The term Ringstrassenstil is sometimes used to describe this mix of styles. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Renaissance Revival Vienna Opera House (Wiener Staatsoper) were constructed during this time.
  • Late 1800s - Early 1900s
    The Viennese Secession movement launched a revolutionary spirit in architecture. Architect Otto Wagner combined traditional styles and Art Nouveau influences. Meanwhile, architect Adolf Loos established the stark, minimalist style we see at the The Goldman and Salatsch Building.
  • Modern Times
    Today Vienna is a showplace of architectural innovation. Twentieth century buildings include brilliantly colored, unusually shaped buildings by Friedensreich Hunderwasser and a controversial glass and steel structure by Hans Hollein. Several teams of architects are converting the century-old Gasometer buildings into a massive urban complex with offices and shops.
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Architecture: What's Hot Now: Wacky Restaurant in Aruba

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Wacky Restaurant in Aruba
Jan 24th 2012, 11:05

Visitors vacationing on the Caribbean island of Aruba can snack at this wacky restaurant with dinosaurs, cars, and other things on the roof.

Googie Restaurant in Aruba

Googie Restaurant in Aruba

Photo (cc) Flickr Member Dennis from Atlanta
Aruba is a favorite Caribbean vacation spot and this wacky restaurant is sure to entertain. The building goes all out for Googie, with dinosaurs, cars, and cows on the roof.

This restaurant is also an example of programmatic, or mimetic, architecture. The walls are painted with black and white spots, suggesting the idea of cows. The enormous red Dutch shoe conveys the theme of chocolate and dairy products. The message? Eat here and you can get chocolate ice cream or a milk shake.
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