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What is Google Fiber?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Google Fiber rolled out in test markets across the country starting in 2010 and by 2016, 30% of urban dwellers could access gigabit internet service —more than 100 times faster than the average speed in 2010. The service stopped expanding in 2016 , then returned with much more modest expansion plans in 2017. StartFEST Utah.

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The Finalists – 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

While most of the judges are not architecturally trained, even they could spot a design that had scale issues. We both work at large architectural practices on international projects, but enjoy the challenge of designing small, community-based projects. I enjoy all kinds of architectural competitions, be it large or small.