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NeoCon reveals 2020 CEU seminars

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Focused on commercial interior design and covering 17 different verticals, from Wellness to Hospitality Design, an immersive array of nearly 100 CEU-accredited modules is available to attendees starting June 7, a day before the show’s official opening. “The Power of Design for Experience: Intuitive Integration of Interiors, Egd.

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USGBC announces 2023 LEED Homes Awards winners

Floor Covering News

Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2023 LEED Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders that have demonstrated leadership in the residential green building marketplace. Each winner pursued and successfully achieved LEED certification, the world’s most widely adopted green rating system.

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The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

Life of an Architect

There are two garages on this house, and both of them are disconnected from the main house (because this is a LEED Gold or better house, final paperwork has not been completed). It isn’t an issue now, but it could be in the future so this has been a consideration since the earliest design schemes were presented.

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Architects and the AIA | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Early on in my career I became involved in my local AIA component – the Dallas Chapter AIA – and over the last 15 years I have served and chaired almost every major committee. In 2010, I was recognized for my efforts and was presented with the AIA Dallas Young Architect of the Year.

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You Can’t Eat Your House and Have it Too

Life of an Architect

The entire rear elevation is floor-to-ceiling glass – very expansive views were always an important consideration in the design of the house. The site falls off fairly steeply towards the back … well, it’s steep for Dallas, Texas. Moving around the rear yard looking back towards the house.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

When you add these costs, with the costs of other organizations and certifications we are encouraged to participate in and obtain USGBC/LEED, AIA, etc., It is not (and should not try to be) an endorsement of your superior design skills. I think it would be helpful to compare these changes with average income for the profession.

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Houston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Interiors have been tastefully designed to feature hardwood flooring, Black Galaxy countertops, 10-foot ceilings and skyline views.

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