"I have no requirements for a style of architecture. If I have a style, I am not aware of it." (Michael Graves) |
Chimney
The stone, metal or masonry of a fireplace that extends up from the fireplace through the roof and carries the smoke outside.
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Cincture
A fillet or ring of moldings that separates either the base of a column from the shaft or the shaft of the column from the capital.
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The easy to be Green series |
(Weekly tips on things you can do to go greener at home) |
Week 2: Energy Star Appliances.
What is already in place in your home that could be a drain on energy? Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one older appliance (such as your trusty old fridge) can cost you as much as $150 more per year than an energy-efficient model?
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Brutalism (1960 – 1970)
Brutalism was a response to the glass curtain wall that was overtaking institutional and commercial architecture in the 1960s.
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Oscar Niemeyer (1907 – Present)
From his early work with Le Corbusier to his beautifully sculptural buildings for Brazil’s new capital city, Oscar Niemeyer shaped the Brazil we see today.
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A (very brief) Guide to Amsterdam
Most of Amsterdam’s top attractions date from the city’s heyday during the seventeenth century when it was a financial and political powerhouse. Most of the cities’ famous canals and harmonious architecture stems from this era.
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Office center “1000? (Kaunas, Lithuania)
The image of the LTL 1000 banknote is brought onto this building using special enamel paint. Money theme well represents various businesses located in this building.
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Blur Building (Switzerland)
Years have passed since expo 2002 but this building is still a favorite. It’s the mist that makes it so unusual and amazing at the same time.
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Ortner Design Newsletter - Issue 17 - February 7, 2011 New Homes Design - Remodeling - Additions - Interiors (310)592-5566 - ortnerdesign@gmail.com
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