Residential Architect articles from June 2005

Residential Architect archives from June 2005

Checks and balances and checks is the ultimate reward in building what you design?(from the editor)
June 1, 2005... When we had the brilliant idea to do an issue on design/build firms, we thought we'd given ourselves an easy summer assignment. We'd already planned a cover story on multi-talented Marmol Radziner and Associates, so picking a few other...

The real world.(letters: exercise your right to write)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I disagree with your premise that "because of those antitrust laws we can't just pick a price for all architects to follow and stick to it" ("The Charge Brigade," August 2004, page 13) and suggest residential real estate commissions as a...

The Mayne event.(home front: news from the leading edge of residential design)
June 1, 2005... Los Angeles architect Thom Mayne, winner of this year's Pritzker Prize, has built his reputation on large-scale public and institutional buildings with striking, exuberant forms. One of his recent Southern California landmarks is the Caltrans...

Mighty minis.(home front: news from the leading edge of residential design)
June 1, 2005... The first-ever Green Dollhouse Competition produced pint-sized winners, but it packed an extra-large ambition: to educate the public about green building. A group of organizations led by Sustainable San Mateo (Calif.) County ran the program,...

Deep green.(home front: news from the leading edge of residential design)
June 1, 2005... Writers Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn have put together the most accessible, up-to-date residential green building guide on the market. Green Building Products, The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials offers green product options...

On the boards/Blue Moon rising.(home front: news from the leading edge of residential design)
June 1, 2005... There's an interesting infill phenomenon going on at the edge of downtown Tucson, Ariz., and an interesting new firm is behind it. The firm is Dreamspace, a collaboration of Page Repp, president of Repp Design + Construction in Tucson; Luis...

Calendar.(home front: news from the leading edge of residential design)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... recycled tire design competition entry deadline: june 24 submission deadline: july 5 Entrants are invited to turn California's old tires into building products, to be judged at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Prototypes and...

Kitchen: hover craft.(k + b studio)
June 1, 2005... Three young architects with a passion for craftsmanship launched their new design/ build firm and this 6,000-square-foot interiors project nearly simultaneously. "Most of these modern designs require learning as you go when building them,...

Bath: Asia calling.(k + b studio)
June 1, 2005... Out the kitchen doors and across the courtyard, a quiet master suite is the antithesis of the kitchen's constant buzz. The client travels extensively on business and asked that the master bath replicate the peaceful escape of high-end...

Safe and sound creating secure and vibrant communities from the outside in.(perspective)
June 1, 2005... Crime, fear of crime, and antisocial behavior can have a sign leant effect on quality of life. All three are key driving forces that determine where people wish their live, work, and send their children to school. They can have a major impact...

Peripheral vision: architects look beyond the artificial boundaries of disciplinary divides.(practice)
June 1, 2005... Successful residential architecture often involves meticulous, almost obsessive attention to every aspect of a house. The ideal commission comes with a substantial budget that allows architects to package the total concept, from a house's...

The best of both worlds.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... the perfect blend of technology and tradition Most of my clients have two houses in mind when we first discuss a project. They have strong emotional associations with the notion of home, whether it's a fieldstone fireplace, classic...

Right to the end: from start to finish, Marmol and Radziner refine the art and craft of design/build.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... In Los Angeles, would-be Hollywood stars go to sleep dreaming of their names up in lights. Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner had the same vision, only it was their philosophy they wanted posted for everyone to see. So, early in their careers, the...

For precision, passion, and profit, three residential firms are building it themselves.
June 1, 2005... better parts the construction zone phoenix, ariz. Andy Byrnes put himself through architecture school by building houses, and he enjoyed every minute of it. When he moved to Phoenix after graduation, his priorities were to get his...

Keeping it real: deck out your projects with hard-wearing, good-looking lumber.(doctor spec)
June 1, 2005... as a decking material, composite excels. Made from virgin or recycled plastic and wood waste, composite is durable, weather-resistant, and virtually maintenance-free. But while those attributes may satisfy your clients' practical side, the...

The buzz: electronic essentials for the well-equipped house.(digital home)
June 1, 2005... the cost of upscale electronics continues to slide toward the mainstream market, as evidenced by the wave of fiat-panel displays and multi-room audio solutions unveiled at the 2005 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. But it's not just...

Lyte commercial.(place architects)
June 1, 2005... Place Architects often re-purposes industrial products for residential applications. Stonco's Roughlyte is one example. "[It's] a fun departure from typical residential fixtures," Johnston says. "It's even watertight, for exterior...

Super Rohl.(place architects)
June 1, 2005... As far as Johnston is concerned, Shaw's Original apron-front sink by Rohl can be used in any architectural situation. "It looks fantastic in both renovations and modern spaces," says the architect, who used it in this firm project. Measuring 30...

Easy does it.(place architects)
June 1, 2005... When the budget is tight, Johnston reaches for Amana's Easy Reach refrigerators. "The stainless steel 26-inch-deep refrigerators are an alternative to Sub-Zero that work as well, if not better, for a fraction of the cost," the architect says....

Screen shot.(new material: piping-hot products for your next project)
June 1, 2005... Residential garage doors are generally run-of-the-mill steel products or custom traditional styles made of wood. With its new aluminum and glass contemporary unit, Cincinnati, Ohio-based Clopay Building Products adds some flair to the mix....

Points of light.(new material: piping-hot products for your next project)
June 1, 2005... Monroe Township, N.J.-based Villeroy & Boch has combined ceramic tile and light technology to dramatic effect. Suitable for both floors and walls, Light Tiles are embedded with LED components. A wear-resistant stainless steel frame holds the...

Hats off.(new material: piping-hot products for your next project)
June 1, 2005... This isn't your grandmother's toilet--in fact, it's barely recognizable as one. Kohler, Wis.-based Kohler has reduced the traditional toilet to its bare essentials, a hatbox-shaped minimalist unit. The tankless product has a soft-touch side...

Stair masters: budget-friendly prefab and modular stair systems step lively.(off the shelf)
June 1, 2005... double up Individual modular stair units come together as a double helix in Linder Enterprises' new engineering process for circular stairs. The swirling units can be completed with wrought iron, steel, wood, or glass railings. Spec the...

Presidential architect.(end quote)
June 1, 2005... mount vernon, mount vernon, va., renovated 1757-59 and 1774-87 george washington George Washington was a man of many identities--surveyor, military leader, Founding Father, and farmer. But he also harbored a keen interest in design and...