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Construction World Awards India’s Top Builders, Architects
By FFW on September 5, 2008

The 3rd Construction World Architect & Builders Awards were distributed by the Governor of Maharashtra to recognize exceptional work done by Architects and Builders in various aspects of infrastructure and real estate industry....

Popo Danes: Architect with a green conscience
By FFW on September 3, 2008

The Jakarta Post , Wasti Atmodjo - Popo Danes is a multi-faceted, modern individual. For the island's contemporary arts circles, he is known as a generous patron, who, through his Danes Art Veranda, has continuously provided ample space and strong ...

Shanghai presents the world’s tallest building
By FFW on September 2, 2008

World Architecture News.com - Standing at 494m tall from sidewalk level to the tip, the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) in China falls short of the World’s Tallest Building title by 142 m at the current measurements for ...

BDOnline: Should architects ever offer to work for free?
By FFW on August 20, 2008

Yes, it’s a long term investment, says Ben Addy of Moxon, but Ian Simpson believes it makes no business sense... more from BDOnline.co.uk

Singapore’s Archifest 08- Coming in October 2008.
By FFW on August 16, 2008

A month-long festival celebrating architecture and the built environment is due to return for a second year after the successful event held for the first time last year. This October, Look forward ...

American Society of Landscape Architects: Competition Winners for 5.12 Sichuan Earthquake Memorial Landscape Announced
By FFW on August 14, 2008

ASLA, USA: Of the eight winning entries for the International Conceptual Design Competition for the 5•12 Sichuan Earthquake Memorial Landscape, two were American, including the first-prize winner and one of the second-prize winners. They were selected from 120 ...

Local NTU Undergraduates Invents Energy Efficient Solutions for Everyday Living
By FFW on August 14, 2008

Schneider Electric Rewards Ideas with the Most Significant and Sustainable Energy and Cost Savings at the First Energy Efficiency Competition SINGAPORE, 14 August 2008 - Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management, launched a competition ...

Schneider Electric Addresses Rising Energy Costs with First-Ever Energy Efficiency Symposium in Singapore,14 Aug (Thur), 9 AM, Republic Polytechnic
By FFW on August 14, 2008

First Ever Energy Efficiency Symposium To Be Hosted At Republic Polytechnic, From August 14 - 15, 2008 Schneider Electric "Inspiration 2008" Symposium to Focus on Solutions and Applications for Energy Efficiency and Brings Together a ...

RIBA Flood proof house design Competition
By FFW on August 13, 2008

Invitation Norwich Union is inviting submissions for an international open design competition for the design of a flood proof house for the future. The competition is organised with the support of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) ...

Barbed-wire, or Bird’s nest?
By FFW on August 13, 2008

Not one to be enamoured with the media's glorious exultation of the Beijing Games' acrobatic performance on the world stage, The Providence Journal's David Brussat reveals the darker underbelly of the Beijing Olympic Games. More here