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The Organic Architecture of Mickey Muennig

Natural Building

Muenning was a pioneer of California’s organic architecture movement; from the early 1970s, Muennig amassed a portfolio of striking houses with unconventional forms that frame scenic views and blend in with the landscape using mostly timber, stone, and glass. In one corner of the structure, a hallway leads to a bedroom and bath.

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Architect Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues

ENR Construction

Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm SHoP, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR's sister publication.

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Architect SHoP Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues

ENR Construction

Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR sister publication.

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Construction Certifications: What's Important & What's Not

Construction Business Owner

As a small business, credibility is everything, and certification can help give architecture, engineering and construction organizations valuable credibility. Tue, 09/22/2020 - 16:20. Tony Thompson . Founder & CEO. Kwame Building Group.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture school is closing

BD+C

The School of Architecture at Taliesin will close after 88 years after an agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation was unable to be reached. Established in 1932 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the school was integral to fostering Wright’s vision of “organic architecture.”

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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture

CivilJungle

What Is Architecture? The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Architecture is an art. Besides designing and constructing architecture deals with aesthetics. Architecture is just not only art. Why Need Design Principles in Architecture?

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Revamp Your Kitchen: 5 Ingenious Tips for a Well-Organized Galley

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A well-organized kitchen is the heart of a home, a space where culinary creativity can thrive and the joy of hosting is amplified. Unfortunately, such a kitchen appears too difficult to have for most folks. Every day, they face the reality that this part of their house overflows with all types of kitchenware that don’t […]