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Designing correctional facilities is a complex business, according to author Elizabeth Cozart. Aiding in the understanding of their complex design considerations was a discussion of factors such as security, budget, time frame, and appearance. Included were examples of correctional facilities from Henderson, Rowan, and Durham counties.
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35441
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To construct a case about architects trying to help keep construction costs down was a discussion of general contributing factors. Emphasized was the ample supply of work and short supply of labor, which yielded this wage and cost increase. Included was a factor related to NC: the best contractors avoiding work in North Carolina because of its outdated contracting related laws.
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This legislative report focused on a fiscal fallout, where the construction of new buildings is concerned, taking place with NC universities. Or at least the fallout is being felt by campus constituents paying for buildings that take into account fashion more than function. As the author suggested, paying more for less leads to less in a lot of ways for students covering the exorbitant construction prices of new campus buildings.
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35443
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Architect Kevin Kelley and developer Tony Pressley offered a historical area of Charlotte a gift whose value can’t be measured in credit card terminal swipes. Their labor of love, South End, was completed on a tight budget and in a smaller than expected square footage amount. Its popularity proved that less can be more.
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When it came to covering construction costs, this Charlotte based firm proved that satisfying customers, rather than sating professional ego, was foremost on their minds. As for satisfaction not alluded to in the title, that extends to the employees, particularly those of the Gen X set. Because of this, Little and Associates amply proved their bottom line was professional and personal fulfillment, not company profit.
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This article’s topic inspiration: Architect and Architecture Appreciation Week. Ways the profession and products were honored featured a kudos to an energy efficiency project implemented in Johnston County schools. Included as kudos was a Jefferson Memorial Designer award recipient receiving twice told recognition for his impact, John Russell Pope.
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Offered in detail for this issue’s report was a school bond slated for voter approval. How the impact could be felt: more classroom space not in trailers; newer buildings; more facilities complying with state building codes. Speaking of better building standards, that took a residential tone as local building professionals met for a seminar. Their goals: learn ways to improve their construction quality, so they could offer home buyers higher customer satisfaction.
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Frank Harmon offered practical questions to ask when selecting an architect. Questions covered topics such as: a client’s working relationship with the architect; the architect’s professional reputation; costs at every phase of the process. Included were profiles of a single family home, urban residence, residence, artist’s studio and apartment, and private residence. Each profile contained information such as site/location, architect, general contractor, construction year, picture and floor plan, and photographer.
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NC's 1995 General Assembly faced elections yields that were a conglomerate of national and local interests. The national and local legislative wish list focused on reforms to taxation, welfare, governmental operations, and bureaucratic operations. NC’s voters sought improvements in their design and construction industries. The item on their wish list: single prime contracts, boasted to be more time and cost efficient than multi-prime contracts.
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35478
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The alternative form of architectural work showcased was corporate architecture. General reasons cited were stability and national trends in layoffs. A more specific reason was associated with a plum employment opportunity offered at East Carolina University. Examples of other alternative forms, cited on a recent AIA survey, were design firms not headed by a licensed architect and work in engineering.
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The seventy four applicants for this award, established in 1955, were evaluated based on a host of factors. Examples were type of dwelling, function, and clientele. Included in the profiles for the six award winners were information such as owner and location; contracting, structural designing, engineering, and landscaping companies; and photographs.
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This workshop promoted daylighting—the use of natural light—as a viable alternative to artificial light, which had been the standard for many businesses since the 1960s. Factors used in the presentation were positively impacting the visual environment, instilling a sense of comfort, increasing work productivity, and encouraging the creation of different building forms.
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Energy efficiency was discussed in tandem with factors important to patients. Just as critical as the treatments and equipment were two factors. They were the length of hospital stay (outpatient care was in greater demand) and sense of hospitality exuded by the physical environment and medical staff. Six examples of facilities, either in the Piedmont or Coastal regions, were featured: two hospitals; a children’s hospital; a cancer center; medical center; and research center.
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Motivated by the Tower’s national and local historical relevance, as well as its current need for a larger, more modernized space, AIA renovated its facility. As open to this profile was a brief history of the century old Tower. What followed was a before-after style presentation of the renovation project. This presentation showcased the extensive interior improvements of the Entry/Reception, Executive Director’s Office, Board Room, Office, and Library.
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