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Architectural Systems Inc.

Wood and veneered products are warranted for performance within a range of environmental conditions as specified by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), and in accordance with approved industry standards for installation LEED: Can contribute to LEED EQ Prereq 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance, EQ Credit 4.4: Low-emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products and ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design http://www.archsystems.com/sculptured_collection.aspx

"Active architecture" international competition

On the occasion of the celebrations organised by "Il Resto del Carlino" (which also publishes La Nazione and Il Giorno newspapers) to mark the newspaper's 125th anniversary, Fiandre , Iris Ceramica and/or FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti are holding two international architecture and interior design awards . The awards are intended to encourage and promote ecologically sustainable design , a new way of conceiving of environmentally friendly design using Fiandre, Iris Ceramica and FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti materials, selected from among its environmentally friendly line Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic™. The award, which will start on March 1 and end on August 31 2010, is intended for professionals presenting projects, both residential and commercial, which include in the specifications use Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic™ materials for floor and/or wall coverings. http://www.floornature.com/overview-architecture-news/news-active-international-competition-5212/
This project is one that is hard to name so I am calling it the “Mini Egg House”. The project scope was to create a mobile office unit for Xfactoragencies. The architectural design firm behind the project was dmvA of Belgium. I cannot be certain how an egg was chosen as the inspiration, but I am sure there is a great story behind that.

Amazing Mini Egg House by dmvA

http://www.furniturefashion.com/2010/01/05/amazing_mini_egg_house_by_dmva.html
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